I bought the gray jack from HF. When jacking it up, it also had some wobble, but after you pass the any of the Rachet locks, I release the jack slightly and it sits down firm on the welded locks, and it then has no rock. I leave mine on the jack all winter, I have a 2020 heritage classic. Weight around 750 pounds. Works great. Just be smart and watch what your doing just like when you jack a car pay attention.
I have this same jack, I use it to lift my 07 Heritage, it’s a fantastic jack and does exactly what I want it to do. Fantastic for cleaning white wall tires and wheels. It’s a little unnerving the first time you lower the bike but once you get the hang of it it’s no big deal. Just make sure you leave the kickstand down.
Thanks man, I got one for my 1100 the other day at Harbor Freight and it's a little different but great. It's weird being able to roll around that big bad boy in the garage, but I love it. Mine has the foot pedals, but I think I like your twist pole design a little better. Yours seems smoother, but they work well for the money - what a deal for around $100.
Just found your video. Very informative. Thank you very much, I can now purchase one of these in confidence. 65 is coming up fast and I too don't like aggravating my knees. Very impressed and after scrolling through your videos I just had to sub..... also and more importantly, your motorcycle is absolutely outstanding!... God bless you sir.
i bought the HF Motorcycle lift and it works great had no issues with it i use it for all my Harleys,, been wanting to buy a HF Jack as well . great video 👍
Invest in some sort of tie down or ratchet strap. These lifts are nice but if your gonna leave the bike on it for a while the extra security will help. I’ve heard so many horror stories of bikes falling off of these things
Key fob in the pocket, lights wont flash. I hold the front brake lever when lowering bike, no roll. Get a K/L Dolly to set the bike on when jacked up, extra solid, rolls around easy. Note the lift points, find where you have good balance. Light oil on every moving point on the jack, including wheels. I've had mine 12 years, good investment. 950 lb. RKC.
I bought the HF steel jack because it had a lower clearance than the aluminum model. Jack works fine and I use tie downs. I am going to retrofit castors for the other side of the jack so I can maneuver it easier. As it is, I have to place a 2x4 on the kickstand to clear the jack. "83 Low Rider.
My son bought me the same jack and I absolutely love it. But you gotta be really careful turning that handle to set get the bike back down. Use both hands to slowly twist the handle to release pressure and once it starts going than you can use one hand and the other hand to hold the bike. Just like he did here. I almost dropped my bike the first time when I used it.
My son bought me that same jack for my birthday, it's built pretty good , but I have to get an adapter for my Indian Springfield. The Indians with the TS 111 engines have hydraulic lines that protrude along side the bottom of the engine case, so the flat arms of the jack are just too close for comfort. The adapter I found online is another $85, so overall not bad for under $300 in total.
I've had one of these jacks for many years now older style. Advice I have gotten on them is 1 put a screwdriver through the handle to make lowering more controllable. The 2nd 1 I've made myself a stabilizer that goes on the rear of jack up to the saddle.
I have one of these jacks. I got it for Christmas about 20 years ago, a craftsman.problems with this type of Jack is, it’s in the Way too much.. whether you slide it in from the left or the right, it’s in the way on that side. another problem is, you have to lift the bike up balanced meaning you have to lift it up so that it will steady itself on the lift somewhat meaning you’re getting both wheels off the ground.. yes in the initial picture of this video, he’s got both wheels off the ground, but he can’t remove either one of them because it will not be balanced anymore… The problem with that is, if you remove the front wheel and front forks to do the steering head bearings, or if you remove the rear wheel, and swing arm, to grease the swingarm bearings, it’s like when someone gets off of a seesaw, the person remaining on the seesaw goes down.. OK so you strap the bike to the stand to hold it steady and even, those straps are in the way also, just like the jack assembly part of the tour is in the way on the side that you ported in from. this type of a jack has its uses, but mostly with lawnmowers, and quads, not so much for two wheeled vehicles.. I have a few videos of a device called a motorcycle scissor lift that I paid $50 free shipping on eBay for. They are now over $60, and worth every penny. They go completely under the motorcycle, they have two adjustable perch saddles it goes directly under your frame. They are rated at 11:00 pounds. I have videos here on CZcams with my 850 pound Yamaha royal star venture on the scissors jack I’m talking about, with the front wheel off, other videos with the rear wheel and swing arm off to do maintenance. as for my craftsman jack like the one in this video, I will sell it for $20. I’ve only used it two times. I would be glad to get it the hell out of my garage..
