[Tnicean]

I use the same technique as Anubiss. I have a Northern Tool jack. It has rubber guards on the lifting arms and has a wide stance that gives a lot of stability. I don't worry at all unless I am really lifting the bike high, then I might use the straps. After I raise the bike just a bit holding the handlebar and front brake, I slip the jack all the way under my Heritage Classic. Then I go to the jiffy stand side and make sure the jack is not hitting anything I don't want it to hit (so I am not lifting directly under the jiffy stand, for example. Once I make sure the jack is where I want it, I then finish raising it. I have lifted under the shocks several time for a short period of time and I have noticed no damage, but I think I will get the guards to be on the safe side. I can position my jack where it doesn't touch the shocks, but it is not well balanced that way.
Tnicean