| Author | Message | ||
     Jerseyguy |
I picked up this jack on Monday at a local car parts store (Pep Boys) for $59.99. Good quality -made in China of course. Steve    | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
Did it come with the crescent shaped supports that cradle the muffler? | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
Just went to Pep Boys site. Lists for $119. You must have found it for 50% off. | ||
| Jerseyguy |
KC, The ad in the paper said Reg $79.99, on sale for $59.99. I made the support blocks myself. They are made from 3" thick PVC, CNC machined to a 8" radius with a 1/8" thick layer of neoprene glued in the curve. Steve | ||
| Dasxb9s |
Jerseyguy... what would a guy have to do to get you to send them a set of those blocks? I have an Easy Riser bike lift... and am still waiting for the XB kit they are developing. I also have a sears version of the jack you posted. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Dsouth |
Jerseyguy... Same request as Dasxb9s -- If you are at all interested in manufacturing the blocks, I'd be willing to buy a set from you as well. | ||
| Buelluk |
Me too,those blocks would be great. I already have one of those lifts, they were selling them in Costco a year ago for 69.95. I have thought about using the lift on my S, but i was concerned the weight might deform the pipe PS Jersey, I live in the Tristate area, so I would even come and pick them up | ||
| Joojoo |
Nice, It looks like the bike is being lifted by the exhaust pipe....I was wondering how to lift them... Jack | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
There are two marked lift points on the bottom of the exhaust. Real handy. Took me a while to figure that one out. | ||
| Nevco1 |
Looks quite similar to the jack I got from Harbor Freight for my Wide Glide only mine is yellow. Is currently on sale for $59.95. You just gave me an idea for making mounts for my X1. If it works, I am off for another jack. Ugh, I hate winter storage. | ||
| Jerseyguy |
I've got to check on the material cost for the PVC. I got those pieces out of my leftover stock. I'll get back to you on it. Steve | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
might as well put me down for a set also...in case you decide how much material you need. | ||
| Buellicious |
I'll take a set also. | ||
| Roadrunr |
As A wise bad weber once said to me when I bought a stand like that. "How are you going to change your muffler, or tranny fluid with that under yer bike" 2 words, "Handy stands" Check em out. $99 front and rear. A few more bucks but alot more practical and user friendly for a buell. | ||
| Bads1 |
And you'll have to modify the Handy Stands to because the left fork tube is longer then the right by about a 1/2 inch.I had to cut the end off and add a section then put the end back on.Thats on XB forks the stands work fine for tubers. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Gorilla stand and a ramp? Thats what I used to change oil in my bikes...It's set at desk height. | ||
| Dcmortalcoil |
I purchased a similar jack from Sears for $89 on sale. Unfortunately, my XB9SL is too low. The muffler is about 1-2" lower than the jack support. | ||
| Jerseyguy |
DC, Get a couple of 2x6 pieces and push the bike up on them. Then the jack might fit. Steve | ||
| Dsouth |
I looked at the handy stands, but they've added a warning to rear stand the order page directed at XB bikes: http://www.handyindustries.com/urws.asp Otherwise, $100 for the pair is a good deal... | ||
| Bykergeek |
I have a L-P rear stand (paddle type). It has worked very well for over a year. I want to get a Pit Bull for the front. | ||
| Fuzz331 |
Steve,thanks for the idea. I made these out of aluminum. Have since cut them down a half inch on top and bottom. I am trying to locate a lift that will yield better clearances.  |
