I have one of the aluminum Red sears jacks...love it.

 

Got the "Yellow Jack". Works great.

 

i've been using the aluminum/yellow craftsman jack for the past few years without any problems. it's made well and it's performed just fine for me.

 

I have the cheap red one. It sits outside, and when I need it I drag it over and lift my bike. Works perfectly fine. I have had the wheels off, engine work, cleaning, etc. No problems.
Pretty much, it is the indian, not the arrow.

 

Ha....Unless you have a crooked arrow......o~`o............

 

Used a Sears red for 10 years and never had a problem. (did let my new RKC slip off as letting it down once but that was me not setting it on right, not the jacks fault )

Bought a J&S 2 years ago as a "gift" to myself and love it. While I have done heavy pulling and bolt torqueing on both I do think the J&S is a better built, more stable jack.

Do I like the J&S better? Yes Did the red work well for years and get donated to the son-in-law; still in service on a heavy bike? Yes

 

Yep, and the 1/2 that say its fine never have used another jack. The 1/2 that say its crap have.

 

I got my J&S jack about a month ago and I am very happy that i spent the extra money on a premium product. Look you spend a crap load for a bike and skimp on the jack? I would recommend also get the handle, great for pulling the bike around the garage when it needs to be moved for better lighting as i shine the s**t out of it.

speaking of shining.... I can't begin to explain how much easier my life has become for cleaning now compared to not having the jack....it's a must have!

 

Since 1994 I've owned all sizes of Harley's from Sportsters to Ultra's Also have owned and used Jacks like Larine, Sears Red and Yellow, J&S, Pit Bull and a Harbor Frieght.

Ive only used the Jacks for general maintenance and storage but can tell ya the Pit Bull was superior for me on the stability whereas the Lorine (sold at tractor supply) was the poorest excuse I ever used for a jack.

Back and forth on different bikes and jacks throughout the years has always bought me back to the Craftsman Red Jack... Not because it's the best but because I feel it the best value for the dollar! Furthermore, if you just need to lift the bike for occassional maintenance work, cleaning, and or storage then why buy the house when an umbrella will do?!

The argument between the Sears Craftsman Red vs the Yellow is: wieght, low profile and looks however, the hydraulic pump on the Yellow jack is "specific to the jack itself" meaning it's non-exchangeable. Also the Yellow jack's construction lends to more wobble then the red jack.

All said and done... Yes the pit bull and J&S are superb motorcycle jacks and are made for the daily wrenchers but for me are somewhat overkill for my needs.... so check your needs, check your wallet, double check your piece of mind then make your selection! Be it hot dogs or steak.... it all turns to shi... well you get the idea.

 

I have been using a "Red" jack for 8 years.Never had any problems with it.
Now that I have a 2011 Limited,it does seem to wobble more than when I had my '06 Road Glide.