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[Fireguy]

I have a lift that fits under the frame and raises the bike from the center.(not a table lift) Has anyone ever had one fail? I sometimes feel a little uneasy about putting it way up in the air. Does anyone us tie downs with this system. (pictures are very welcome)

[mr_magoo]

Mine has pawls that hold it under load.  I just use it to wash the bike.  I have a lift table for working on it.

[mjb765]

I have a Pitbull......great lift, very stable. You almost don't need tie downs, but I usually put one on the frame just to be safe. Very expensive if it falls......

[GtreetSlide]

I have four large eye bolts high on the walls and I use four adjustable straps to secure bike on lift or table. They are strong enough to "hang" the bike on if either lift fails.

jb

[faceracer]

I have a Keck lift of that type. It was the best and heaviest when I bought it in the mid 90's. I always use a tie down when the bike is on the lift. I have had to remove it a few times to gain access but try to keep it on all the time. Now I have a buddy who bought a new lift from China Freight (Harbor Freight) and put his brand new 2001 Fatboy on the lift with no tie down then started his bike. He turned around to his work bench and heard a loud crash. That was his bike hitting the floor! Good Friend but not the brightest tool in the shed! I reccommend the tie down and don't reccommend starting the bike on this type of lift! 

[Midnight Rider]

I have a J&S jack and do not think twice about it being on the jack, and I never tie it down.  If I was pulling forks or something like that, I would tie it down, but for normal things like washing, changing oil, etc, it's always fine.  I leave it raised on the jack, with the safety catches engaged, all the time when the bike is parked in the basement.  Not fully raised, but with the tires off the ground about 6".  I can roll the jack with the bike on it all over the basement if I need to move it or reposition it for servicing.  The J&S is very stable.  I have the oil pan adapter as well...works like a charm.  I've done everything from change the entire exhaust system out, to changing both wheels at the same time, without ever using tie downs.  Here's a link to see the jack and watch the video:  http://www.jsjacks.com/products/motorcycle-lifts

[faceracer]

I have a J&S jack and do not think twice about it being on the jack, and I never tie it down.  If I was pulling forks or something like that, I would tie it down, but for normal things like washing, changing oil, etc, it's always fine.  I leave it raised on the jack, with the safety catches engaged, all the time when the bike is parked in the basement.  Not fully raised, but with the tires off the ground about 6".  I can roll the jack with the bike on it all over the basement if I need to move it or reposition it for servicing.  The J&S is very stable.  I have the oil pan adapter as well...works like a charm.  I've done everything from change the entire exhaust system out, to changing both wheels at the same time, without ever using tie downs.  Here's a link to see the jack and watch the video:  http://www.jsjacks.com/products/motorcycle-lifts

Wow that's quite a lift. Could not believe what he did in the video! Looks very sturdy and for $150 less than I paid for mine over 15 years ago. My Keck lift is very sturdy but I don't think I would try that! The Keck lift goes up to a 22" height which is perfect for my stool to set me at Axel level. Looks to me like the lift platforms are farther apart giving is a more rigid hold. If I were in the market for a new lift that one would be on the top of my list! 

[OhioDave]

I have a J&S jack and do not think twice about it being on the jack, and I never tie it down.  If I was pulling forks or something like that, I would tie it down, but for normal things like washing, changing oil, etc, it's always fine.  I leave it raised on the jack, with the safety catches engaged, all the time when the bike is parked in the basement.  Not fully raised, but with the tires off the ground about 6".  I can roll the jack with the bike on it all over the basement if I need to move it or reposition it for servicing.  The J&S is very stable.  I have the oil pan adapter as well...works like a charm.  I've done everything from change the entire exhaust system out, to changing both wheels at the same time, without ever using tie downs.  Here's a link to see the jack and watch the video:  http://www.jsjacks.com/products/motorcycle-lifts

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[Banana man]

I have a J&S jack and do not think twice about it being on the jack, and I never tie it down.  If I was pulling forks or something like that, I would tie it down, but for normal things like washing, changing oil, etc, it's always fine.  I leave it raised on the jack, with the safety catches engaged, all the time when the bike is parked in the basement.  Not fully raised, but with the tires off the ground about 6".  I can roll the jack with the bike on it all over the basement if I need to move it or reposition it for servicing.  The J&S is very stable.  I have the oil pan adapter as well...works like a charm.  I've done everything from change the entire exhaust system out, to changing both wheels at the same time, without ever using tie downs.  Here's a link to see the jack and watch the video:  http://www.jsjacks.com/products/motorcycle-lifts

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[SBB]

I have a J&S jack and do not think twice about it being on the jack, and I never tie it down.  If I was pulling forks or something like that, I would tie it down, but for normal things like washing, changing oil, etc, it's always fine.  I leave it raised on the jack, with the safety catches engaged, all the time when the bike is parked in the basement.  Not fully raised, but with the tires off the ground about 6".  I can roll the jack with the bike on it all over the basement if I need to move it or reposition it for servicing.  The J&S is very stable.  I have the oil pan adapter as well...works like a charm.  I've done everything from change the entire exhaust system out, to changing both wheels at the same time, without ever using tie downs.  Here's a link to see the jack and watch the video:  http://www.jsjacks.com/products/motorcycle-lifts

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[cvobiker]

I used a Craftsman before getting a lift table and found it to be O.K.,  I switched out a front end on a Dyna, chromed lowers on two Electra Glides and replaced a belt on a Road King, all without mishap but not saying i was never nervous   ... if you got the bucks, nothing beats a nice lift table with front and rear drops and a good scissor jack.

[ultrafxr]

The J&S looks very similar to the Dunwel I have had for about 10 years.  I think they have gone out of business but darn good lift.

[MIKEYTEE]

I have the Pitbull lift, very stable and don't use tie downs. I would never even think about running the engine while on the lift, well maybe if on a table lift and tied down and I had been drinking. Maybe!!!
Mike