bike lift for new wide glides
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But, that said, if I didn't already own a 4-year old descent jack that worked "well enough" for the types of service I do on my own on a variety of different bikes, I would have definitely picked up a J&S for the Wide Glide vs. some of the other more cost-saving solutions. Good tools are, well... good tools. They last a lifetime.
If I can figure out how to break my Harbor Freight jack or pawn it off on someone else for 1/2 of what I paid, perhaps a J&S will be in my future.
#14
I had this problem until I bought this one off eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000LB-MOTOR...#ht_5384wt_828
Mine is red though and I have no problem sliding it under my scoot.
I sold my red sears jack for 60 bucks too! Haha
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000LB-MOTOR...#ht_5384wt_828
Mine is red though and I have no problem sliding it under my scoot.
I sold my red sears jack for 60 bucks too! Haha
#16
I'm not sure I follow the math on potential savings associated with having a lift.... perhaps it's just a contrast in out of pocket expense and having something (a really nice jack) to show for it, vs. a service ticket stamped paid.
But, that said, if I didn't already own a 4-year old descent jack that worked "well enough" for the types of service I do on my own on a variety of different bikes, I would have definitely picked up a J&S for the Wide Glide vs. some of the other more cost-saving solutions. Good tools are, well... good tools. They last a lifetime.
If I can figure out how to break my Harbor Freight jack or pawn it off on someone else for 1/2 of what I paid, perhaps a J&S will be in my future.
But, that said, if I didn't already own a 4-year old descent jack that worked "well enough" for the types of service I do on my own on a variety of different bikes, I would have definitely picked up a J&S for the Wide Glide vs. some of the other more cost-saving solutions. Good tools are, well... good tools. They last a lifetime.
If I can figure out how to break my Harbor Freight jack or pawn it off on someone else for 1/2 of what I paid, perhaps a J&S will be in my future.
I spend about 45-60 bucks for Amsoil for my oil if i change all three holes. My lift has more than paid for it self by me doing all my maintenance and the cam swap i did.
Bottom line..Its worth it! I dont worry about my bike falling off the lift, dont strap it down and it jacks up and down with ease.
Sorry for hijack
#17
I have the Harbor Freight jack with the supports mounted on the outside to clear the oil pan. I only use the jack to lift the bike because I then lower onto a Pepsx stand. That's as stable as it gets. No need to tie the bike down and I can sit on it if I want to. I store it on the Pepsx during the winter since I have concrete floors in an unheated garage.
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