Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Jack question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:26 PM
Share
  #1  
KEVFLHX11's Avatar
KEVFLHX11
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Default Jack question
I have a sears yellow jack the works ok, and was thinking of upgrading to a j&s jack. Has anyone done it and is it worth the extra to upgrade or just keep what I have? Thanks Kevin
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:42 PM
Share
  #2  
RKLeo's Avatar
RKLeo
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 967
Likes: 104
From: Tampa Bay, Florida
Default
Originally Posted by KEVFLHX11
I have a sears yellow jack the works ok, and was thinking of upgrading to a j&s jack. Has anyone done it and is it worth the extra to upgrade or just keep what I have? Thanks Kevin
100% WORTH IT!!!

My RK is so solid up there, I can run through the gears without any fear. Check out the videos on their website.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:12 PM
Share
  #3  
Flintshooter54's Avatar
Flintshooter54
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 511
Likes: 14
Default
I went from the red Sams Club jack, ok for a 600 lb Honda but the 900 lb Harley NO WAY. It was downright scary and it was only 1" off the ground. Bought the J&S and the difference is HUGE. Solid as a rock. I have even climbed up on the bike while on the jack and I am 250 lb and it was still solid. Highly recommend.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:16 PM
Share
  #4  
Keithhu's Avatar
Keithhu
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,145
Likes: 6,168
From: SE Michigan
Default
Had the yellow jack for all of a day 3 years ago, scared the crap out of me the way my bike would sway and wobble on it.

Got a J&S Jack, thrilled with the quality and the stability
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:40 PM
Share
  #5  
jrdfatboy's Avatar
jrdfatboy
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Default
J&S jack, you won't be sorry. It is awesome.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:47 PM
Share
  #6  
faapilot's Avatar
faapilot
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Findlay, OH
Default
Originally Posted by jrdfatboy
J&S jack, you won't be sorry. It is awesome.
What he said...you won't be sorry. J&S well worth the $$$.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:02 PM
Share
  #7  
RKLeo's Avatar
RKLeo
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 967
Likes: 104
From: Tampa Bay, Florida
Default
You could lift your bike to max height with no straps, start the motor, and bang your ol lady on it without a problem. J+S RULES!
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:16 PM
Share
  #8  
RK Joy's Avatar
RK Joy
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,242
Likes: 3
From: Upstate NY
Default
Originally Posted by TIDE
You could lift your bike to max height with no straps, start the motor, and bang your ol lady on it without a problem. J+S RULES!
Now *THAT* is what I call a testimonial!! Gotta look up the J&S!
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:19 PM
Share
  #9  
Lowcountry Joe's Avatar
Lowcountry Joe
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 69
From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Default
I've had both. J&S is hands down built 1000 times better than the Sears model. You won't believe it til you witness it for yourself.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:27 PM
Share
  #10  
WICK's Avatar
WICK
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 85
Likes: 2
From: Martinez
Default
never heard of this jack, just watched the video
I must have one
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:50 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE