Just used mine for the first time yesterday. From assembly to raising my 900# Ultra Limited was about 45 minutes. I used a Sharpie to locate the center of gravity between the front and rear and put a tiny dot on the bottom of the heat shield.. Also I learned that you need to leave room behind the side stand so the left front caster can freely rotate.
Thanks Motorman and Camera Girl. I store my bike off site in a heated facility so don't have much need for the dolly. A jack might be useful for doing oil changes.
Craftsman floor jack. All one piece. Rolls around. Don't have to get on your knees to operate it. Foot pump and lock in place. Never falls. Wash my bikes on it all the time. Got mine for $60 on sale.
Good review. Thanks. The Lets Roll commercial makes it looks easy. I have a H-D center stand that is good for cleaning the bike, but the wheels are on the ground. Also, no jack works with the center stand on. I tried with a Sears Yellow Jack and after two hours of trial and error I quit and sold the jack. I did take off the center stand and got the bike up on the jack, but it wobbled too much for my liking, so I chose to stick with the center stand and sold the jack. Ride safe.
a J&S jack does it all .. I have had one for years now .. easy to use, when lifted keepers will keep the bike raised for ever .. move ability is simple, secure and safe. I'd highly recommend you try one (if you don't have one already hiding in you garage someplace).
An impact wrench would probably be strong enough to lift it. Take one of Donna's old nail polish bottles and put a small visible dot where the tape is on the frame. It will last a lot longer, and won't be conspicuous. Jayman...
I have an old MC hydraulic jack I use for everything. If you want to leave the MC in the air ,it has safety catches that stop it from dropping more than a few inches. Only bad part is , it takes up a lot of room on one side of the MC.
I have a hydraulic jack similar to the one you showed in the process of reviewing the jack/dolly combo. I use mine to lift the bike in the center which lifts both tires off the floor with a couple pumps-less than a minute. It only moves perpendicular to the bike (sideways), but let’s me swing it 180° in a one-car space and park it out of the way of the car. That way I can pull straight in, park it with the jack, and pull straight out next time I go riding. The bike is very solid on the hydraulic jack with no tie down straps. The hydraulic jack also has a mechanical stop if I’m working on it, so it doesn’t depend on hydraulics to hold for a length of time. I don’t store it on the jack, however. It only took me 2-3 tries to find the balance point. I just line up a point on the engine case with the edge of the jack. Works for me!
@@motorman857 Mine is a Chinese knockoff that says it’s a Goodyear, but it’s around 25-30 years old. I think I bought it at Sam’s Club, but that was a long time ago. I had to re-weld the handle on recently, but the foot pump hydraulics and locking bar still work.
Hello Motor Man ! Was thinking that it might be the castors. Grease the swivel part to assure they can swivel when you change directions. Great video. Who makes that dolly ? Glad to see you and camera girl made it through storm 👌 ok!
I'll stick to my J&S jack. Wheel it under one of my bikes with the long handle option, jack it onto the safeties and release the bottle pressure. I could leave it there, safely, all winter if needed. It beats crawling around on your knees with that scissors jack!
I bought the HF ATV jack 20 years ago for my 02 GW. Used it once and sold the wing. Now I have a Valkyrie and use it constantly. The rear wheels are casters, so I can maneuver pretty good. It has stops on it, so I can work on the bike worry free and store it. Downside is, it’s heavy and and awkward to store it. Sure is handy though. I like the dolly jack, it looks very stable compared to my HF.
@@motorman857 and that is something I really do not like about the HB jack, even with tie downs, I have to stay conscious of how I am pushing or pulling on the bike. While I have had the bike’s wheels off and really had no issues, The dolly jack not only looks more stable, but it also looks like there is room for some maintenance under there. Pretty nice. I like the jack the dolly jack comes with also. Good video
Looks like it would be a decent product for storage during the winter. I'll be putting mine in storage sometime in November when the weather really changes. For me, if we get the occasional fluke day where it's 40 degrees or higher during the winter months, I'll take the bike out for a stretch locally. So fighting that dolly every time seems like it would be a pain in the tail.
Looks like it would only work with a more forward mounted kickstand type of bike. The kickstand on my Lowrider is more to the center of the frame. I have a J&S type of jack that works really well with anything.
Ah that is annoying it's so tough pushing forward on the dolly. Weird how it has that problem. The black Dolley Jack looks good otherwise. Btw - Would be good to see a demo of the yellow jack and how you use it if you can.