Really would like to see an oil change performed on the road king when it's up on this lift. I bought this same Jack and when I had it in the highest position with the Road King on and I could tell it would be too wobbly to do any work on the bike. So seeing tie-down demos with straps to anchor the spike would be very helpful.
I have this same jack...couldn't be happier with it...my only complaint is that you can only lock it in place when the jack is fully extended...mine is an older model & doesn't have the built-in safety lock, just the bar...to slowly lower the bike, use both hands on the handle at first to barely crack the valve open, if you only use one hand, bike will crash down every time...once the bike starts sinking, then you can steady it with one hand while controlling the valve with the other...I can't believe you don't have a copyright strike with that intro...
I too have the same jack, older model but have some of the same problems. Check out some of my other videos and see how I solved the problems and made the jack even better
OMG! thx for the vid but you have got some bottle to do that with that Jack! that weld could give anytime!! Im a fabricator so believe me your asking for trouble, Youve no idea who welded that! no idea if its been crack tested, No Idea if its been stress relieved! and for sure the paint will cover any cracks up that are there. Please use some additional supports under the bike, not straps but axel stands or even wood if you have no stands, straps could be added AFTER that. Nice bike btw..love it I dont wanna see if fall!. Keep Rockin! (you not the bike) :)
I used mine because of the cost, but upgraded to a K&L dolly and lift because even tho it says it can lift 1500lbs. It wobbled too much for my comfort to let a $30.000+ motorcycle teeter as it did with the HF Jack
I have that jack and my Road Glide Ultra has been up in the air many times. I always strap my bike when on a jack. For the price point, it's a pretty good value. But if you are not wanting this jack, then go buy a J&S because every affordable jack I've tried is just like the Harbor Freight jack.
@@JoePonkey I hook my straps to the axle at the front of the jack & the locking bar...I use 2 ratchet straps & make an X across the seat with them...do this after you have the bike in the air or it will bind up...Edit: I have an older model that doesn't have the same locking mechanism...DO NOT hook a strap to any ratcheting safety release....mine doesn't have that...
I saw nothing wrong with the jack. Came down smooth. I wouldn't take it all the way up at first. Their gray jack you lift it up with a foot pump n release same way. But some people push the pedal all the way down. Take it down a little at a time.
You will have to check underneath for a flat surface or unobstructed frame rails. I wouldn’t go heavier than my bike. It’s pushing it a little at 800 lbs.
First the cheaper carbon steel Harbor Freight jack is more stable. I've had both. If you're going to move your Harley Davidson (the only bike I jacked) spend the money and buy a J&S Jack. Very stable jack when you want to roll your bike around on the jack. The J&S Jack is worth the money
I actually do my polishing and buffing on it and it may stay on it for a few days. Now I agree it’s not what I would use it while wrenching on stubborn bolts. I do plan to use it to lift the bike to remove front wheel when I do my forks next. It stores flat under my bench as well. But thanks for the feed back it’s always welcomed.
Thanks for sharing this, I'm sure there are some people right now wishing they had a lift for their bike. Maybe they will find this review. I bought a genuine hand crank Harley lift for my 2000 wide glide. I learned when the back tire gets worn down I cannot slide the lift under the bike. I have to put down a piece of 3/4 inch plywood, run the back tire up on it and then the lift will slide under. Firs time I thought something was wrong with the lift. But I figured it out.
I like the HarborFreight jack. There are more expensive ones out there that can do the job but for the price and I’m only using half the 1500lb limit. Thanks for responding. LawDawg out!
I bought the gray jack from HF. When jacking it up, it also had some wobble, but after you pass the any of the Rachet locks, I release the jack slightly and it sits down firm on the welded locks, and it then has no rock. I leave mine on the jack all winter, I have a 2020 heritage classic. Weight around 750 pounds. Works great. Just be smart and watch what your doing just like when you jack a car pay attention.
I have this same jack, I use it to lift my 07 Heritage, it’s a fantastic jack and does exactly what I want it to do. Fantastic for cleaning white wall tires and wheels. It’s a little unnerving the first time you lower the bike but once you get the hang of it it’s no big deal. Just make sure you leave the kickstand down.
