No sir, I have actual experience and haven't just drank the kool-aid.........again not knocking either jack. They may well be that much more stable that it would make you wonder why you ever trusted a lesser jack. Don't know, never used one. But that said, there are a whole lot of us using a cheaper jack with out any issues what-so-ever! That is pretty good evidence to cause one to reject all the over the top comments that ridicule anyone using a jack other than the J & S or PitBull. And, having used the good ol' red Sears jack for years now; when I see that comment "I wouldn't trust my $20,000+ bike up on one of those cheap jacks" comments, I read: I'm still trying to justify the money I spent on a simple lifting device!!

 

Thank you for the kind words about J&S Jacks. Currently we have a free accessory sale or $20 off the lift price. Also lifts are in stock and are currently shipping out within 24 hours of the lift being purchased. If there are any questions feel free to contact Jamie at Jamie@jsjacks.com!

 

I picked up the J&S Jack today at the IMS in Cleveland. Very nice product!

 

I don't believe they put rubber feet on the screws, as you call them. Mine did not have any when new, nor did my brothers. Actually, you want those metal screws to bite down on the concrete when you screw them down. Rubber bumpers on them would be kind of counter productive, I would think. As far as replacing the hydraulic bottle jack, I believe they will send you a new one for about $40.00, give or take. I did not know they had a pneumatic bottle jack. Those Chinese bottle jacks seem to have a life of less than 10 years. I can't see the jack itself ever wearing out as they are built like a Baldwin locomotive.

 

When I originally bought my J&S Jack 7 years ago they didn't put the rubber tips on the screws. I used a rubber pad under each screw as I spent way too much money on my epoxy floor to have the screws dig into it. Later, when I asked,they shipped me the rubber tips. The jack doesn't move at all when the screws are tightened against the floor.

I notice that they now provide a pipe to turn the release valve. I do wish I had that to save me from stooping down to lower the bike.

My friend has a Pit Bull and it is also a nice jack but takes much more floor space than the J&S.

 

My only problem with my J&S is that I can't get my 2001 Sportster to sit correctly on the jack with out using two straps and help. I see others lifting their Sportster with no straps or assistance.

Any suggestions?

 

After watching the video of the three models I see the biggest difference is in the width of the carriage.i you look how th JS is built it is wider and therefor more stable than the other two.buy a craftsman red jack widen it and get the same results as a JS jack for a third of the cost of JS.The whole premis to the PB and JS are width for stability.just my observations......

 

J&S Jack is my favorite tool, love the stability. The rubber tips grip my concrete floor and keeps the jack in place. I also have the wheel chock on my trailer, another very solid American made chunk of iron.

 

I also found a used J&S last year. The guy who sold it had 10 more phone calls after mine. I was using a Larin. The difference is amazing. I sold the Larin on CL immediately. I use it everyday to park my bike. It is easy, stable and small. I also lift by old honda 900 with it. I know there are other ones comparable but I looked no further once I saw it demo'd at a rally.

I go to the hardware store and replace the rubber tips for little to nothing. Don't really need them but its not a big deal.

 

Recently had a problem with my J&S jack, where the bottle part of the jack would not raise the bike up to its highest point. I bled the jack, as per most bottle jack instructions. still wouldn't raise up to the highest most point. I called J&S, and they offered to replace the bottle---no questions asked. I would venture to guess that the customer service offered by J&S ALONE, merits the price. I'm very pleased with the jack and their service plus it's American made (except for the bottle)