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cisturiz

09-02-2006, 04:46

Heritage Dru

09-02-2006, 04:57

Check this link out. http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm You can also google "how to build a motorcycle lift" and find a bunch of plans to build your own metal lift.

murph3dyna

09-02-2006, 05:55

I have a Larin lift. Bought it for my 06 LowRider and used it twice. The adaptor is necessary for mine and is difficult to use, but the jack works great. Good luck.

ez glider

09-02-2006, 06:38

I am looking at buying a simple jack to facilitate oil changes and performing basic maintenance. Cycle Spot lists Part #: 37-9885 MULTI-LIFT MC/ATV JACK EA, but there are no details or a picture of it.

I found this one http://www.larincorp.com/product_detail.cfm?ProductID=93 for sale locally.

Any advice or other suggestions will be very appreciated.

:beerchug:
Your local sears has one for under 100 bucks. Lifts the whole bike,looks well made. I have a table lift and a couple other lifts or I'd buy one.

cisturiz

09-02-2006, 09:13

Your local sears has one for under 100 bucks. Lifts the whole bike,looks well made. I have a table lift and a couple other lifts or I'd buy one.

Thanks for the tip. I did not think of Sears :o - I checked the feedback on their "value" lift and it was not very encouraging, however, they have one for a bit more ($169) that is highly rated by users and seems very well made.

Craftsman Professional 1500 lb. Motorcycle/ATV Jack
(http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&pid=00950191000&vertical=Sears&ihtoken=1&sid=IOx20060405x0000099)

I am going to take a look at it tomorrow and post some comments.

MI_Roadhawg

09-03-2006, 03:12

I would get the Professional one. I have had the "cheaper" Sears model for years and it has worked great. The pro series only needs 3 1/2 in clearence to fit under the bike and the other needs about 5 1/2.

blaze123

09-03-2006, 08:53

I am looking at buying a simple jack to facilitate oil changes and performing basic maintenance. Cycle Spot lists Part #: 37-9885 MULTI-LIFT MC/ATV JACK EA, but there are no details or a picture of it.

I found this one http://www.larincorp.com/product_detail.cfm?ProductID=93 for sale locally.

Any advice or other suggestions will be very appreciated.

:beerchug:
Yea, I have the same jack, I have to build a ramp for the front tire to get the jack under my bike, but it serves the purpose. It's a cheap way around the expense of the full length jack or work station.

cisturiz

09-07-2006, 11:16

I purchased the Pro Craftsman jack. It seems like a made product and it was on sale for $149. All aluminum construction and easy to use.
The bike feels very stable once lifted, even without using a tie-down.

Two minor gripes:
The "made in China" sticker bothers me :burn:
The two lift bars are too wide to fit neatly inside the frame jack rail (for lack of a better word to describe it) of my Road King.

Other than that I am pleased.

Thanks to all that provided ideas.

:beerchug:

LarryGolden

09-08-2006, 06:08

I just got a Bigfoot hydralic powerlift and I think it's the best made and works as well as in the demonstration on their website of Bigfootpowerlift.com . Check it out before you buy a foreign made dangerous piece of junk. I'm larrygolden@cox.net. Good luck.

LarryGolden

09-08-2006, 06:11

reply to jack

droopy73

09-11-2006, 10:20

mxrider29

09-15-2006, 06:54

The Sears one rocks, for under $100 you can't beat it.

MyHeritage

09-28-2006, 10:07

I also have a $89.95 Craftsman lift. Actually I'm on my 3rd one. Jack #1: Hydro cycl. failed and Push / pull handle broke off at weld. Jack #2: Push / pull handle broke off at weld ( needs to be re-engineered ). The reason I went and got #3 is because it's a no-hasstle swap for a new one....for life. I have a pickup truck and Sears is close to my house. No shipping, no shouting....BADA BING! :banger:

NCFatBoy

09-29-2006, 03:04

Got a Sears Craftsman catalog yesterday, the 'old' Lift is $69.99 right now...

