Bike Lift which one?

soph9 · Oct 24th, 2009, 10:47 AM

disagree....we have lifted both our bikes over and over, great for cleaning those hard to see areas...and I even have sat on the bike after being lifted...you need to place it as the company recommends under the frame...stable and sturdy...seriously the J&S lift when used correctly is so easy and convenient...no straps and I will swear by that! Makes for real easy oil changes too! The placement for a dyna is a little different than the softail but very straight forward instructions.

Hoople · Oct 24th, 2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by soph9

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NO ADAPTERS NEEDED FOR ANY HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIG TWIN (includes Dyna models)
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It is a Sweet Jack, that is no lie. But not needing any adapters is not a function of the Jack. It is a function of the Bike.
I don't know about other scoots, but on my 2009 Dyna Low FXDL you do need adapters unless you want to place extreme pressure on vital parts.
Plus the Jiffy stand is really in the way. But that is not the fault of the Jack. The Jack is Great.

Hoop!

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 24th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Believe it when Smitty says just because you can does not mean you should...even $10,000 in the ground lifts have safety provisions to prevent an "accident"...an unplanned event, not to be confused with the definition of a "preventable accident"!!!

hapbob · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:17 PM

I have a Harbor Freight Table lift that I used for BMW...It is rated at 1000 pds..anyone use the table lift for thier FLH ?I am a little nervous to try the Harley on it? But I don't have a jack lift yet and wonder if I will need one?

soph9 · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:40 PM

a lift not being a table is just more portable and convenient to use....IMHO...

caseydeuce · Nov 1st, 2009, 11:51 AM

I was in tractor trailer supply the other day and saw i bike lift there for $99. Bought it and it works great.

smitty901 · Nov 14th, 2009, 07:18 AM

farm and fleet had a sale on one 69 dollars it looked about the same as 90% of the ones you see. If I did not already have two i would have picked one up just for the heck of it.
Function, needs and funds decided

DDogg · Nov 14th, 2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lancer

I have the Sears yellow jack, works good, last a long time. I can move my Ultra all over the garage. Has a 1500 lbs capacity.

This is the same one I bought at Harbor Freight. The only thing is, I need riser blocks for my Fat Bob. I bought the blocks but haven't had it up yet.
Scared I guess. Those blocks look really cheap. Has anyone else lifted a Fat Bob with these blocks?

Drumrguy · Nov 14th, 2009, 09:46 AM

I use 2 air lifts, only bad thing is I wish they had the cutout to drop the rear wheel down, I just have to jack the back of the bike up a little, but it is nice to be able to bring the bike to eye level and clean. My lifts are Handy Lifts.

SixPak · Nov 15th, 2009, 09:57 PM

I just built a really simple lift that was posted on here . It cost me $40 Canadian for materials. The plans are at http://www.sportster.com. It works great. Only lifts bike an inch off the floor but thats all I really need.

Oct 24th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#41
soph9 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Fat Boy = SOLD! Join Date: Jul 30th, 2009 Posts: 29	Re: Bike Lift which one? disagree....we have lifted both our bikes over and over, great for cleaning those hard to see areas...and I even have sat on the bike after being lifted...you need to place it as the company recommends under the frame...stable and sturdy...seriously the J&S lift when used correctly is so easy and convenient...no straps and I will swear by that! Makes for real easy oil changes too! The placement for a dyna is a little different than the softail but very straight forward instructions.

Oct 24th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#43
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,707 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? Believe it when Smitty says just because you can does not mean you should...even $10,000 in the ground lifts have safety provisions to prevent an "accident"...an unplanned event, not to be confused with the definition of a "preventable accident"!!! __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Oct 29th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#44
hapbob Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Sep 26th, 2009 Location: Thumb O Michigan Posts: 29 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I have a Harbor Freight Table lift that I used for BMW...It is rated at 1000 pds..anyone use the table lift for thier FLH ?I am a little nervous to try the Harley on it? But I don't have a jack lift yet and wonder if I will need one?

Oct 29th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#45
soph9 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Fat Boy = SOLD! Join Date: Jul 30th, 2009 Posts: 29	Re: Bike Lift which one? a lift not being a table is just more portable and convenient to use....IMHO...

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:51 AM	#46
caseydeuce Start The Engine Ride: 2001 fxstd Join Date: Apr 25th, 2009 Location: Salisbury MD Posts: 23 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I was in tractor trailer supply the other day and saw i bike lift there for $99. Bought it and it works great.

Nov 14th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#47
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,015 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? farm and fleet had a sale on one 69 dollars it looked about the same as 90% of the ones you see. If I did not already have two i would have picked one up just for the heck of it. Function, needs and funds decided __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 14th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#49
Drumrguy Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 17th, 2009 Location: Oakdale, Pa. Posts: 258 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I use 2 air lifts, only bad thing is I wish they had the cutout to drop the rear wheel down, I just have to jack the back of the bike up a little, but it is nice to be able to bring the bike to eye level and clean. My lifts are Handy Lifts.

Nov 15th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#50
SixPak Start The Engine Ride: FXST Join Date: Sep 26th, 2009 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Canada Posts: 15 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I just built a really simple lift that was posted on here . It cost me $40 Canadian for materials. The plans are at http://www.sportster.com. It works great. Only lifts bike an inch off the floor but thats all I really need.

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