Great videos. Retired Navy too, SKCM 🎉

Very good video, thank you. Regarding the HF jack and rolling, lubrication is our friend. My 12 year old HF jack passed on to my son has been left out in the rain as sons do, and rolls like a dream. Just turn it upside down, drip a little oil on the axles and the ball bearings for the castors. Then the best part: Squeeze some #00 grease into the races for the bearings. #00 grease is also called "Cotton Picker Grease" and using it there makes a huge difference. I get it at Tractor Supply. Regular grease may do the same thing, but I use #00 in many places.

First time seeing your video. It's very thorough and a breath of fresh air. You certainly took your time to present the information in a manner in which you provided detailed information that I found very useful. Thanks for posting this information.

First time viewing one of your videos. I've got to say this was a great unbiased and honest review, and a perfect demonstration of both jacks. Thanks for creating the video and sharing your experience. I'll be subscribing to your channel right after this review. By the way, those are some nice rides that you have.

Really good video! I have had my Pittsburgh jack for 6 years. I have also used it for other uses. Example: pulling out 4x4 fence post. I picked up the jack and slid down over the 4x4 post. Then I drilled a horizontal hole in the post and put a stick of rebar through. And jacked her up. It was a lot easier than digging in the hard ground. Jack held up great!

First time to your channel; you gave sharp looking rides. Thank you for the video comparison; I have yet to purchase my lift and am struggling with which way to go. Be safe and ride well.

Wonderful review. Rational, objective and honest - I really appreciate that.

Very nice video. I have been using one similar to the Pittsburgh jack about 20 years. As I previously mentioned I use the jack a bit further back. I experimented over the years to get the most stable position for each of my bikes.

Couldn’t let your video go without a compliment.! Thanks

Excellent review. Very comprehensive. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Very good review, that answered all of my questions concerning the HF jack vs any other jack...Foot release is a real plus for me..

Awesome review . When comparing to very similar products the cost usually favors the cheapest in my opinion .The Pittsburgh brand has done me right for many years . Unless the J&S jack was superior in many ways i can't see myself paying 5 times the cost for basically similar functions and outcome . Thank you sir for sharing. Pete.

Outstanding video and demo. Just getting back into riding after a 15 year hiatus and looking to get set up to service my own bike. I'm looking at the HF jack and your video demo was a great piece of information. New subscriber to your channel as well. Thanks again

good video, very well explained. my pitts jack is 5ys old, does not owe me a dime.. always does it's job...appreciate your time. btw I'm Tim, not Susan..

Thanks much for putting this video together. I've been thinking of getting one of these and learned a lot.

I was wondering how you lift a big Harley and now I know thanks to you. That was a super video that you made. You made it VERY easy to understand. Thank you for being there and doing what you are doing. A new subscriber. I was holding my breath with that beautiful Mustang sitting next to the bike. Whew!

J&S has a lead time of 6+ months right now. I ordered March 23, 2022. Was told delivery in 12-14 weeks. As of August 23, 2022, I have no jack, no idea when it will show up, no response to my email inquiry (website asks for email over phone call) and I'm out of 1099$ as it stands right now. And I'm not alone with my experience. Read the FB page or Google reviews. Keep that in mind when you come to the decision point to order J&S or go elsewhere . Great fair review. Thanks for sharing, sir. Ride safe 🤙

Thanks for your awesome review, I can tell you are a man that likes to be well informed. This was very helpful 👍

Great video! Thanks for the honesty!

Good comparison...We have the J&S, been using it for about 7 years and have never bee disappointed. We didn't get the handle, but moving it around via the bike it easy. Yeah we saw the YT video for the jack also. Great intro lol. Nice car.

Good video Sir - enjoyed watching that and certainly learned some things.

Great review! For the J&S jack, I use a 2' long 1/4" diameter pipe to turn the release valve.

Thank you for this review. It was very informative. I bought the jack you suggested rather than the most expensive J&S one. I am an auto detailer who only get to detail bikes far and wide. No need for the big expensive one.

Great video, very informative with lots of valid points. Thank you

Well done video ... I agree with you about the bikes stability while up on the jack and I remove my seat, then strap the bike after lifting it to level , then raise it to my desired height. It gives me a better feeling of security ...I own the Harbor Freight lift.