Thanks man, I got one for my 1100 the other day at Harbor Freight and it's a little different but great. It's weird being able to roll around that big bad boy in the garage, but I love it. Mine has the foot pedals, but I think I like your twist pole design a little better. Yours seems smoother, but they work well for the money - what a deal for around $100.
Just found your video. Very informative. Thank you very much, I can now purchase one of these in confidence. 65 is coming up fast and I too don't like aggravating my knees. Very impressed and after scrolling through your videos I just had to sub..... also and more importantly, your motorcycle is absolutely outstanding!... God bless you sir.
Thank for your great response! I have more videos in the works
Great video, thank you! You showed me what I needed to know.
i bought the HF Motorcycle lift and it works great had no issues with it i use it for all my Harleys,, been wanting to buy a HF Jack as well . great video 👍
Invest in some sort of tie down or ratchet strap. These lifts are nice but if your gonna leave the bike on it for a while the extra security will help. I’ve heard so many horror stories of bikes falling off of these things
I think that Jack is very good for me . I'm ready to remove my air shocks from my bike and that Jack will help big time. Thanks for sharing
Great review. Going now to get one
I bought one of these jacks over 10 years ago when Crafstman sold them. I've had my Harley's on it as well as a friend's. No regrets.
The balls on that guys.
Iam goingto harbor fright tomorrow.
Good info. I have same jack but not used it yet. Have vrods to work on. Probably use straps with jack to be safe. Thanks for video.
Key fob in the pocket, lights wont flash. I hold the front brake lever when lowering bike, no roll. Get a K/L Dolly to set the bike on when jacked up, extra solid, rolls around easy. Note the lift points, find where you have good balance. Light oil on every moving point on the jack, including wheels. I've had mine 12 years, good investment. 950 lb. RKC.
Wow pretty impressive looks like a solid bike lift i will most definitely get this 1.
I bought the HF steel jack because it had a lower clearance than the aluminum model. Jack works fine and I use tie downs. I am going to retrofit castors for the other side of the jack so I can maneuver it easier. As it is, I have to place a 2x4 on the kickstand to clear the jack. "83 Low Rider.
Beautiful bike - makes me miss my '05 Road King Classic!
Thanks for the informational video. Helpful.
My son bought me the same jack and I absolutely love it. But you gotta be really careful turning that handle to set get the bike back down. Use both hands to slowly twist the handle to release pressure and once it starts going than you can use one hand and the other hand to hold the bike. Just like he did here. I almost dropped my bike the first time when I used it.
I’ve had my $60 auto zone lift for years. Works great. I’m sure they all come from the same factory lol.
Impressive!!.... I just ordered one for my Road King.
My son bought me that same jack for my birthday, it's built pretty good , but I have to get an adapter for my Indian Springfield. The Indians with the TS 111 engines have hydraulic lines that protrude along side the bottom of the engine case, so the flat arms of the jack are just too close for comfort. The adapter I found online is another $85, so overall not bad for under $300 in total.
I've had one of these jacks for many years now older style. Advice I have gotten on them is 1 put a screwdriver through the handle to make lowering more controllable. The 2nd 1 I've made myself a stabilizer that goes on the rear of jack up to the saddle.
I don't know which I like best, the jack the bike or the dog!! They are all sweet.
I have one of these jacks. I got it for Christmas about 20 years ago, a craftsman.problems with this type of Jack is, it’s in the Way too much.. whether you slide it in from the left or the right, it’s in the way on that side.
another problem is, you have to lift the bike up balanced meaning you have to lift it up so that it will steady itself on the lift somewhat meaning you’re getting both wheels off the ground.. yes in the initial picture of this video, he’s got both wheels off the ground, but he can’t remove either one of them because it will not be balanced anymore…
The problem with that is, if you remove the front wheel and front forks to do the steering head bearings, or if you remove the rear wheel, and swing arm, to grease the swingarm bearings, it’s like when someone gets off of a seesaw, the person remaining on the seesaw goes down.. OK so you strap the bike to the stand to hold it steady and even, those straps are in the way also, just like the jack assembly part of the tour is in the way on the side that you ported in from.
this type of a jack has its uses, but mostly with lawnmowers, and quads, not so much for two wheeled vehicles..
