[c_law23]

i was wondering for those who have a jack, where you bought them and a price range?

i figure it will be handy to have and use to keep bike elevated a little during storage

 

[freightshaker]

PepBoys, $30 (after rebate) it's the same one as the Sears jack.

 

[Biker Mike]

Chris,
I bought the one with the $30 rebate from Pep Boys too. When I got it home, the rails on the jack were too short to reach across the frame in the front of my Nomad so I bought a piece of angle, cut it to the right length, drilled holes where the pins go through, and installed the angle over the existing rails with 4 new bolts. I think it'll work OK now.

I caught the crud just after I got it fixed so I haven't tried it yet. So far the only thing it's done is jack up my 5 and 7 year old pals from across the street. (They also love the rolling stool I have in my shop). Go figure.

Mike

 

[c_law23]

:lol:

thanks guys, appreciate it, i seen that ad in the paper but the closest one is about 35 miles or more a way...but it may be happening here soon....

(my daughter and her friends also love my rolling stool and creeper!)

 

[VulcanRev]

Got this one on sale for $119 with my wife's Craftsman Club discount took it down to $107. Got it instead of the "Box" style jack because I didn't want to fool with blocking up my bike. Roll this one under and hoist it, no time with 2x6's, etc.

 

[crazydave]

I personally spent a little bit more and got one of these. It is an amazing piece of hardware for the money and I use it for both my cruiser and my sports bike. It is much more stable then any jack and gives me that extra piece of mind.

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[tvlle]

I picked up one from OTC. It has a very large platform for lifting. I like having a few inches on both sides of the frame, makes me feel better. It has a two year warranty and if needed you can get replacement parts for it.

OTC 1,500 lb. Capacity Motorcycle Lift at Arizona Tools

 

[steviej]

I have the Craftsman motorcyle jack. $85 Really nice and the best thing is the Craftsman warranty.

steviej

 

[freightshaker]

I have the Craftsman motorcyle jack. $85 Really nice and the best thing is the Craftsman warranty.

steviej

I would check that "Craftsman warranty" it only covers their hand tools that are made in the USA, not the items made in china such as the drills, sanders & jacks. The Craftsman jack is made by the same company that makes it for PepBoys & others. The nice thing about the Sears one is the color.

 

[VulcanRev]

I personally spent a little bit more and got one of these. It is an amazing piece of hardware for the money and I use it for both my cruiser and my sports bike. It is much more stable then any jack and gives me that extra piece of mind.

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I wish I had room for that! Squeezed a 4-car garage and shop into a 2-car garage (Lathe, Milling maching, drill presses, welders, etc.) maybe later when the shop is built?

 

[freightshaker]

Chris,
I bought the one with the $30 rebate from Pep Boys too. When I got it home, the rails on the jack were too short to reach across the frame in the front of my Nomad so I bought a piece of angle, cut it to the right length, drilled holes where the pins go through, and installed the angle over the existing rails with 4 new bolts. I think it'll work OK now.

I caught the crud just after I got it fixed so I haven't tried it yet. So far the only thing it's done is jack up my 5 and 7 year old pals from across the street. (They also love the rolling stool I have in my shop). Go figure.

Mike

The problem with an angle iron is that it is straight, your Nomad like my 1600 Classic is that the engine hangs below the frame. You might want to go with an idea like oak notched out for the frame & engine.

 

[freightshaker]

I would check that "Craftsman warranty" it only covers their hand tools that are made in the USA, not the items made in china such as the drills, sanders & jacks. The Craftsman jack is made by the same company that makes it for PepBoys & others. The nice thing about the Sears one is the color.

We covered this issue here:$40 jack

 

[c_law23]

thanks for all the input everyone, i would love to have a lift but i have no place for it, not to mention it doesnt really help the whole elevate the tires off the ground for storage thing... if the one from pep boys will have plenty of room on it for my frame then i may go that route.

 

[Biker Mike]

The problem with an angle iron is that it is straight, your Nomad like my 1600 Classic is that the engine hangs below the frame. You might want to go with an idea like oak notched out for the frame & engine.

Yep. I've pondered that question. I've thought of using the notched wood. I have some thick rubber blocks to use right now, but I don't want to have to place them every time. I might glue them on with some weatherstriping adhesive.

I'll have to think about this for a month or two before I do anything. When my wife wants me to do something around the house, I always tell her I have to think about things a while to make sure I don't mess it up. If I act too quickly on this, it'll blow my cover!!

 

[su1kil]

Got this one on sale for $119 with my wife's Craftsman Club discount took it down to $107. Got it instead of the "Box" style jack because I didn't want to fool with blocking up my bike. Roll this one under and hoist it, no time with 2x6's, etc.

I have the same kind. I had to make some wood frame from 2 by 4 pieces. The frame sits on the jack, and the bike sits on the frame. Have worked for me so far. I use it even for changing the car's engine oil. I use the main jack, then put the bike jack next to it, just in case the main guy gives up..

 

[usmalenurse]

I picked up one at Harbor Freight. Was going to get one of the Craftsman models but it wasn't on sale when I went (didn't notice the date on the Craftsman Club flyer) and I wanted to go ahead and service the bike. Paid $69 for mine and have used it a couple of times with no problems. Even used it to change the tire on my car Friday. Handy little jack...

Charles

 

[hawaiian]

check this one out:

Larin MAL-2C show Atv/Motorcycle Jack safety adapter included

 

[c_law23]

that def. seems like a good deal, lots of extras

 

[Uthor]

I use it even for changing the car's engine oil. I use the main jack, then put the bike jack next to it, just in case the main guy gives up..

Are you serious? You get under a car with just a jack holding it up and then trust another jack for your safety? Jack stands are like $20 at Autozone. Do yourself a favor and pick some up.

 

[E-J]

I have a jack like the Sears style through many bikes and it worked great until...the VN800. The forward bar hit the kick stand. Now on the Nomad I have to use 4 x 2 blocks to avoid the oil pan.