Any tips on putting the J&S trike jack together

[Trampas]

I finally got enough money for the jack, supposed to be here today but guess their was a mix up on the shipping address, so will get it tomorrow.

So for the ones that have them, need some tips on putting it together, I'm sure their are directions but as a few of you that have them you know what to do and not do I guess, LOL.


All for now Trampas

 

[GARYD]

It is extremely heavy. All I can say is follow the directions. Nothing unusual. The only problem I had was getting the adjustable back support to fit between the exhaust pipes. It's very tight. I had to loosen the right exhaust clamp and rotate it a little for clearance.
One tip = DO NOT USE FORCE TO RAISE THE BACK SECTION. I did and broke the cable end connection one time and locked it up once - that was a nightmare releasing it and trying to get it back together. It was very tough but doable.

Good luck

BTW: customer service was very good - they sent me a new cable right away. ThumbUp

My only concern now is will it work on the new Milwaukee8 TG with the new exhaust. I guess I should contact them.

 

[trikermutha]

Some have stated it doesn't work yet with the new M8

 

[geezerglide11441]

Some have stated it doesn't work yet with the new M8

My understanding as well, however, they are a great company and I am sure the solution is in the works!!

Roger

 

[Trampas]

Well the trike jack is together and works good. As Gary D said about the muffler clamp is true, I had to rotate my up which now is easy and I can use the muffler clamp as a guide which will work out great.

As for the 2017 it will not work as people have stated and I'm sure they are working on something for it. I know when I ordered my jack they ask what year it was.

Thanks for the replies but it was a straight forward putting it together, just rotating the muffler clamp is all.



All for now Trampas

 

[HDB0B]

Having done work on several of my friends trikes ... they ALL had to have the crossover pipe clamp rotated in order to use the jack.

Bob

 

[GARYD]

Maybe we should contact J&S and let them know so they can add that to the install sheet.

 

[Trampas]

I called J & S and told them how happy I was with the jack, I did mention to them that I had to move the crossover clamp so it would work better without having to move it around to get it to work good. Not sure if they will add this to the instructions or not, guess maybe I should have since it looks like quite a few people are having to move it.


All for now Trampas