I have a few videos of a device called a motorcycle scissor lift that I paid $50 free shipping on eBay for. They are now over $60, and worth every penny. They go completely under the motorcycle, they have two adjustable perch saddles it goes directly under your frame. They are rated at 11:00 pounds. I have videos here on CZcams with my 850 pound Yamaha royal star venture on the scissors jack I’m talking about, with the front wheel off, other videos with the rear wheel and swing arm off to do maintenance.
as for my craftsman jack like the one in this video, I will sell it for $20. I’ve only used it two times. I would be glad to get it the hell out of my garage..
I appreciate the video. I’ve watched them all on CZcams. I’m in the buying mode and I think I’m gonna get a let’s roll.
90 day warranty? Love jack but? I have the same bike, thanks for great video.
Really would like to see an oil change performed on the road king when it's up on this lift. I bought this same Jack and when I had it in the highest position with the Road King on and I could tell it would be too wobbly to do any work on the bike. So seeing tie-down demos with straps to anchor the spike would be very helpful.
I have one of the 1500 pound lifts. My HD weighs 800 pounds. I’d recommend some good hold down straps.
nice bike!!
I have this same jack...couldn't be happier with it...my only complaint is that you can only lock it in place when the jack is fully extended...mine is an older model & doesn't have the built-in safety lock, just the bar...to slowly lower the bike, use both hands on the handle at first to barely crack the valve open, if you only use one hand, bike will crash down every time...once the bike starts sinking, then you can steady it with one hand while controlling the valve with the other...I can't believe you don't have a copyright strike with that intro...
I have the same one and I enjoy it
Gonna use mine on my 13 Electra glide cvo was bit nervous only used it on sportster so far.
Any sugestions on removing rear tire while on stand?
How is it for doing an oil change. I am thinking the platform is too small. You can't get to all the drain plugs.
I too have the same jack, older model but have some of the same problems. Check out some of my other videos and see how I solved the problems and made the jack even better
I’d be kinda nervous loosening nuts on that thing . Wouldn’t it be a good idea to strap it down to the lift ?
Mine was a pos. Lasted 3 years and the hydraulic portion won’t hold pressure. Trying to lift the bike is a real workout.
Can you do a three-hole change with that lift or is it in the way
Beautiful bike
Thanks brother!
Tried the other HF jack on a Goldwing.
Scary.
Bought a real American jack.
That took nerve! Thanks!
OMG! thx for the vid but you have got some bottle to do that with that Jack! that weld could give anytime!! Im a fabricator so believe me your asking for trouble, Youve no idea who welded that! no idea if its been crack tested, No Idea if its been stress relieved! and for sure the paint will cover any cracks up that are there. Please use some additional supports under the bike, not straps but axel stands or even wood if you have no stands, straps could be added AFTER that. Nice bike btw..love it I dont wanna see if fall!. Keep Rockin! (you not the bike) :)
Thanks bro! I am working on bracing that folds up from the front wheels.
I used mine because of the cost, but upgraded to a K&L dolly and lift because even tho it says it can lift 1500lbs. It wobbled too much for my comfort to let a $30.000+ motorcycle teeter as it did with the HF Jack
I have that jack and my Road Glide Ultra has been up in the air many times. I always strap my bike when on a jack.
For the price point, it's a pretty good value. But if you are not wanting this jack, then go buy a J&S because every affordable jack I've tried is just like the Harbor Freight jack.
What do you strap the bike to? I'm pretty new to this. This is the hack that I bought.
J&S jacks have issues too...just because they charge 8 times the price doesn't make them any better...
@@JoePonkey I hook my straps to the axle at the front of the jack & the locking bar...I use 2 ratchet straps & make an X across the seat with them...do this after you have the bike in the air or it will bind up...Edit: I have an older model that doesn't have the same locking mechanism...DO NOT hook a strap to any ratcheting safety release....mine doesn't have that...
That works great
Is there any kind of safety lever to hold the bike up or does all the weight sit on the hydraulic jack?
It has safety stops and I lever.
Nice!👍👍👍👍
I saw nothing wrong with the jack. Came down smooth. I wouldn't take it all the way up at first. Their gray jack you lift it up with a foot pump n release same way. But some people push the pedal all the way down. Take it down a little at a time.
nice RK.
I knew a Tim Sheffler in the late 70s in Levittown, PA. We were in the same Boat Scout Troop together.
Not me. I’m actually Tim Shiflett from VA
I see some people use straps. Do you recommend it so it doesn’t wobble?
Yes absolutely! I’m working on tie down designs and will make a DIY video soon. Ride safe!
