Bought the J&S a few weeks ago as the little folding stand I used on the Dyna wouldn't work with bags installed nor bag guards - can't believe I waited to buy one of these things, its strong, easy to use well made (in the USA) and makes working on or cleaning the bike soooooo much easier. buy one - the first time you work on your bike you'll forget all about the cost. Still makes me nervous letting it down though.

 

QUOTE=TracerBullet;12891181]Spend the money on a J&S jack and all the above is a moot point. Don't have to worry about any of it.[/QUOTE]



It doesn't get any easier than that!

 

Try the Pitbull motorcycle lift works great and on sale for the summer at $399.99 or the J&S either one you can't go wrong.

 

J&S here as well. I would be comfortable with it or the pitbull. Watch craigslist as I have seen a couple of pitbulls on it for decent prices. Never seen a J&S for sale on Craigslist and I think there is a reason why, people just don't get rid of them.

 

I bought the less expensive jack from Harbor Freight last Septmber. When I first got it the box was wet with hydraulic fluid. I filled the bottle back up with hydraulic fluid then put the plug back in the cylinder. Jacked my FB up to the first position that permitted engagement of the safety lock, then stored it for our 6 months of winter. Over the course of the winter the hydraulic fluid leaked out again but the FB remained 6" high because of the safety lock. BUT I couldn't (re)lift the bike to release the safety lock because the reservoir was low in fluid. Ended up taking a turkey baster (of all things) along with a length of clear hose to fill the reservoir back up, then had to bleed the cylinder (all with my scoot still suspended) until there was sufficient pressure to lift the jack past the point where I could release the safety lock. Needless to say, this Spring I scrapped the jack from Harbor Freight and bought the yellow aluminum 1500# model from Sears for $150.00 on sale. Wonderful jack, should have bought the sears aluminum model the first time. Highly recommend.

 

j&s or pitbull.j&s has a smaller footprint (good for smaller garage) pitbull goes a little higher. imo the j&s is a bit more solid feeling.

 

Wouldn't buy the PB - watch this and you'll know which is best.


That said while looking for the comparision I found this - looks pretty good for something quick.

 

I bought one off craigslist. It had little use and was a decent price.

 

Should answer all your questions.

 

J&S Jack