I LOVE your flags hanging behind you. Also... thanks for the video. I'm running a VTX 1800 and I need a good way to pick her up.

I have the harbor freight jack, and I just love it, had it for 4 years works great when i got it , there was a sale I paid $80.

Watching the intro gave me anxiety. So glad it worked out. Great video. Thanks

Thanks for sharing very informative

Good review. I also fell in love with Harbor freight Electric hoists. I have two, bigger one their smallest one. The big one hangs in the garage and had a HAUL-MASTER 6-1/2 ft. 2000 lb. Capacity Lifting Sling on the handle bars and make that an security blanket. Being careful is a must. Thank you!! ( Nice Big and even nicer car!!!)

I have a Pittsburg jack and it works quite well. The important thing with these jacks is to give them a thorough inspection before you use them. Sometimes they are sent out with little or no fluid in them. I always use automatic transmisson fluid in mine. Also check all the bolts and welds to make sure they are tight and up to par.

Good video, well done and informative. Thanks!

Great review! Thank you

This is Great! I have a craftsman jack and it doesn't fit under my 2018 RoadGlide unless I run it up on boards first. That gets a little awkward! New subscriber, just found your channel. Thank you, wishing you and your Family a Blessed New Year.

Great review, thank you Sir

You do a very nice job on your videos…. Well done!

Great job , my man

Nice review thanks for this .

Hey, I’m new to your channel. Great review.

Hey Shipmate, thanks for the video.

Great vid. Thanks!!

I have the exact same Pittsburg jack but maybe 4 years old and has worked just fine for me. (I have a 20 road glide limited). Another good informational video Cue!

What a great video. First time here. You are a natural. Thank you for all the fantastic information. One observation brother. I wouldn't trust any of those jack so close to that beautiful Mustang 😂

The magic of the bike being rock solid on the stand, is ratchet straps to the frame and loops above the casters.

Thanks for the demonstration. Nice ride. Be safe friend...

Excellent video review! Nice bike, very nice Mustang!! 👍

Thanks for the review.

THE START OF THE VIDEO HAD ME CLENTCHING

Good review! I've wanted one of these a while now and I have the small scissor one with no wheels. My Vstrom doesn't have a super flat surface to match up with. I like pulling in my garage straight and pulling out straight, and something like this might make that easier. Seeing how the jack is stable gives me enough confidence to go forward with the purchase. Thanks.

Ok thanks,I just ordered the harbor freight jack thanks for the info

My heart skipped a beat on that last 2” drop.

I have one of these. I don’t use it. Have not used it for 20 over years. It’s in the way no matter which side you put it on if you are working on the Engine, the clutch, the starter, the slave cylinder, the stater, the starter, the jacking mechanism has to go somewhere, it’s either on the left or the right, and it always seems to be in the way even if I’m working on the other side of the engine.. you can’t even change the oil in most motorcycles using this Jack because it’s where the oil pan Hass to go and you don’t have access to the drain plug a lot of times or the oil filter because this thing is in the way.. The fact that it is on wheels makes for it to be unstable. You have to use straps, and they are in the way a lot of the time.. this store is more useful for working on four wheel vehicles like lawnmowers or quads, and even then, it’s in the way on one side or the other.. I find that the motorcycle scissor lift Jack, that is how you search for that part on eBay is just about the best I have seen. I have a video of it on my channel actually holding up my Yamaha royal star venture while I have the front wheel off. It weighs about 28 pounds, and it is completely under the motorcycle. It has two adjustable saddles that you can place directly under the frame on both sides.. I discovered these jacks that I am recommending while watching a KZfaq video of a company called TRAXXION dynamics well they had the front end off of a GL 1800 gold one. A 900+ pound motorcycle. I’ve been using mine for three years now, it’s completely out of the way, even if you want to pull the engine.. it cost under $70 last time I checked on eBay with free shipping.. i’m sure the Jack in this video has its uses, but I’ve had mine since the 1990s, and the two times that I did use it, it was a pain in the ass because I was afraid I was gonna knock my bike over. It was never stable and I had to use lots of straps..In fact, mine has only been used twice, I would sell it for $25 to get it out of my garage. it’s been standing on end behind my welder since the 1990s gathering dust..It is a craftsman brand, same design

ANOTHER GREAT VID!!!

Nice rides man!

