I am planning to tear into the 09 fatboy this winter. Cam chest and inner primary and compensator. What’s your first choice for a Jack to do this type of work? A lift/table is not an option, I just don’t have the space to commit to it. I am tossing around a simple scissor jack or one of those OTC hydraulic jacks. I don’t want to give up the floor space for the OTC or hydraulic jack but I’m guessing it’s more stable. Any advantage to a wheel chock/stand?
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I've had steel, aluminum, cheap, expensive and currently have 2 lift tables, but the J&S is the way to go. Yep, it is expensive, but had I bought one in the first place, I would still be ahead due to all the jacks I went through. I still use it all the time. Great platform for cleaning and wrenching. Even airing the tires (which is a pain on the Indian) is easier with it.
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What I noticed is they start to rock more and more with time. The joints are not replaceable, like the seals. They do not roll over floor joints like the J&S. They typically don't lift as high. The J&S has better clearance around the bike. Just my $0.02.
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