Jack recommendation
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: My own little slice of heaven
I'm with you. Not worth saving 300 and going cheap on a $20,000 bike JMHO
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Why did you edit out of Mikes post the line that said "One of these was a premium priced lift"? We get your point, but he was also making a valid point.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Metro Atlanta area
No matter what the J&S cheerleaders say, you can't go wrong with a Harbor Freight motorcycle jack, especially if as you said, all you're using it for is cleaning and minor service. Less than $100 using the plentiful 20% off coupons that HF passes out.
JL
JL
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Pasadena TX
Yeah, that. I have the HF jack, and it works perfectly fine for me. I don't roll mine around while the bike is lifted, and I've never pulled the rear wheel yet, but I use it to clean the wheels every time. It's stable enough to me that I trust it. If someone was going to give me any jack of my choice it would be one of the high end jacks, but since I can't justify the expense I have what I have. Careful with the down pedal though, read the instructions.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 384
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From: Iowa City, Iowa
recently purchased the red craftsman. Just fine for cleaning, fluid changes, clutch adj, etc. I would not trust to lift very high and then do wrenching unless it is tied down. They do provide tie downs. Side to side, no problem. Front to back, be careful.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
there's always going to be worst, better, best. It's all relevant to what you want to pay for a jack. I have no problem plunking down $400 for a J&S however 6 years ago I decided to try the craftsman jack just for grins. It still sits in my garage today and gets used HEAVILY. Don't regret buying it. If you are working on something that requires your bike to be moving while it's up there, simply grab a strap and strap it down. It ain't going anywhere!
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With J & S discount code (hdforum) you get 20% off & for August shipping is cut back to $40.00 that's a $45.00 savings
But buy what you want
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 172
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From: West Point, VA
Craftsman jack here. No worries so far. I use it pretty frequently for washing and servicing.
As others have said, I act like I've got a bit of common sense and behave as if I've got a 900-lb monster up on stilts, tied down or not. 'Cause I do! Potential energy is a ****...no matter what jack you've got. Caution is free of charge.
Reckoned I'd pocket the difference and save it for licky-chewies. However, that video was impressive!
As others have said, I act like I've got a bit of common sense and behave as if I've got a 900-lb monster up on stilts, tied down or not. 'Cause I do! Potential energy is a ****...no matter what jack you've got. Caution is free of charge.
Reckoned I'd pocket the difference and save it for licky-chewies. However, that video was impressive!