Bike Lift which one?

neocontra · Jul 16th, 2009, 02:11 PM

J&S Jack.

Just used it yesterday and the day before and it was great!

gasbag · Jul 16th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Another vote for the J&S jack. Got mine not too long ago. Very good jack.

Elwood · Jul 18th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Pit Bull jack. Best out there IMO, yes it cost a bunch but so did the bike I'm lifting with it.

bignew · Oct 18th, 2009, 08:47 PM

With the Torin Jack is it easy to move the bike around on. I thought about buying one, I have a tight storage spot in my garage and I can't seem to maneuver the bike into.

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 18th, 2009, 09:04 PM

The short answer, which ever one fits your application and pocketbook...lowerst height Lorin, lowest price probably Harbor Freight or similar...up to the most expensive...the HD mechanical at just over $350, simple, effective but very expensive...

Best one for you, again the one that fits plain and simple...

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fwcole · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:52 AM

Sears jack, works great

jneubig · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:40 PM

I also have the yellow Sears and have been very pleased with the performance.

Hoople · Oct 20th, 2009, 02:04 PM

I originally purchased the Yellow Harbor Freight to use on a Stock Dyna Low and it worked Very well. I then lowered the Rear Only 1" and now the jack no longer slides under the bike. So I went out and purchased the Lorin (low 2.5") to the tune of almost $200 (w/shipping) and am VERY disappointed in the Quality. Yes, it is very low and Easily goes under the bike even while using the HD orange snap on frame blocks, but what a cheaply made Jack. The Harbor Freight beats the Lorin "Quality Wise" Hands Down.

I went to the local HD dealer to look at the $400 HD leadscrew (non-hydraulic) jack but they did not have one on display. You have to use the lifting blocks or else your crushing vital parts with the jacks. I don't think the HD leadscrew jack will fit under a 1" lowered FXDL while using the lifting blocks. All would have been OK if I did not lower the bike by 1".
It's ALWAYS a problem once you modify something.

It's back to the drawing board for me & a Big Heads Up to All on the Quality of the Lorin.. So don't be surprised when you open the box and use it.

Hoop!

soph9 · Oct 24th, 2009, 10:37 AM

J&S lift and I might just be selling mine....

The "Big Wheel" lift comes with:

*
FOUR LARGE 3" ALBION ALL ROLLER BEARING PHENOLIC WHEELS
*
1 3/4" WIDE RUBBER COATED LIFT TABLES
*
Dimensions are 37" long x 24" wide
*
6 TON BOTTLE JACK
*
2000# CAPACITY
*
TWO STOP BOLTS to keep your bike from rolling away on a pitched surface.
*
5 POSTION SAFETY STOPS
*
POWDER COAT PAINT
*
GRADE 5 HARDWARE
*
UNHEARD OF STABILITY (you have seen our demonstrations at shows throughout the country)
*
LOW PROFILE (4" fits under bikes with 1" lowering kits)
* FULL LIFT HEIGHT is 18"
*
NO ADAPTERS NEEDED FOR ANY HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIG TWIN (includes Dyna models)
*
EACH LIFT INDIVIDUALLY HAND MADE
*
ALL UNITS FACTORY TESTED
*
ALL MIG WELDED CONSTRUCTION

will fit under your lowered bike! GREAT lift, no straps needed and it really does what the company claims!

smitty901 · Oct 24th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Anyone that puts a bike on a lift with out straps is asking for a very bad day it only takes once. We have seen it here.

Jul 16th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#31
neocontra New Family Ride: Night Train 2008 Join Date: Jul 14th, 2009 Posts: 9	Re: Bike Lift which one? J&S Jack. Just used it yesterday and the day before and it was great!

Jul 16th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#32
gasbag Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Heritage Join Date: Dec 2nd, 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 232	Re: Bike Lift which one? Another vote for the J&S jack. Got mine not too long ago. Very good jack. __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder

Jul 18th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#33
Elwood Start The Engine Ride: 2007 Ultra Classic Join Date: Apr 24th, 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Bike Lift which one? Pit Bull jack. Best out there IMO, yes it cost a bunch but so did the bike I'm lifting with it.

Oct 18th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#34
bignew Start The Engine Ride: 2002 Road King Classic Join Date: Jul 23rd, 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Bike Lift which one? With the Torin Jack is it easy to move the bike around on. I thought about buying one, I have a tight storage spot in my garage and I can't seem to maneuver the bike into.

Oct 18th, 2009, 09:04 PM	#35
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,794 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? The short answer, which ever one fits your application and pocketbook...lowerst height Lorin, lowest price probably Harbor Freight or similar...up to the most expensive...the HD mechanical at just over $350, simple, effective but very expensive... Best one for you, again the one that fits plain and simple... Bike Lifts - Archive - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Oct 19th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#36
fwcole Contributor$ Ride: 03 dyna Join Date: Sep 24th, 2009 Posts: 153 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? Sears jack, works great

Oct 20th, 2009, 01:40 PM	#37
jneubig New Family Ride: 04 FLSTFI Join Date: Oct 20th, 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Bike Lift which one? I also have the yellow Sears and have been very pleased with the performance.

Oct 20th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#38
Hoople Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Dyna Low Join Date: Aug 16th, 2009 Posts: 1,046	Re: Bike Lift which one? I originally purchased the Yellow Harbor Freight to use on a Stock Dyna Low and it worked Very well. I then lowered the Rear Only 1" and now the jack no longer slides under the bike. So I went out and purchased the Lorin (low 2.5") to the tune of almost $200 (w/shipping) and am VERY disappointed in the Quality. Yes, it is very low and Easily goes under the bike even while using the HD orange snap on frame blocks, but what a cheaply made Jack. The Harbor Freight beats the Lorin "Quality Wise" Hands Down. I went to the local HD dealer to look at the $400 HD leadscrew (non-hydraulic) jack but they did not have one on display. You have to use the lifting blocks or else your crushing vital parts with the jacks. I don't think the HD leadscrew jack will fit under a 1" lowered FXDL while using the lifting blocks. All would have been OK if I did not lower the bike by 1". It's ALWAYS a problem once you modify something. It's back to the drawing board for me & a Big Heads Up to All on the Quality of the Lorin.. So don't be surprised when you open the box and use it. Hoop!

Oct 24th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#39
soph9 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Fat Boy = SOLD! Join Date: Jul 30th, 2009 Posts: 31	Re: Bike Lift which one? J&S lift and I might just be selling mine.... The "Big Wheel" lift comes with: * FOUR LARGE 3" ALBION ALL ROLLER BEARING PHENOLIC WHEELS * 1 3/4" WIDE RUBBER COATED LIFT TABLES * Dimensions are 37" long x 24" wide * 6 TON BOTTLE JACK * 2000# CAPACITY * TWO STOP BOLTS to keep your bike from rolling away on a pitched surface. * 5 POSTION SAFETY STOPS * POWDER COAT PAINT * GRADE 5 HARDWARE * UNHEARD OF STABILITY (you have seen our demonstrations at shows throughout the country) * LOW PROFILE (4" fits under bikes with 1" lowering kits) * FULL LIFT HEIGHT is 18" * NO ADAPTERS NEEDED FOR ANY HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIG TWIN (includes Dyna models) * EACH LIFT INDIVIDUALLY HAND MADE * ALL UNITS FACTORY TESTED * ALL MIG WELDED CONSTRUCTION will fit under your lowered bike! GREAT lift, no straps needed and it really does what the company claims!

Oct 24th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#40
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,920 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? Anyone that puts a bike on a lift with out straps is asking for a very bad day it only takes once. We have seen it here. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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