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Message started by JLC on 06/02/17 at 06:29:41

Title: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by JLC on 06/02/17 at 06:29:41

What is the best store-bought jack for lifting a Savage/S40?

Title: Re: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 06/02/17 at 07:07:37

Best to me may not be best for you. What's your definition of "best"?

Cheapest?
Provides the most support?
Fastest?
Can be used for other purposes?

Are you looking for a specific motorcycle jack that lifts the entire bike or just a jack to put under the case?

Title: Re: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by Serowbot on 06/02/17 at 08:18:03

Hard to beat homemade...
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Title: Re: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by JLC on 06/02/17 at 08:36:16

"Best" as meaning one that does fit the Savage/S40 well, is safe, lifts the whole motorcycle, and provides good access for working on the bike. Looking online I found many lifts from under $100 up to $400, and I am ready to pay anything in this price range for the right item. I am only looking for a motorcycle lift, as I have an automotive lift for my other vehicles.

I am hoping there are members here who have tried different lifts and found one or two that work really well.

I will consider home made for sure.

Title: Re: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by verslagen1 on 06/02/17 at 08:51:30

I would hazard a guess that the 2 rail m/c jacks offer the most versatility.
But really depends on you. The header hangs down a bit, so the RYCA style adapter plate is needed.

I have a floor jack to lift the rear wheel.
Put under the muff bracket it's pretty stable for the rear wheel work.

I have jack stands for front wheel work.
1 under each foot peg and it's pretty stable.

I also have a chain hoist. Take the tank off, hook the center square tube and you lift it as high as you want, work front, rear, both.
Wiggles a lot, but it ain't falling ever.

I also have a old style bumper jack that'll lift the bike like a m/c floor jack. A bit unstable, need to make the RYCA style adapter plate for it.

Title: Re: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by ero4444 on 06/02/17 at 13:42:18

not too long ago I bought a "triple lift" jack from Pep Boys for about $100, that has #1 "large" lift platform big enough for a transmission or motorcycle. #2 a removable jack pad for point lifts #3 a brace to insert when you jack it all the way up, to function as a jackstand.

Not the best for anything, but it is pretty sweet while it works. I read a couple of stories about it leaking oil - it hasn't happened yet, and it is serviceable with new o-rings. With jack stands it makes rotating car tires easy.

If you find it in store for $75 that's a steal.
https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/198976/01036?bvstate=pg:2/ct:r

Title: Re: Best jack for lifting S40?
Post by zipidachimp on 06/02/17 at 14:25:21

I've got one of these, but paid $69 for it. Really, a $20 jack with a block of wood works fine.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641744_200641744 8-)