NCFatBoy

09-29-2006, 08:04

Who you callin' an old lift? :red:

Not you, the 'old' steel Lift, vs the 'new' aluminum Lift from Craftsman... I have the 'old' one...

You're probably old too... heck, I'm old myself... :D

meyer1son

10-11-2006, 11:24

I have an 07 Low rider was looking under my bike. Looks like an adapter is needed. Not a flat surface under the bike. Dont think the Sears jack would work. Any ideas guys?

NCFatBoy

10-11-2006, 07:41

Harley used to sell adapters for the Dyna's, CycleSpot has a lift adapter plate...

http://www.cyclespot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=35-0806&Category_Code=&Search=adapter&Offset=&filter_cat=&exclude_word=&the_fieldlist=g.SRCH_CODE%7Cg.SRCH_NAME%7Cg.SRCH_P RICE&range_low=&range_high=&dopowersearch=1&SRCH_CATEGORY_HF=&PowerSearch_Begin_Only=

meyer1son

10-12-2006, 08:48

Thanks, Harley still does. I ordered it yesterday 21.95 attaches to the frame and can be used with any lift. Good riding everybody!!!

emirharley

10-20-2006, 08:00

This one is excellent: affordable price, very good "performance" !

edit (No competitor links)

Just my 2 cents

emirharley

10-20-2006, 02:52

This one is excellent: affordable price, very good "performance" !

edit (No competitor links)

Just my 2 cents

How can I advise what to be bought, when I am not allowed to? How can I ask for an advice what to buy when others are not allowed to give me/us an advice? What is the purpose of the Forum............?

06NightTrain44

10-20-2006, 03:35

:2cents: I'm not a moderator...but here's my guess based on your post above and your response:

You can give people the heads up on parts and receive info, that's not the issue at all. If I had to guess why your post was edited it was because you posted the link of a direct Cyclespot Competitor. No harm in trading advice on parts, tips, etc. That's what happens here. And I've seen people post links for specialty items not available through Cyclespot. But considering that the owner of this forum pays for it out of his own pocket...which is funded by the shop he runs (Cyclespot)...I'm sure they're not about to give away free advertising and steer business to competitors. In this case it sounds like the item in question is available through Cyclespot.

That's all.

emirharley

10-21-2006, 03:00

Yeah, yeah, excellent communistic approach!

You must understand that I advertize NOTHING since I live thousands and thousands miles away from you and from the Chicle Chat.

Since I thought this was a PUBLIC Forum, I just wanted to emphasize my positive experience with J&P Cycles (couldn't size these letters smaller) bike lift, that is all. Also, I am not a genious, I also LEARN from other people, from other bikers, from various Forums, but first of all - from American Harley riders!

But I do not care, I have my bike and I shall leave for my ride!

emirharley
"Sarajevo Bikers Club" MC
www.sarajevobikersclub.ba
-----------------------------------------------------
2001 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRCI HDI EFI
Screamin' Eagle Stage One Kit
RevTech DFO Stealth Performance System
Screamin' Eagle Performance Mufflers
(Set two: Wild Pig Pipes, 2" baffles)
Ape Hanger
Back Rest
Kuryakyn Spider Light
...
et cetera
..
.

Markster6828

10-21-2006, 08:29

I just wanted to emphasize my positive experience with J&P Cycles

Emir I also have had positive experience with them BUT, they do not Pay our bills This forum IS Free to us members BUT not to Dyna Jim, since his motorcycle parts business supports it. This is one of the few request/rules that he asks of us and I don't see the problem in honoring it.

FWIW, Once you shop at CYCLESPOT (http://www.cyclespot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?) ,You'll forget about "those other places".

TXRoadRunner

10-21-2006, 08:58

Nicely said Markster6828.

BTW, ANY vendor sponsored forum that I have used in the past, has a similar policy. If they are going to fund our forum, least we can do it NOT use it to advertise competitors.

emirharley:

There nothing "communistic" about that policy. It is as capitalistic as it gets.