I just bought one of these. I can't figure out how place the jack so the dolly actually can slide under and not interfere with the kickstand. 2023 Heritage Classic 114.
I use it on my 2023 Low Rider S without interfering with the kickstand. Have someone hold the bike straight up the first time so you can see where to position the jack.
Once you know where the jack goes so that it lifts the bike equally, the procedure goes much quicker. And if you don't plan on using the dolly, it works even faster. But so does my Craftsman jack and no tools needed. This is a great product for someone who needs to move the bike around the garage, or if you are storing the bike for the winter. But as far as just lifting the bike up for a detail, the standard motorcycle jack is more efficient.
I failed the sills test at a H-D dealer because I couldn't shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear due to the nerves in my left foot being destroyed by a medical condition. I asked if I could take the test with a bike equipped with a heel-toe shifter, and they said no. Really?
I have a Hydraulic Jack that I can just slide under the bike and foot pump it up within seconds. Spins in any direction effortlessly. I can jump on the bike while it’s on the Jack and it won’t budge. Pricey, but worth it.
You could use it for that but you'll need an oil receptacle that fits between the legs of the dolly. I have the H.D. oil catcher and it's too wide to fit underneath the dolly.
I almost bought one until I measured my frame. I don’t have the 18” of frame that their website shows is needed on a 18 Fatboy behind the jiffy stand. Their website has a bike confirmation page that includes Softails but not specific enough.
No way it takes 40min to get it on the dolly once you have marked the spot! I just watched a guy do it on another video. He said something about you gotta give a bit of a pus to get the casters to move in the direction you want to push, which makes sense... he also said something about not over-tightening those top nuts above the casters or it's hard for them to turn... maybe that's what you did, cause he was moving the bike easily. I have no dog in the fight, this thing costs too much for me as I don't need the dolly for storage, I have a ton of room... just need something to jack up for oil change once a year.
I reckon the most affordable solution is one of these which are common on Ebay: i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cPkAAOSwjG5eJtpM/s-l500.jpg If anyone already has the lifting jack, they should be able to get the tray on wheels separately. These things are well made and well priced.
Good review. Thanks. The Lets Roll commercial makes it looks easy. I have a H-D center stand that is good for cleaning the bike, but the wheels are on the ground. Also, no jack works with the center stand on. I tried with a Sears Yellow Jack and after two hours of trial and error I quit and sold the jack. I did take off the center stand and got the bike up on the jack, but it wobbled too much for my liking, so I chose to stick with the center stand and sold the jack. Ride safe.
Just used mine for the first time yesterday.
From assembly to raising my 900# Ultra Limited was about 45 minutes.
I used a Sharpie to locate the center of gravity between the front and rear and put a tiny dot on the bottom of the heat shield..
Also I learned that you need to leave room behind the side stand so the left front caster can freely rotate.
Thanks Motorman and Camera Girl.
I store my bike off site in a heated facility so don't have much need for the dolly. A jack might be useful for doing oil changes.
Craftsman floor jack. All one piece. Rolls around. Don't have to get on your knees to operate it. Foot pump and lock in place. Never falls. Wash my bikes on it all the time. Got mine for $60 on sale.
Same here. Best purchase ever.
Smart people don’t buy 600.00 for a jack dolly system
Good review. Thanks. The Lets Roll commercial makes it looks easy. I have a H-D center stand that is good for cleaning the bike, but the wheels are on the ground. Also, no jack works with the center stand on. I tried with a Sears Yellow Jack and after two hours of trial and error I quit and sold the jack. I did take off the center stand and got the bike up on the jack, but it wobbled too much for my liking, so I chose to stick with the center stand and sold the jack. Ride safe.
The most important thing is to get it up...after that it's easy...
a J&S jack does it all .. I have had one for years now .. easy to use, when lifted keepers will keep the bike raised for ever .. move ability is simple, secure and safe. I'd highly recommend you try one (if you don't have one already hiding in you garage someplace).
Which model do you have? This one? th-cam.com/video/4Q0Q_mGHimc/w-d-xo.html
Out of business beat a lot of people out of their money!!
An impact wrench would probably be strong enough to lift it. Take one of Donna's old nail polish bottles and put a small visible dot where the tape is on the frame. It will last a lot longer, and won't be conspicuous. Jayman...
Good review as usual, thanks. For me, my modified Craftsman jack has worked just fine for the last nine years on my FXDC for maintenance and storage.
I have an old MC hydraulic jack I use for everything. If you want to leave the MC in the air ,it has safety catches that stop it from dropping more than a few inches. Only bad part is , it takes up a lot of room on one side of the MC.
