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Old 02-28-2009 | 10:08 AM
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Part Number:80-815Weight:61.0 lbs.Pricing:$99.00

http://www.autozone.com/R,2262416/store,206/shopping/accessoryProductDetail.htm

I don't want to get into the habit of taking the bike to the dealer for every service check but
I don't want to spend $500 of the top of the line jack either but at the same time I don't want
to buy the cheapest and have it break after only using it a couple of times. So I'm looking and
found this at Autozone. Anyone know whether this is an adequate jack or not?

If you don't like this one then please reccommend another.

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Old 02-28-2009 | 10:31 AM
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I use one from pepboys like 39 dollars. 3 years old now no problems use it on the bike atv and mowers.
I even used it to lift a transmission once into a gmc piclup.
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 10:35 AM
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Their information about the jack is non-existant. Does it have safety stops? Or is your bike perched up there with nothing holding it except the hydraulic fluid in the canister? If it has safety stops built in where it won't go down even if the pressure is released, then I say it should be fine. If it doesn't, I wouldn't trust it for long periods such as having to leave it on the jack until you can get a tire fixed two days later.
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 10:35 AM
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I have that exact same jack! It has worked fine for me the last year and a half. Good jack considering the price, but no J&S. However, the J&S jack is $400

DannyZ71...It does have safety stops. It also has two pegs or bolts that thread towards the ground to keep the wheels from rolling away from your bike. Expect that after a couple uses, you will have to stand on the jack while lowering it to get it all the way down. It's kind of annoying.
 

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Old 02-28-2009 | 11:11 AM
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If you have a Harbor Freight nearby, they have this one for $80.



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93033

and this one for $85.



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2792
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 11:22 AM
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My almost new Sears Yellow is for sale!
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 11:50 AM
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http://www.jsjacks.com/

Why mess around? 20k bike and you want to lift it with a $50 piece of crap?
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 11:53 AM
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double post
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Xuallus
http://www.jsjacks.com/

Why mess around? 20k bike and you want to lift it with a $50 piece of crap?
my thoughts exactly, went with the J & S , sure its pricey but you know what ? I don't have to worry about the thing collapsing, rolls around just fine and I can fire the bike up when it's on the jack, why people want to **** around with crap equipment when they got so much money tied up in their hobby is beyond me
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 01:30 PM
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http://www.latus-harley-davidson.com/Pro-Lift.htm This one works good for me. The stops are completely different than most jacks. It weights about 90lb so it's heavy if that's problem. Free shipping too.
 


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