Motorcycle lifts
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Motorcycle lifts
I have an 07 flhx. I'm looking for a jack that will fit under my bike that is not too expensive but not junk either. I haven't had good luck with the ones I've had . 2 had leaky bottle jacks. The one I have now I have to block up the front tire to get the jack under my bike. Thanks
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Don't go cheap. I have replaced my bottle jack 3 times. Next time it will be a high quality lift. Like usmc3468 said, you get what ya pay for. My 2 philosophies in life are I am too cheap to buy cheap stuff and you get what you pay for. First time with the lift I slipped. Never again.
I used a cheapo Harbor Freight jack for quite awhile, which was certainly better than nothing. I did a lot of work on that jack, and would again if I had to.
Pitbull and J&S are far and away better, but quite a bit more expensive, too. I don't know if there's a happy middle ground.
I use the air over hydraulic Pitbull. I can work on the motor standing up, which is a huge benefit, in my opinion.
Pitbull and J&S are far and away better, but quite a bit more expensive, too. I don't know if there's a happy middle ground.
I use the air over hydraulic Pitbull. I can work on the motor standing up, which is a huge benefit, in my opinion.
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I've had my Pitbull since 2003. I agree that being able to stand up and work on your bike is worth the price to me.
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I used a cheapo Harbor Freight jack for quite awhile, which was certainly better than nothing. I did a lot of work on that jack, and would again if I had to.
Pitbull and J&S are far and away better, but quite a bit more expensive, too. I don't know if there's a happy middle ground.
I use the air over hydraulic Pitbull. I can work on the motor standing up, which is a huge benefit, in my opinion.
Pitbull and J&S are far and away better, but quite a bit more expensive, too. I don't know if there's a happy middle ground.
I use the air over hydraulic Pitbull. I can work on the motor standing up, which is a huge benefit, in my opinion.
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I love my pitbull
Watch for used pitbull or j&s. As stated they are the most popular. I have a turntable on my pitbull so I can turn the bike for storage and not have the wife giving me a hard time about tripping on the jack.