"I just wanted to emphasize my positive experience with J&P Cycles"

Regarding the statement above: If you want to emphasize your positive experience with them, you should do it in THEIR sponsored forum (if they have one).

Ride safe!

emirharley

10-22-2006, 12:08

Hey guys, where is the problem: I understand all PUBLIC Forums as the place where WE, the bikers, the people, can ask OTHER, more experienced bikers where to buy, what to buy, why to buy, how to use certain thing and to discuss all other acpects of biking.

I learned a lot from ANOTHER one BIG Forum where I am "recognized" member, I asked the number of questions and have gotten the number of answers. As I said, I LEARNED A LOT. And as the result of this internet/Forum friendship, four bikers from Atlanta, GA, showed up on their Harleys this summer in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in order to visit me and to have excelent ride and adventure (with me) along Bosnian, Croatian and Monte Negro coast.

So, I am not an enemy of Chicle Spot/Chat, but if I expect to get honest answers from Forum members, I also do intend to offer my modest "oversea" experience, which is based on the honest replies of the number of American bikers from another one Forum.

Whatsoever, God bless America and Harley Davidson heritage and lifestyle.

emirharley
"Sarajevo Bikers Club" MC
www.sarajevobikersclub.ba
-----------------------------------------------------
2001 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRCI HDI EFI
Screamin' Eagle Stage One Kit
RevTech DFO Stealth Performance System
Screamin' Eagle Performance Mufflers
(Set two: Wild Pig Pipes, 2" baffles)
Ape Hanger
Back Rest
Kuryakyn Spider Light
...
et cetera
..
.

IAMWUTIAM

10-24-2006, 05:21

The Sears cycle jack is doo doo. Made in China and very flimsy. Spend the money to get one that's sturdy and safe.

meyer1son

10-25-2006, 02:46

I tried the Sears jack thats on sale for 149. I didnt like it all. When it lifted my bike it didnt support my bike evenly theone side was about an inch lower. Also it would lower the bike back down all the way. I had to put a 2/4 under the rear tire for it to go down all the way. So I am still looking guys. But if anybody does have a low rider, the harley adapters do work very well and are cheap. LOL Sounds funny saying anything Harley sells is cheap !!!

meyer1son

10-25-2006, 02:47

opps wouldnt lower the bike down all the way!!!

TXRoadRunner

10-25-2006, 07:21

I've used mine for over 2 years without any problems.

Same here. Great jack at any price.

samsd

10-25-2006, 08:20

Same here too, sturdy, solid, use it to push my bike to the wall so I can put my car and truck in my 2 car garage. Works fine on Road Kings and Softtails but Dyna frames are some different and I had to roll the bike up on a block of wood to get the jack under a Dyna.

NCFatBoy

10-25-2006, 08:49

Craftsman jack works great for me.

IAMWUTIAM

10-26-2006, 02:50

Some people own Hyundai's too and are happy with them. K&L makes a jack that rolls easily and is very sturdy. Your bike was expensive. You'll be sorry if you try to go cheap on a jack and dump your bike.

97-FXSTSB

10-26-2006, 04:31

http://www.cyclespot.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_0059.JPG

For fabricating or major jobs I use a Bend Pak Ranger RML-750HD Lift which runs about $900, but if it's a small job, I'll take the Ranger scissor jack off of the lift and use it on the floor like this. This little jack costs about $60 to 75 depending on what kind and where you get it. You'll need another person to stand the bike up off the kickstand and a wrench to raise and lower. When collapsed, it's very portable and will probably fit into a saddlebag.

NCFatBoy

10-26-2006, 04:49

IAMWUTIAM

10-30-2006, 01:02

No, it's more like "You get what you pay for".

cardboard

10-30-2006, 03:05

Anybody looked at the motorcycle Jack Walley World has. It looks as good at the one Sears sells. Looks like you can drag yer bike around on it. Would make a great jack to check yer oil, do a oil change, or have the ability to clean yer wheels while you turn the rascals.

