http://www.tooltopia.com/atd-tools-7...aign=nextag_r1
Any feedback on this jack? Free shipping and looks a little beefier than Harbor Freight's model.
New Jack
http://www.tooltopia.com/atd-tools-7...aign=nextag_r1
Any feedback on this jack? Free shipping and looks a little beefier than Harbor Freight's model.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
It looks like my craftsman jack. That is not a good price on a simple motorcyle jack.
The same ad has the Harbor Freight looking one for $80...same capacity...guess that's the answer to my own question...thanks.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
jack
go harbor freight, same thing andcheeper and they work fine.Originally Posted by Wjduke
I thought it was beefier looking, but same capacity...I have a HF right in town, need to go look.go harbor freight, same thing andcheeper and they work fine.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
maybe
it might be. I would buy a pepsix stand and dont have to worry about a thing. solid as a rock .. i love my set up have had for 5 years on all my bikes. its a must
Last edited by moondoggary; 10-12-2012 at 11:13 AM.
If you don't mind spending a little more, I'd go with this one. It has gone up in price since I bought it, but even so, I would buy it again. It is lightweight and it is extremely smooth while raising and lowering the bike. I don't trust my feet as much as I trust my hands to lower this heavy beast.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ift-94715.html
I do like that...looks like the extentions are for added height? I might go for that...going to look tonight.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
The extensions do provide additional height when needed, however, the jack does not go in with them on as the bike is too low. You can roll the bike tires onto some 2x4s if you ever needed the additional height. I have never had to use them.
Awesome...thanks. I'll let you know. This jack might end up at the shop I work, so it'll be used without my knowledge too! Might as well get a good one!
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
For the same money, get the craftsman. Mike and I each have one and they are top notch. Not knocking the Harborfreight one, but for the same price it is a no brainer.
this one also has the extensions.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-profe...1&blockType=G1
Thanks again...gotta look around I guess!
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
That is another good option there as they look fairly similar in construction. When I bought mine I paid close to $70 less for the HF one, so in essense it was also "a no brainier" for me on the savings.
Absolutely. If I had to pick one, and it was $70 cheaper I would be all over the HF. I have a lot of HF tools and have no issues with them. But when it comes down to similar price, I go elsewhere.
That is another good option there as they look fairly similar in construction. When I bought mine I paid close to $70 less for the HF one, so in essense it was also "a no brainier" for me on the savings
Also check craiglist. I got my craftsman, used for 1 year and almost brand new for $60 locally. I like the craftsman because it is very light, and you can slide it under, crank up and the bike will basically stand right up on it when you lift. It is that easy. On the other types of jacks, they don't feel as stable when you start the lift. Once they have the bike up and off the ground they work great, even the cheap cheap HF lift.
Will do...darn, thought this would be easier! Guess it would be if I pay for the first one I see!
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
lol, yea but you will be amazed on how many you see go on craigslist. Just tell them you already have one, so you really aren't interested. You just think it would be nice to have a second one when working on someone else's bike. Stress you don't really need it and offer them a greatly reduced price on what they are asking. If they don't bend, tell them to call you if it doesn't sell and you would be willing to come up on your price to work a deal depending. You will be surprised how quick you get a phone call back.
You know how to "work it"...experienced, are ya! j/k....I know
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
My dad has one like in the first ad. Works great. It is a bit jerky on the way down but not too bad.
I kinda like the foot controls. I can hold on to the bike with two hands while I lower it with my foot and maintain good control when it hits the ground. I have never used a hand lift before but it makes me wonder how you hold on to the bike while standing at the end of the pole on those hand lifts.
2007 M109R Pearl White - Mods: Gutted/Debaffled Exhaust, Yana Shiki 2" Bones, TDE TRE, V-Stream Windshield, Debadged, Debeavered, Kury Rear Tails, Tach Relocated, Kury ISO Grips, Kury Transformer Throttle Boss, Baron Bullet Bar Ends, Kury Switchblade Pegs, Cyclehouse Levers, Boulevard Mirrors, Rivco Highway Pegs, Corbin Seat, Metz 240/160. RIP
As inexperienced as I am, I've seen one in action and the bike goes up pretty steadily.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
lol, yep. the one I bought, was from a Harley owner who used it 3 times and just sold his bike. He was asking $120 originally. I used that on him and told him $60. He said he would do $100. I told him that I still didn't need it. I then told him to just let me know when he was ready to work a deal. He hit me up an hour later and said $80. I told him $60 was all that I had, and was very sorry I couldn't take it but that was the budget for a jack that would probalby be used 1 time a year. He then came back and said fine, if I got it that night I could do it for $60. We ended up meeting 3 miles from my work and it was literally brand new.