Awesome
Great video. Does it work on a goldwing,
You will have to check underneath for a flat surface or unobstructed frame rails. I wouldn’t go heavier than my bike. It’s pushing it a little at 800 lbs.
First the cheaper carbon steel Harbor Freight jack is more stable. I've had both. If you're going to move your Harley Davidson (the only bike I jacked) spend the money and buy a J&S Jack. Very stable jack when you want to roll your bike around on the jack. The J&S Jack is worth the money
J&S are the best ,extremely stable a bit pricey but I don't ever worry about the roadking falling off
I would feel a little better if there were places to secure the bike to the jack with straps.Are there places to hook straps to the jack ?
@Mike Coulter why? Center of gravity is the motor and tranny. It`s not going anywhere even with the front wheel or rear wheel off.
I’m working on design mods for tie downs and a stabilizer and will provide the video soon. Ride safe! LawDawg
I shit my pants watch you shake the bike
Wow I'm sold
So you don't need any tie down straps for this?
I would definitely use straps.
does it come with a oil catch can for harleys ? so oil dont drop on the floor ?
Nope
@@lawdawggaragetv6057 you should recommend it to the company that makes it they might give you a few bucks for the good tip
Dude!
Can you roll the jack around with the bike on it?
He literally did it in the video.
I would be careful rolling it across to the other side of the shop. It’s better suited for maneuvering around in one spot for service or detailing.
Careful I dropped a bike on one of these jacks took me two weeks to get it back on the road again.... Be safe with them
Joel .
Like done 👍✅
Thanks, ride safe! LawDawg
How much did you say that bike weighs? The title reads 1800lbs? If that's accurate then wow I'm shocked, my vtx 1800 was only in the 800lb range.
Thanks for the heads up!
Nice bike
@@oldschool9469 thank you, Lawdawg
Can you put the jack on the other side?
Absolutely!
But can you access all of the holes for oil changes
That's why I bought a j and s jack you can get at everything
@@lsmith2129 cool.
Wish the model number was mentioned
It’s a 1500 pound lift by Pittsburgh tools and sold at HarborFreight #63397. That’s all I can find. LawDawg, ride safe
@@lawdawggaragetv6057 thanks!
Anxiety is off the hook.
Wow.
Invest in a quality jack for that nice bike.
That wobbly, don't think I would trust it. Spend the money on a J&S
I actually do my polishing and buffing on it and it may stay on it for a few days. Now I agree it’s not what I would use it while wrenching on stubborn bolts. I do plan to use it to lift the bike to remove front wheel when I do my forks next. It stores flat under my bench as well. But thanks for the feed back it’s always welcomed.
@@lawdawggaragetv6057 even then, just break torques BEFORE you jack your bike. Crisis averted.
Cheapest J@S I saw on their site was $673 .
Would think you should ratchet strap a couple on for safety vs dumping the bike,just a thought.
@@daveyoung2190 what do you ratchet strap the bike to fir stability?
I bought that jack and it warped after one use.
Lol the best jack is j&s
czcams.com/video/8nSNlQ0EvQc/video.html
How Much ??
I think I paid $180
price ???
Last I looked it was $200
On sale $189
Great post, cut out the intro and go straight to 57 sec
The large movement is due to the narrow lift arm twisting. Bad design, IMO.
Then we have people liked MotorCop Simmons who drops it quick on purpose to shit on the lift
Wow, that seems super sketchy... I was considering one of these, but I'll def pass.
Me Too..lol
I used it to take off my front tire on my Victory Magnum, it seemed unstable at first but once I got it up it was stable
snowflakes
Good video except for that terrible music during the intro
Oo
skip to 1:02
Thanks for sharing this, I'm sure there are some people right now wishing they had a lift for their bike. Maybe they will find this review.
I bought a genuine hand crank Harley lift for my 2000 wide glide. I learned when the back tire gets worn down I cannot slide the lift under the bike. I have to put down a piece of 3/4 inch plywood, run the back tire up on it and then the lift will slide under. Firs time I thought something was wrong with the lift. But I figured it out.
I like the HarborFreight jack. There are more expensive ones out there that can do the job but for the price and I’m only using half the 1500lb limit. Thanks for responding. LawDawg out!
ya trust your 30k motorcycle with harbor freight shit, c’mon dude. find the yellow craftsman one online
Always rachet strap the bike to the jack.
Extra Sketchy!!!!