Dave Mickley

12-20-2006, 05:48

does anyone know anything about the FMF cycle stand?? there is one on ebay that looks interesting for a sporty. Dave

TXRoadRunner

12-21-2006, 12:14

does anyone know anything about the FMF cycle stand?? there is one on ebay that looks interesting for a sporty. Dave

I have one I use for my YZ. Not sure it can hold and balance a sporty.
I think they are specifically designed to lift the weight and frame type of a dirt bike.

Curious, whay are you looking at that stand?

Ride safe and watch out for morons!

97-FXSTSB

12-21-2006, 12:28

Dave Mickley

12-21-2006, 04:01

TXRoadrunner - was looking for jacks on ebay and saw that one,wasn't sure about it. Thanks for the info. Dave

2002deuce

12-21-2006, 09:15

you might also want to check out motorcyclejacks.com or jsjacks.com. I am learning toward the j & s jack myself.

CaptVic

12-21-2006, 02:42

I got the J & S jack and I love it.

BIKERSTEVE

01-06-2007, 04:51

I just got a J&S Jack and it's great. Don't get the Sears, it sucks, you have to strap your bike to that jack or it's unstable. The J&S Jack is very stable, not too expensive and they have an oil drain pan for a few bucks extra that fits in underneath the bike when it's on the jack to channel the oil down to your recepticle. Their customer service is the best. They stand behind their product.

IAMWUTIAM

01-18-2007, 04:13

Harbor Freight has a 1500 lb jack for $69, it looks pretty good, haven't used it

a6869vet

01-18-2007, 07:50

Harbor Freight has a 1500 lb jack for $69, it looks pretty good, haven't used it
Bought the Harbor Freight 1500 lb lift this past Sunday afternoon on sale for $62, assembled it Monday AM and had my scooter up and gettin thorough cleaning and scrubbing by noon. I think it is a heck of a deal, specially if you got spokes or bags coverin your wheelz and do your own fluid changes.:thumb:

deuce dude

01-18-2007, 08:37

Doesn't anybody like to use these little scissor jacks? I do everything on mine. It's sturdy and stable and costs about 75 bucks. I adjust/change softail shocks, service brakes, do maintenance, clean/remove wheels on it. And it's compact.

http://www.cyclespot.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/bb3.JPG

ok, i'll admit it....i have a harbor freight mc jack!!!!:uhh: its kinda cheap and i know i should get a better one but it works fine...and as some of you know, my bikes been torn down pretty far sittin on that thing....but looking at 97's jack and knowing the pro he is, i might have to look into one of those.........

2002deuce

01-18-2007, 09:01

A couple days ago I purchased the craftsman professional atv/motorcycle jack for $169 plus tax and it comes with an adapter plate for higher clearance bikes and two rachet tie downs. I am very pleased with it so far. My deuce is lowered and I can slide it under with no problems.

cardboard

01-18-2007, 09:34

Had a buddy telling me that walley world had one that looked like the one that sears sold, has anybody seen or tired one of theirs and if its any good. And do you have to strap the bikes to the stands so they don't turn over on you ?

2002deuce

01-19-2007, 08:00

Sears has two models, the normal craftsman and the professional. I got the professional mainly because a found a ton of horrible reviews on the other one. Depending on where you jack it from and what you are removing you need strap. It will lift like 18 inches so at that height I definately want more stability.

Big Red One

01-31-2007, 12:34

Try Harbor Freight. I got my jack for $62.99 + tax. It will lift 1500 pounds. The ITEM # is 93033-1VGA

gatorboy52

02-18-2007, 08:23

Oh God forbid buying Craftsman product made in China. Ever look where Harley parts come from CHINA! Buy the Craftsman lifetime guarantee.

head-doc

02-19-2007, 12:00

I have an 07 Low rider was looking under my bike. Looks like an adapter is needed. Not a flat surface under the bike. Dont think the Sears jack would work. Any ideas guys?

yeah buy the dyna lift adapter from your HD shop its about 25 bucks

cardboard

02-19-2007, 12:15

Ditto that, That old yellow jack from Harbor Freight is a pretty nice jack, my redneck buddy's son bought him one, I looked at it myself, I will say heck yea ! I agree with the other dudes.

