Sears Yellow/Red Jacks
#41
10-25-2010, 01:41 PM
I can't stress enough how important it is to put the bar through the holes on the aluminum jack and rest it down on the bar. Up till then the bike will be wobbly. Once rested it's very stable. The beauty of the aluminum jack is its light weight and how the handle is also fluid release control.
To each their own though. Gotta go with what you are comfortable with.
To each their own though. Gotta go with what you are comfortable with.
#42
10-25-2010, 02:18 PM
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#43
10-25-2010, 03:17 PM
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How does the red/yellow jack handle a major shift in weight and balance like when you remove one of the wheels? I won't use the jack often which means a Sears jack makes more sense, but I will be removing the wheels with it so if that means I need a J&S/Pitbull then that's what I'll get.
Went with the J&S and now I can climb on the thing without straps, and without a hint of worry (the J&S video don't lie!). No more stressful moments with the J&S jack.
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10-25-2010, 03:43 PM
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#45
10-25-2010, 04:20 PM
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Hi all. Getting ready to do my 20k miles service on an '09 Electra Glide but I still need to get the jack. Wondering if anyone has experience with the yellow or red jack from SEARS, how good they are, and what the "real" difference is?
I don't care about turn tables or anything fancy. I just need something to reliably go up and down. Reliable being the big thing because I hate having to purchase things twice because I bought garbage the first time around.
I don't care about turn tables or anything fancy. I just need something to reliably go up and down. Reliable being the big thing because I hate having to purchase things twice because I bought garbage the first time around.
#47
10-25-2010, 07:25 PM
#48
10-25-2010, 08:23 PM
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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.
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.
#49
10-25-2010, 08:58 PM
I can't stress enough how important it is to put the bar through the holes on the aluminum jack and rest it down on the bar. Up till then the bike will be wobbly. Once rested it's very stable. The beauty of the aluminum jack is its light weight and how the handle is also fluid release control.
To each their own though. Gotta go with what you are comfortable with.
To each their own though. Gotta go with what you are comfortable with.
