Jack recommendation
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From: Vermont
Jack recommendation
Finally have had enough of wash wheel, roll forward, wash again, again, etc.
Recommendations for bike lifts?
J&S Jacks sound great, but $400....really?
All plain old steel and hydraulics.
Anyone have any info to share?
Thanks!
Recommendations for bike lifts?
J&S Jacks sound great, but $400....really?
All plain old steel and hydraulics.
Anyone have any info to share?
Thanks!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: SW Burbs
They are really that good and stable.
As to whether that is worth the extra money or not is up to you. It was to me, and I couldn't be happier with mine.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I use a chinese made $69 jack from sams club ( I also buy my gas at sams and costco).
it works...I have had dozens of bikes on it for jobs big and small over the past 15 years or so.
common sense says;
level floor, stable bike, don't take it higher than you need, don't wrench so hard that you knock it over, don't let the dog or kids run into it and
REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU TAKE THE REAR WHEEL OFF THE BALANCE POINT CHANGES!
twice I had to help Pal's lift the bike off the floor, one pulled the wheel and the bike nose dived, another had the kids run into it and spin it off the lift
both cases:
up higher than needed, not secured to their lift
one of these WAS a premium priced lift
save $330
Mike
it works...I have had dozens of bikes on it for jobs big and small over the past 15 years or so.
common sense says;
level floor, stable bike, don't take it higher than you need, don't wrench so hard that you knock it over, don't let the dog or kids run into it and
REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU TAKE THE REAR WHEEL OFF THE BALANCE POINT CHANGES!
twice I had to help Pal's lift the bike off the floor, one pulled the wheel and the bike nose dived, another had the kids run into it and spin it off the lift
both cases:
up higher than needed, not secured to their lift
one of these WAS a premium priced lift
save $330
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 18, 2013 at 05:00 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,955
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From: The Great Northwest
J & S is about the best MC jack on the market....
But.... you want more stability, grease zerks on all moving parts and a higher lift capability.. Then buy the Pitbull.
Both great jacks, great customer service and USA made..
But.... you want more stability, grease zerks on all moving parts and a higher lift capability.. Then buy the Pitbull.
Both great jacks, great customer service and USA made..
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From: Central Wisconsin
Love my J&S jack - bought it earlier in the year. Very smooth to move around and stable on the jack. My garage is full of other 'toys' and the jack helps me move my bike out of the way to park it. As for price - I think they give discounts for forum members and an additional discount for veterans.
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From: CT
I use a chinese made $69 jack from sams club ( I also buy my gas at sams and costco).
it works...I have had dozens of bikes on it for jobs big and small over the past 15 years or so.
common sense says;
level floor, stable bike, don't take it higher than you need, don't wrench so hard that you knock it over, don't let the dog or kids run into it and
REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU TAKE THE REAR WHEEL OFF THE BALANCE POINT CHANGES!
twice I had to help Pal's lift the bike off the floor, one pulled the wheel and the bike nose dived, another had the kids run into it and spin it off the lift
both cases:
up higher than needed, not secured to the lift
save $330
Mike
it works...I have had dozens of bikes on it for jobs big and small over the past 15 years or so.
common sense says;
level floor, stable bike, don't take it higher than you need, don't wrench so hard that you knock it over, don't let the dog or kids run into it and
REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU TAKE THE REAR WHEEL OFF THE BALANCE POINT CHANGES!
twice I had to help Pal's lift the bike off the floor, one pulled the wheel and the bike nose dived, another had the kids run into it and spin it off the lift
both cases:
up higher than needed, not secured to the lift
save $330
Mike
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From: Western South Dakota
I have a J & S, but I got friends that got these that seem to work pretty good.
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-po...ift-99887.html
