MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
#22
01-01-2008 | 10:50 PM
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RE: MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
I have a red lift from Canadian Tire (same as Sears Red I beleive) and not a problem at all with it fitting under my 07 FLHX. Took 30 seconds to line it just in front of that cross member and pump it up to the required height. Here's a pic.
#23
01-02-2008 | 02:29 AM
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RE: MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
ORIGINAL: sifularson
Do yourself a favor and buy a jack that works. Look at this video:
http://www.jsjacks.com/bikelift.htm
You can buy a sears jack and strap your bike down OR you can spend the money for a jack that lifts the bike 18" solidly without using straps. I can climb on the bike, move forward and back with no worries. That's how solid this jack is. Believe me, you life may depend on it. Why go cheap???
Do a search and you will hear a lot about the J&S.
Here are some picks:
ORIGINAL: tda69
Ok guys, I need your help here. I'm in the market to buy a new mc lift and I noticed under my bike, an '08 Ultra Classic that there is a cross member underneath the frame that I don't remember seeing on my '03. I am concerned about being able to use a MC lift and not having interference from the cross member. Also as far as lift are concerned, I was thinking about going with the Pit Bull, but I am open to suggestions. If you have an '08 model and are using a lift, please weigh in here.
Ok guys, I need your help here. I'm in the market to buy a new mc lift and I noticed under my bike, an '08 Ultra Classic that there is a cross member underneath the frame that I don't remember seeing on my '03. I am concerned about being able to use a MC lift and not having interference from the cross member. Also as far as lift are concerned, I was thinking about going with the Pit Bull, but I am open to suggestions. If you have an '08 model and are using a lift, please weigh in here.
http://www.jsjacks.com/bikelift.htm
You can buy a sears jack and strap your bike down OR you can spend the money for a jack that lifts the bike 18" solidly without using straps. I can climb on the bike, move forward and back with no worries. That's how solid this jack is. Believe me, you life may depend on it. Why go cheap???
Do a search and you will hear a lot about the J&S.
Here are some picks:
#24
01-02-2008 | 02:59 AM
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RE: MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
ORIGINAL: sifularson
Do yourself a favor and buy a jack that works. Look at this video:
http://www.jsjacks.com/bikelift.htm
You can buy a sears jack and strap your bike down OR you can spend the money for a jack that lifts the bike 18" solidly without using straps. I can climb on the bike, move forward and back with no worries. That's how solid this jack is. Believe me, you life may depend on it. Why go cheap???
Do a search and you will hear a lot about the J&S.
Here are some picks:
ORIGINAL: tda69
Ok guys, I need your help here. I'm in the market to buy a new mc lift and I noticed under my bike, an '08 Ultra Classic that there is a cross member underneath the frame that I don't remember seeing on my '03. I am concerned about being able to use a MC lift and not having interference from the cross member. Also as far as lift are concerned, I was thinking about going with the Pit Bull, but I am open to suggestions. If you have an '08 model and are using a lift, please weigh in here.
Ok guys, I need your help here. I'm in the market to buy a new mc lift and I noticed under my bike, an '08 Ultra Classic that there is a cross member underneath the frame that I don't remember seeing on my '03. I am concerned about being able to use a MC lift and not having interference from the cross member. Also as far as lift are concerned, I was thinking about going with the Pit Bull, but I am open to suggestions. If you have an '08 model and are using a lift, please weigh in here.
http://www.jsjacks.com/bikelift.htm
You can buy a sears jack and strap your bike down OR you can spend the money for a jack that lifts the bike 18" solidly without using straps. I can climb on the bike, move forward and back with no worries. That's how solid this jack is. Believe me, you life may depend on it. Why go cheap???
Do a search and you will hear a lot about the J&S.
Here are some picks:
#26
01-02-2008 | 10:47 AM
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
ORIGINAL: tda69
Thanks for the video link. I appreciate that. The J&S looks to be very solid and precision built.