My J&S jack (purchased 3 years ago) has a knob at waist level to operate the release valve. It’s allows you to make fine adjustments with no bending.

great video!

Gidday from downunder sent over from KrakensGarageAdventures.. Will endeavour to catch up with your vlogs..

Honest review.

Very nice Mustang and bike you have I had one of them Jack's it made me nervous with my bike up there that far it work good but I caught Harbor Freight when they had their bike table on sale and went and got one of them best thing I would done good luck with them

Great review, I was looking at the J&S video and yours came up in the side window... The J&S website now states 8 to 12 weeks for delivery, and price is close to $740.00 with shipping even with a 10% discount for black Friday.. Without the discount I'm paying $800. Not sure I can rationalize that even though I really try and avoid HF stuff... I have a HF store 10 minutes from my home (doesn't everyone) so not having to wait 3 months to get my jack is also a factor.. I also have a welder and fabricating tools and think with a couple hours I could remedy a couple of the HF short comings. Really dig the Mustang also ! Ride safe man!!

Great review Cue. I have the cast aluminum Pittsburg lift. It works ok, but not nearly as stable. I’m looking to get another more stable lift, with better access to the drain plugs for when I service my bike. It looks like the lift rails on the J&S are more narrow, and further apart. Both of these lifts, seem to be more stable than the version that I have currently. Thanks for the review.

Great and impartial review. $700.00 V $100.00 for a Harbor Freight/Pittsburgh. I went with the Pittsburgh and replaced the wheels with a set of polyurethane wheels with ball bearing centers. I can easily spin my RK and EG in a 360, but for safety's sake I have the bike in the low position. I've never seen a HF jack break the stops, but I had access to a mig welder so I ran a continuous bead along the backside of all my stops. After 6-7 years I've never experienced an issue. Thanks for the review.

One point for the Pittsburgh jack that I didn't hear is that there are rubber covers on the jack surface to protect your bike. I didn't see that on the other one. Thanks for the video 👍

I love your voice, make me peace ✌️

excellent review!!! very helpful! bought a harbor freight jack yesterday and was just scrolling when i saw this. i’d rather buy american too but like you said the product doesn’t justify the cost😢😢

very good review, great bike and car as well.

Holy crap the first clip made me pucker up to level 10!

Great video! Nice car!!

I use my Harbor Freight Jack to lift my bike and set it on my K&L Dolly, then it is super stable. Crank it up, hop up on it, I mean SUPER STABLE. Roll it around with ease anywhere in the garage. Roll it out in the driveway and wash/dry it, roll everything back in the garage. Easiest and safest way there is. Sit comfortable on a creeper seat, work, service, and clean with ease.

LOVE the flags and your video. God bless the USA. Man I cringe seeing you do that next to that beautiful mustang! What a gorgeous automobile, beautiful bike a well. Road Glides rule.

Thanks for the review. Hat tip to ya, fine sir.

Well said, nice video. 🍻

Found a new channel 👍🏾

Another great video, but I'll be honest and say my blood pressure stayed elevated the entire time. Seeing your Shark Nose within striking distance of your Mustang was almost more than I could bare.

I have the harbor frieght jack works ok. Maybe I can't climb on it but washi g and detailing is functional. I ordered the J&SJACK just because I thought why not, and the website says 10-12 weeks. Nope. Waiting on week 16 and good luck contacting them Your review is spot on. It seems you ate not a paid you tube contributor. Thanks

Love my j&s. Back was kinda hurtin. Still go to the garage and push it around with a couple fingers. I agree you get what you pay for. I want everything easy.

I purchased an unbranded jack in 2004 to lift my 2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy, in an eBay auction, I bid $59.00 on that jack and won bid on the jack. It has served me well. I now lift my 2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy with this jack, no problems. It also has anchor points on each leg for tie down straps, I sometimes use them to steady the motorcycle. The only detractor I have found is getting the lift bars centered between the frame rails side to side. When there is at least some lift bar exposed on each side of the motorcycle, then it can be safely lifted. I will be using my jack soon, as I will be replacing the compensator with an compensator eliminator gear kit, and inspecting the cam chain hydraulic tensioners for excessive wear. The bike has 46K on it.

This was in my feed. I own a Pittsburg jack. The start of the video gave me a freakin heart attack. Your RG is nice and all but that mustang....whew.