FatBoy07

02-19-2007, 01:31

I am buying the Crafsman Pro later today...I just found out that they are available locally here at Sears. I will let you guys know what I think after i try it soon.

FatBoy07

03-03-2007, 03:09

I finally got the Craftsman Pro jack and love it but have one question. I noticed on the '07 fatboy the two horizontal shocks were a little lower than the bottom frame of the bike. Is it ok to place the jack in this area because it is the center of the frame? Or can I screw up the shocks? Keep in mind that we are only talking about a 16th of an inch space tops.

Markster6828

03-03-2007, 06:32

Fatboy07, I wouldn't let the shocks rest on the jack. IMO the weight of your bike could bend the shock mounting bolts from the side force of the jack. I lift mine on the cross member where the rear of the shocks are mounted, just not on the shocks themselves.

FatBoy07

03-03-2007, 06:37

Markster6828

03-03-2007, 07:26

Yes , that's what I'm talking about.

FatBoy07

03-04-2007, 07:26

Thanks Mark, that's what I thought. I wasn't sure that area was bolted on or part of the frame. Appreciate the help.

cardboard

03-04-2007, 07:38

Was lookin at a motorcycle jack, they had some adapters you needed to buy if it didn't hit yer frame right

CincyJim

03-04-2007, 03:38

cardboard

03-04-2007, 04:03

Got my jack from Harbor Freight, 50 bucks. Seems just as good as the more expensive models, I use if often. You will need the HD adapter blocks for a Dyna, about 20 bucks from your friendly H-D dealer. Mine sits a little low, need to roll the front wheel up on a 2X4 to get the jack under the bike with the adapters on.
Hope this helps!

I was told the jack from Harbor Freight was like 4 1/2 " off the ground, Man that seems a little high to roll under a scooter. Wouldn't you thing they would of thought about this and tested the jacks. My buddy has a 95 model fxwg, his son bought him one of the yellow jacks and said its too high to go under his bike.

FatBoy07

03-04-2007, 05:55

This is where I put the jack. It seems to work the best right behinde the shocks flush on the frame under the motor.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/rberube/sparkplugs2-28-07pcIII042.jpg

another view
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/rberube/sparkplugs2-28-07pcIII044.jpg

cardboard

03-04-2007, 05:57

You been driving threw milk or a dairy farm, look at all the white stuff on the bottor of the bike.

FatBoy07

03-05-2007, 08:51

You been driving threw milk or a dairy farm, look at all the white stuff on the bottor of the bike.

lol...thats called road grime. I live in New England and couldn't wait to take the bike out before all the snow melted. Although the rest of the bike that is visable when the bike is lowered off the jack is spottless.

jvelez48

03-18-2008, 02:51

If your looking for a great jack, go withthe J&S one. I just got mine today and it worked the first time I used it. It lifted my 2002 Dyna Low Rider with no problem did not need any adapters and it went down just as easy back on the kickstand. A little pricey $361 but you get what you pay for. I had a Craftsman with the adapters and still did not have enough clearance. I gave it to my son for use on his bike. Good luck

jvelez48

03-20-2008, 06:56

I just got the J&S Jack, and it worked like a charm. I tried the Craftsman but it did not have enough clearance. The J&S only needs 4". A little pricey, but its well worth money. Quality craftsmanship.
jsjacks.com

sons_of_thunder77

03-24-2008, 09:09

Which table lift? I'm really wanting to buy one and would love feedback on one...

Reshired

04-05-2008, 03:43

I was just going to go to Northern Tools. They have a good one for 69.99
But was waiting till I just had to have it. I used my car hydrolic jack to get my bike up high enough to slide a cinder block under it last year. It worked fine at the time but I will get this one soon.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200326249_200326249
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTESearch?storeId=6970&N=0&Ntk=All&Ntt=motorcycle%20jack&Nty=1&D=motorcycle%20jack&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial