J&S jack useage question
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Road Master
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From: Rocky Hill, CT.
J&S jack useage question
I have a 2010 Ultra Limited.
Should I be able to use this jack without any straps or additional fasteners, on a flat garage floor to remove my back wheel for a tire change without throwing off the balance when I remove the wheel?
Just wondering if anyone else has done it.
Thanks.
Should I be able to use this jack without any straps or additional fasteners, on a flat garage floor to remove my back wheel for a tire change without throwing off the balance when I remove the wheel?
Just wondering if anyone else has done it.
Thanks.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
always use straps.
go up only as high as required
have someone help steady the bike--- I might even go as far as a crate under the front wheel to help prevent nose dive when the wheel is removed--- the balance point is suddenly changed--- enough tip and the bike can tip the lift.
once the wheel is off, lower the lift until the front wheel contacts
Mike
go up only as high as required
have someone help steady the bike--- I might even go as far as a crate under the front wheel to help prevent nose dive when the wheel is removed--- the balance point is suddenly changed--- enough tip and the bike can tip the lift.
once the wheel is off, lower the lift until the front wheel contacts
Mike
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Road Master
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From: Rocky Hill, CT.
always use straps.
go up only as high as required
have someone help steady the bike--- I might even go as far as a crate under the front wheel to help prevent nose dive when the wheel is removed--- the balance point is suddenly changed--- enough tip and the bike can tip the lift.
once the wheel is off, lower the lift until the front wheel contacts
Mike
go up only as high as required
have someone help steady the bike--- I might even go as far as a crate under the front wheel to help prevent nose dive when the wheel is removed--- the balance point is suddenly changed--- enough tip and the bike can tip the lift.
once the wheel is off, lower the lift until the front wheel contacts
Mike
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
hmm,
I have the $69 sams club jack, which has a series of about 7 detents, locking from about 3" to full extension which is 18 or so"
your jack only has only 1 locking position?
mike
I have the $69 sams club jack, which has a series of about 7 detents, locking from about 3" to full extension which is 18 or so"
your jack only has only 1 locking position?
mike
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From: Vancouver Island B.C.
The J&S will do it no problem. No need to tie it down. I use a floor jack under the wheel to lower and raise it into position. Just lock it so it can't roll if your floors not flat. mk, it has 4 0r 5 holes for the locks.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
reason to tie down is the unexpected- the dog runs into the garage, the kids, earthquake etc.
I had to go help a pal pick up his road king a couple of years ago, he stumbled and bumped into his bike and" down went Frasier"
mike
I had to go help a pal pick up his road king a couple of years ago, he stumbled and bumped into his bike and" down went Frasier"
mike
There's plenty of support with the J&S and Pitbull jacks, no need to use a tiedown for most everything you'll do, including removing wheels for tire changes. Big difference between the J&S and the 75 dollar budget jacks.
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Not sure about what happens when you remove a wheel but I doubt if the bike would be unbalanced. Go to the J&S website and watch the video. The jack does have multiple locking positions. Very stable jack, I never strap mine.
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I have a J&S jack and never have used straps for 4 yrs. I have changed numerous tires front & rear. If my memory is correct??? When the jack is raised to highest position and lowered slightly to the locking position, it is at it's most stable point. Would using straps be a bad thing? Of course not, do what makes you feel comfortable. Finally, after my buddy watched the video he had to climb on (his dad's bike) while on my lift without straps. His dad was freakin' out, but it worked flawlessly.