I have both. The Pittsburgh Jack t-handle broke off at the mount where the t-handle slides into it, in part because of the extra force it takes to move it with a bike lifted on it. You’re right about the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh wheels being not so great. I welded the T-handle mount up and reinforced it and it functions just fine again. Is the J&S better? Absolutely. Does the additional cost and wait time justify the difference in quality? In my humble opinion… Nope. I went ahead and bought the red full size harbor freight motorcycle lift when they were on sale for about half the price of my j&s. Best money spent in terms of convenience to work on your bikes. Unfortunately, bigger footprint in the garage though. Great comparison video.

I bought a Pittsburgh jack it failed right out fo the box i took it back,bought a resl jack,i bought a J&S jack i love that jack it never let me down,you get what you pay for.

I love my Harbor freight Pittsburgh jack. No issues. Goes down at great speed.

To make it as sturdy as possible u can put ratchet straps from bike to jack as the most secure way.

Good vid. With the release valve lever, weld a piece of tube on to it. You'll have finer control.

looking at the condor, you would think you could have a similar type lock down flip system added without much issue, would make for a very versatile system.

Well done. Great review. The HF jack is what I was looking at. My issue is how can the US jack be $500+? We know the answer. If it was something less, I would buy the US made one. I feel bad, but as a retired soul, I have to watch the spending. All things motorcycle are costly. Thanks again. Best review I have seen on the jack.

I've had my harbor freight jack for about 15 years. It's the next level up and they still sell it in a different color for ~$200. I have never had an issue with it, but have to squirt some oil in the casters periodically. As for the cost, Pittsburgh is a Harbor Freight brand. Harbor Freight has their own factory in China for some products and contracts others out. They are handling the entire supply chain themselves, keeping the costs down. Nice Don't give up the Ship banner! Alumni?

nice video..nice bike...love the car...you've got a flat on driver side rear. 😂

Looking for a Jack for my 00 screaming eagle road glide,,having to wrench on the fuel injection system,,thx for the vid,, probably taking the cheap way out. Hopefully it don't cost me my life!! Lol

The J&S jack is rock solid, with no wiggle, but must be jacked up ALL the way to the top.

Nice demo thanks brave man though so close to that nice mustang! I'm guessing ratchet straps is what gives them the courage to climb on the bike on the stand

Think about putting a 2x6 under the kickstand, so when the bike goes down or lowered from the jack it want lean as far. Also if the jack is released to fast will help with the sudden drop of the bike.

And now J&S Jacks is out of business and took a bunch of people's money without delivering a product. Good luck finding parts for your J&S.

I own a J and S motorcycle jack. Very well built and functions much better than a harbor freight plus it’s American. Very stable! I’ve owned it for over 10 years and still works as it were new.

I have that same Jack I bought it in 2008. I’ve had many jacks over the years. And you must put the locks on it. Set it down on the locks that makes the bike a lot more stable. My bike sits like that all winter I will run around. I’ve also climbed up on it. Also, that is a family owned company American company with a lifetime warranty. All but the jack the bottle jack they don’t give you a lifetime warranty on that. I don’t know what they want for now but they were $32. So I need my bike jacked up off the ground all winter. A good thing to do is spray the piston with some fluid fill or WD-40 so it doesn’t. Rust over the winter. And if you have used any type of jacks, you don’t turn them wide open to set your car down or your bike or anything else like that. Q what’s up man

Lol ! ! ! 🗨️😂💢 Cue, this is a very informative yet entertaining video especially the intro LMAO ! ! !

Came for the review stayed because of the mustang. A man after my own heart.

Love the start! I almost fell over with the bike lmao. Good review. You're not related to Morgan Freeman by any chance?

My Harbor Freight was only $69.99 back when 8 years ago..... Have used it on 4 different Roadglides and now that I have a Triglide been looking for a lift table. But the HF jack is still lifting when I need it. Thanks for the review. I would think a extension on the J&S lift, release could be made with some sort of I bolt for support.

If they both do the same job, along with the Harbor Freight jack being as old as it is... HF wins the day. It isn't a "Daily Use" item for me. Once a Week or 2 maybe. Thank You for a fine review, sir! Ride Safe!!

A 3 foot tube with an inner diameter to fit over the release lever on the J & S would be handy so you don't have to bend over to release it.