ORIGINAL: sifularson
Do yourself a favor and buy a jack that works. Look at this video:
http://www.jsjacks.com/bikelift.htm
You can buy a sears jack and strap your bike down OR you can spend the money for a jack that lifts the bike 18" solidly without using straps. I can climb on the bike, move forward and back with no worries. That's how solid this jack is. Believe me, you life may depend on it. Why go cheap???
Do a search and you will hear a lot about the J&S.
Here are some picks:
ORIGINAL: tda69
Ok guys, I need your help here. I'm in the market to buy a new mc lift and I noticed under my bike, an '08 Ultra Classic that there is a cross member underneath the frame that I don't remember seeing on my '03. I am concerned about being able to use a MC lift and not having interference from the cross member. Also as far as lift are concerned, I was thinking about going with the Pit Bull, but I am open to suggestions. If you have an '08 model and are using a lift, please weigh in here.
Ok guys, I need your help here. I'm in the market to buy a new mc lift and I noticed under my bike, an '08 Ultra Classic that there is a cross member underneath the frame that I don't remember seeing on my '03. I am concerned about being able to use a MC lift and not having interference from the cross member. Also as far as lift are concerned, I was thinking about going with the Pit Bull, but I am open to suggestions. If you have an '08 model and are using a lift, please weigh in here.
http://www.jsjacks.com/bikelift.htm
You can buy a sears jack and strap your bike down OR you can spend the money for a jack that lifts the bike 18" solidly without using straps. I can climb on the bike, move forward and back with no worries. That's how solid this jack is. Believe me, you life may depend on it. Why go cheap???
Do a search and you will hear a lot about the J&S.
Here are some picks:
#27
01-02-2008 | 02:43 PM
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#29
01-02-2008 | 11:13 PM
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RE: MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
ORIGINAL: rapz
J&S is a great jack; stable; no straps required; quick setup; can roll around as needed.
J&S is a great jack; stable; no straps required; quick setup; can roll around as needed.
wish they would have sent a different brand of hydraulic the second time since I almost killed myself slipping on the floor after the fluid leaked out.
They said they would keep sending more until I got one that wouldn't leak, which I'm not sure is the proper way to handle this type of issue. They should have replaced the hydraulic unit with a differnet type all together for what I paid for this jack.
Also,
the oil drip pan needs a 2 inch side plate on the left side to keep the oil from spillling over the edge when I pull the drain plug on my SG. I'll have to make some kind of bolt-on side shield. (Why, when you pay good money??)
For the price of this jack, you shouldn't have to deal with these repeated issues.
#30
01-02-2008 | 11:32 PM
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: MOTORCYCLE LIFT w/ 08 TOURING (CROSS MEMBER)
ORIGINAL: Jsans
A major complaint I have about the J&S is the leaking hydraulic fluid. They've been real good about sending me replacements, but I'm on my 3rd one (that I haven't tested yet).
wish they would have sent a different brand of hydraulic the second time since I almost killed myself slipping on the floor after the fluid leaked out.
They said they would keep sending more until I got one that wouldn't leak, which I'm not sure is the proper way to handle this type of issue. They should have replaced the hydraulic unit with a differnet type all together for what I paid for this jack.
Also,
the oil drip pan needs a 2 inch side plate on the left side to keep the oil from spillling over the edge when I pull the drain plug on my SG. I'll have to make some kind of bolt-on side shield. (Why, when you pay good money??)
For the price of this jack, you shouldn't have to deal with these repeated issues.
ORIGINAL: rapz
J&S is a great jack; stable; no straps required; quick setup; can roll around as needed.
J&S is a great jack; stable; no straps required; quick setup; can roll around as needed.
wish they would have sent a different brand of hydraulic the second time since I almost killed myself slipping on the floor after the fluid leaked out.
They said they would keep sending more until I got one that wouldn't leak, which I'm not sure is the proper way to handle this type of issue. They should have replaced the hydraulic unit with a differnet type all together for what I paid for this jack.
Also,
the oil drip pan needs a 2 inch side plate on the left side to keep the oil from spillling over the edge when I pull the drain plug on my SG. I'll have to make some kind of bolt-on side shield. (Why, when you pay good money??)
For the price of this jack, you shouldn't have to deal with these repeated issues.
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