The one I have has the catch as well but it's failed on me a couple of times so I longer trust it.
@@motorman857 Was going to say mine has catches too but I never rely on it too.
I have a hydraulic jack similar to the one you showed in the process of reviewing the jack/dolly combo. I use mine to lift the bike in the center which lifts both tires off the floor with a couple pumps-less than a minute. It only moves perpendicular to the bike (sideways), but let’s me swing it 180° in a one-car space and park it out of the way of the car. That way I can pull straight in, park it with the jack, and pull straight out next time I go riding. The bike is very solid on the hydraulic jack with no tie down straps. The hydraulic jack also has a mechanical stop if I’m working on it, so it doesn’t depend on hydraulics to hold for a length of time. I don’t store it on the jack, however. It only took me 2-3 tries to find the balance point. I just line up a point on the engine case with the edge of the jack. Works for me!
My Craftsman jack is 20 years old. The bracket that keep the jack locked, wore out years ago.
@@motorman857 Mine is a Chinese knockoff that says it’s a Goodyear, but it’s around 25-30 years old. I think I bought it at Sam’s Club, but that was a long time ago. I had to re-weld the handle on recently, but the foot pump hydraulics and locking bar still work.
Unfortunately, he sold it. Have you contacted Lets Roll and asked them?
I have this setup and I can get it on the dolly in under 3 min. Really awesome setup I love mine
With your setup, are you able to move it up and down? Not just move it sideways. If so, please send me the video.
Hello Motor Man ! Was thinking that it might be the castors. Grease the swivel part to assure they can swivel when you change directions. Great video. Who makes that dolly ?
Glad to see you and camera girl made it through storm 👌 ok!
@@stevenwaller192 the maker of the dolly is in the description information under the video. www.letsroll.store/
I ordered one last weekend and it arrives today. Hope it works. The Ad says 2 minutes to lift. Doesn’t sound like happens that fast…
Once you get it centered and mark it for the next time, and if you use a drill, I can see just a few minutes to get it up on the dolly.
Nice too see you made it through the storm! 👍
I'll stick to my J&S jack. Wheel it under one of my bikes with the long handle option, jack it onto the safeties and release the bottle pressure. I could leave it there, safely, all winter if needed. It beats crawling around on your knees with that scissors jack!
I bought the HF ATV jack 20 years ago for my 02 GW. Used it once and sold the wing. Now I have a Valkyrie and use it constantly. The rear wheels are casters, so I can maneuver pretty good. It has stops on it, so I can work on the bike worry free and store it. Downside is, it’s heavy and and awkward to store it. Sure is handy though.
I like the dolly jack, it looks very stable compared to my HF.
The Dolly jack is extremely stable. And no need for tie downs.
@@motorman857 and that is something I really do not like about the HB jack, even with tie downs, I have to stay conscious of how I am pushing or pulling on the bike. While I have had the bike’s wheels off and really had no issues, The dolly jack not only looks more stable, but it also looks like there is room for some maintenance under there. Pretty nice. I like the jack the dolly jack comes with also.
Good video
Looked as if the RF caster didn't want to turn when you were pushing it forward.
Like the idea of using tape marks to mark the balancing point of your bike.
Looks like it would be a decent product for storage during the winter. I'll be putting mine in storage sometime in November when the weather really changes. For me, if we get the occasional fluke day where it's 40 degrees or higher during the winter months, I'll take the bike out for a stretch locally. So fighting that dolly every time seems like it would be a pain in the tail.
Please do all your videos in faster motion, hilarious! You're still the best 😎
Looks like it would only work with a more forward mounted kickstand type of bike. The kickstand on my Lowrider is more to the center of the frame. I have a J&S type of jack that works really well with anything.
I have a couple suggestions for you to review. Wheel Dock wheel chock and Motomover motorcycle dollie.
Ah that is annoying it's so tough pushing forward on the dolly. Weird how it has that problem. The black Dolley Jack looks good otherwise. Btw - Would be good to see a demo of the yellow jack and how you use it if you can.
I just bought one of these. I can't figure out how place the jack so the dolly actually can slide under and not interfere with the kickstand. 2023 Heritage Classic 114.
I use it on my 2023 Low Rider S without interfering with the kickstand. Have someone hold the bike straight up the first time so you can see where to position the jack.
40 minutes!??! It takes me less than 5 to get mine jacked, on the dolly and the jack removed. Use an impact driver on the jack.
