I have a 2010 Ultra Limited.
Should I be able to use this jack without any straps or additional fasteners, on a flat garage floor to remove my back wheel for a tire change without throwing off the balance when I remove the wheel?
Just wondering if anyone else has done it.
Thanks.

 

always use straps.

go up only as high as required

have someone help steady the bike--- I might even go as far as a crate under the front wheel to help prevent nose dive when the wheel is removed--- the balance point is suddenly changed--- enough tip and the bike can tip the lift.

once the wheel is off, lower the lift until the front wheel contacts

Mike

 

J&S says to always take it all the way up until the locking detents can be thrown into place.

 

hmm,

I have the $69 sams club jack, which has a series of about 7 detents, locking from about 3" to full extension which is 18 or so"

your jack only has only 1 locking position?

mike

 

The J&S will do it no problem. No need to tie it down. I use a floor jack under the wheel to lower and raise it into position. Just lock it so it can't roll if your floors not flat. mk, it has 4 0r 5 holes for the locks.

 

reason to tie down is the unexpected- the dog runs into the garage, the kids, earthquake etc.

I had to go help a pal pick up his road king a couple of years ago, he stumbled and bumped into his bike and" down went Frasier"

mike

 

There's plenty of support with the J&S and Pitbull jacks, no need to use a tiedown for most everything you'll do, including removing wheels for tire changes. Big difference between the J&S and the 75 dollar budget jacks.

 

Not sure about what happens when you remove a wheel but I doubt if the bike would be unbalanced. Go to the J&S website and watch the video. The jack does have multiple locking positions. Very stable jack, I never strap mine.

 

I have a J&S jack and never have used straps for 4 yrs. I have changed numerous tires front & rear. If my memory is correct??? When the jack is raised to highest position and lowered slightly to the locking position, it is at it's most stable point. Would using straps be a bad thing? Of course not, do what makes you feel comfortable. Finally, after my buddy watched the video he had to climb on (his dad's bike) while on my lift without straps. His dad was freakin' out, but it worked flawlessly.

 

no need for straps