It is the down part that is the problem with some of them. Fast, they are smooth, but when you try to creep it down, it will bounce around. Trust me, there will be times when you need to go slow and it gets a little scary when doing it by yourself if you have a jack that is like that.
Learning by the minute here...thanks
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
Yeah the up is no problem. But like P said going down fast is smooth but creeping it can make it bounce pretty good. I like to be able to have both hands on the bike when I am lowering it for that reason. But I'm sure a hand pump version works fine too, just gotta tell the wife to help ya. :)
2007 M109R Pearl White - Mods: Gutted/Debaffled Exhaust, Yana Shiki 2" Bones, TDE TRE, V-Stream Windshield, Debadged, Debeavered, Kury Rear Tails, Tach Relocated, Kury ISO Grips, Kury Transformer Throttle Boss, Baron Bullet Bar Ends, Kury Switchblade Pegs, Cyclehouse Levers, Boulevard Mirrors, Rivco Highway Pegs, Corbin Seat, Metz 240/160. RIP
Wife?? I never use that word...I wouldn't have a bike if I had one of those, in my experience! I dumped a g/f when I got this thing...she tried to give me a choice. Bad move.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
Lowering with the handle is fairly easy and safe for as long as you do a "controlled lowering" and you have your kickstand down and your handlebars turned left. Never experienced a bounce.
Not trying to give you a class but this what I do. I slowly open the handle that lets the hydraulic to release the air. While the bike is lowering, I can now pay complete attention to the bike by not having to have my foot on no lever--this also gives me balance with two feet on the ground; the bike goes down by itself. I hold the handlebar to ensure that it remains to the left while ensuring that when the tires touch the ground, the bike doesn't suddenly falls too abruptly onto the stand. I normally raise my bike up from the right side; it comes towards me when raising it and it goes away from me while lowering. This also prevents the bike from pinning me if it decides to fall.
Last edited by Duende01; 10-12-2012 at 12:05 PM.
Haha my bad. I wrecked a few weeks ago. My wife was very supporting. A few days later she made one comment about perhaps I should not get another bike, maybe motorcycling is dangerous. I didn't say a word, just shot her a look. She says, "you're right, I'm sorry, dunno what I was thinking. Let's get you a new bike". Guess she is smart enough to not fight that battle. :) Definitely a keeper, and she is useful when the bike is on the lift.
2007 M109R Pearl White - Mods: Gutted/Debaffled Exhaust, Yana Shiki 2" Bones, TDE TRE, V-Stream Windshield, Debadged, Debeavered, Kury Rear Tails, Tach Relocated, Kury ISO Grips, Kury Transformer Throttle Boss, Baron Bullet Bar Ends, Kury Switchblade Pegs, Cyclehouse Levers, Boulevard Mirrors, Rivco Highway Pegs, Corbin Seat, Metz 240/160. RIP
^^^^^^ Maybe you should get a wife before buying a motorcycle jack. My wife has assisted me on all of my mod projects.
[QUOTE=Duende01;1700568]^^^
Dude, lets be serious now! I'm way past the wife stage, trust me. I'll raise and lower the bike by myself. I changed tires for 30 years, I know jacks, just learning on bikes...should handle it ok, but I'm taking in all the tips I'm getting, trust me.
ps...you all got lucky in the wife department. Twice divorced tells me otherwise.
" Cinderella ", 2011, Candy Indy Blue, Halo Nation Alliance member. Not many mods. I bought it to ride.
[QUOTE=Wjduke;1700571]I am really lucky in the wife department. We have been together 20 years and she rides a 109. What more could I ask for? Oh wait, maybe one that changes her own bike's oil!^^^
Dude, lets be serious now! I'm way past the wife stage, trust me. I'll raise and lower the bike by myself. I changed tires for 30 years, I know jacks, just learning on bikes...should handle it ok, but I'm taking in all the tips I'm getting, trust me.
ps...you all got lucky in the wife department. Twice divorced tells me otherwise.
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