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I read the jack threads all the time on here, and see guys say they are worried that bikes can or will fall from lower price jacks. Just wondering if that has happened to anyone and if so how did it happen. Was it operator error or did the jack or table fail and send the bike crashing down?
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2008 Ultra .. A/N BS Air Cleaner V&H Dresser Duals and Bub 7's Mustang Solo seat QR TP and lots of Chrome
i have a really cheap table lift. 300$ from princess auto. i bought it thinking i will have to "beef" it up a little. got it home and it looked pretty strong to me. rated at 1500lbs. its been two yrs now and no mishaps yet. my sporty is on there now, about 3 ft in the air, i hope!
Most mishaps will be caused by operator error. If a bike falls off a table, one could assume the bike was not secured properly.
While using a jack, always keep an eye on the height. I have seen some bleed down after a while. If the jiffy stand is not lowered..crash dent cry cry!! Operator error by not setting the locking device.
I use my yellow Crsaftsman on a regular basis. I do not leave the bike unattended while on the stand. The support is firm with no straps and would take a significant bump to fall over.....unless NOT PROPERLY CENTERED!!
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2007 Ultra Classic White Gold Pearl Rinehart True Duals,SERT,SE A/C Life is tough, it's even tougher if you are stupid...John Wayne
Not I, pretty much use mine to spin the tires to clean. Although I do have a bud that leaves his bikes up all winter on his craftsman red jacks with no issues.
i use my Red Craftsman jack for cleaning, wrenching, winter storage. I always make sure i have the set stop in place, and usually have th bike strapped down as well. An ounce of prevention...
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2002 FLHPi HQ-0034 cams
Rinehart Tru-Duals w/ SEAC & PCiii
Bagger Brace - TOO MUCH CHROME TO LIST
back in 90 i drove my low rider out the side of the pickup truck. broke my shoulder, was pretty funny then and still is.
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My love is in league with the freeway
Its passion will ride as the cities fly by
And the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night
It has not happened to me but I have seen it happen - Not Pretty. It was in slow motion and caused more damage than you would think. The bike was not strapped down and seemed to be unstable on the lift. A little pressure tightening muffler clamps pushed it over.
Needless to say, after seeing that I make sure my bike is secure.
__________________ Ride Safe. Dennis
2008 HD FLHT Pacific Blue Pearl
PCV-AT, SE AC, Jackpot Dyno tuned exhaust, Hogtunes, Security w/Siren II, Bagger Brace, Lindby bar & skullz
Most mishaps will be caused by operator error. If a bike falls off a table, one could assume the bike was not secured properly.
While using a jack, always keep an eye on the height. I have seen some bleed down after a while. If the jiffy stand is not lowered..crash dent cry cry!! Operator error by not setting the locking device.
I use my yellow Crsaftsman on a regular basis. I do not leave the bike unattended while on the stand. The support is firm with no straps and would take a significant bump to fall over.....unless NOT PROPERLY CENTERED!!
Several years ago I had my wife's Fat Boy on a jack, I did not set the manual locking, I went to lunch, did not get back to the garage for a few days. My wife got a new paint set out of the deal.... cost about $3000, expensive lesson.
Anyone have a bike fall off a jack or table?