Once you know where the jack goes so that it lifts the bike equally, the procedure goes much quicker. And if you don't plan on using the dolly, it works even faster. But so does my Craftsman jack and no tools needed. This is a great product for someone who needs to move the bike around the garage, or if you are storing the bike for the winter. But as far as just lifting the bike up for a detail, the standard motorcycle jack is more efficient.
Thank you. I was thinking about getting one but will wait
Jerry you always on point!👍
I failed the sills test at a H-D dealer because I couldn't shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear due to the nerves in my left foot being destroyed by a medical condition. I asked if I could take the test with a bike equipped with a heel-toe shifter, and they said no. Really?
Pro tip...................a cordless impact wrench for the jack.
I tried both a cordless and a powered impact drill. Neither could lift it.
I have a Hydraulic Jack that I can just slide under the bike and foot pump it up within seconds. Spins in any direction effortlessly. I can jump on the bike while it’s on the Jack and it won’t budge. Pricey, but worth it.
Finally an honest review of these. And it’s also way overpriced!
Thanks Jerry
What about changing three hole oil change is it good for that ….
You could use it for that but you'll need an oil receptacle that fits between the legs of the dolly. I have the H.D. oil catcher and it's too wide to fit underneath the dolly.
Where did you get that flooring? Want to do my garage like that.
Garagefloorinc.com When I got them they were $1.50 each. I'm sure they've gone way up in price now with the supply chain and the high shipping costs.
The price is kind of steep, but I like the concept.
This is something you'd never have to buy again and will last a lifetime. Plus, there's a lifetime guarantee.
@@motorman857 The kit with both, yes, it's a one time purchase. In your case, you could potentially buy multiple dollies.
I almost bought one until I measured my frame. I don’t have the 18” of frame that their website shows is needed on a 18 Fatboy behind the jiffy stand. Their website has a bike confirmation page that includes Softails but not specific enough.
I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work on a Fat Boy or any softtail but I'll check it with my Friends 2022 Fat Boy and let you know.
@@motorman857 Thanks will be interested in what you find. I suspect the rear dolly support will be off of the frame and on the joint of the swing arm.
I am surprised Let’s Roll hasn’t chimed in on this conversation.
@@tomwertman8207 It's possible. I'll let you know.
Motorman have you seen your buddy yet who owns the Fatboy to test the lift?
Jerry, are you safe from the storm?
Yes, thanks. We are north of Tampa Bay, all good here.
Gee, Jerry, I figured that you were too old to play with a dolly . . . ;)
👍
I have sound.
Impact wrench will lift it 👍😎👍
No way it takes 40min to get it on the dolly once you have marked the spot! I just watched a guy do it on another video. He said something about you gotta give a bit of a pus to get the casters to move in the direction you want to push, which makes sense... he also said something about not over-tightening those top nuts above the casters or it's hard for them to turn... maybe that's what you did, cause he was moving the bike easily. I have no dog in the fight, this thing costs too much for me as I don't need the dolly for storage, I have a ton of room... just need something to jack up for oil change once a year.
No sound. Or is it just me?
It's you...audio is working 100% ...
@@motorman857 Ended up working. Had to reload/refresh a couple of times.
@@freddetro7020 If you are watching on a phone, it takes a while before the sound comes thru. I have no idea why.
No sound
Try this link th-cam.com/video/90EliAHgBJ0/w-d-xo.html
Love your channel Jerry , but that Jack is a total joke !
It was designed to store a bike. It works well for that purpose.
Way to much work.......
I reckon the most affordable solution is one of these which are common on Ebay: i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cPkAAOSwjG5eJtpM/s-l500.jpg
If anyone already has the lifting jack, they should be able to get the tray on wheels separately.
These things are well made and well priced.
No way would I trust my bike on that setup shown in the eBay link
@@kurtruppenthal9506 That's good Kurt. Which one would you recommend to get?
I purchased a floorjack style lift,,foot pump,,1,100lb.i strap it down &lift it/.Harrbor freeght./works fine. 👍nice floor
Waste of 600.00. Lol
Good review. Thanks. The Lets Roll commercial makes it looks easy. I have a H-D center stand that is good for cleaning the bike, but the wheels are on the ground. Also, no jack works with the center stand on. I tried with a Sears Yellow Jack and after two hours of trial and error I quit and sold the jack. I did take off the center stand and got the bike up on the jack, but it wobbled too much for my liking, so I chose to stick with the center stand and sold the jack. Ride safe.
No sound
Try this link th-cam.com/video/90EliAHgBJ0/w-d-xo.html