Sears Yellow/Red Jacks
#71
06-21-2012, 09:03 PM
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 
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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
)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
#72
06-21-2012, 09:12 PM
+1 Width for stability, i would not invest in a 25# piece of...... to work on my ride. I am looking for a jack as well.
#73
06-21-2012, 09:30 PM
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I had the Sears red jack and loved it. Then I got my 06 SE Fatboy and could not get the jack under the bike. Had to change to yellow Sears. I am not a fan of the yellow. Mine seems to drop the bike like a rock. Some that have the same jack do not have this complaint. So, whichever you get, at least you are warned and can return it if it is not to your liking.
#74
06-21-2012, 09:56 PM
I have used Craftsman (yellow) since 2008 and my bike lives on it with both wheels off the ground when I am not riding it. I use it when I wash it and service it. Did the same with my other bikes and my last one was heavier than the Limited.
It works for me.
Oh yeah...my buddy has a 06 ultra and uses a Habor Freight jack. Everytime he uses it the bike is 18-24 inches off the ground. He washes it on this jack and cranks it so it can as he says "shake off the water". I am sorry I do not trust anything habor freight any more. Seems everything I buy from there breaks the first time I use it.
It works for me.
Oh yeah...my buddy has a 06 ultra and uses a Habor Freight jack. Everytime he uses it the bike is 18-24 inches off the ground. He washes it on this jack and cranks it so it can as he says "shake off the water". I am sorry I do not trust anything habor freight any more. Seems everything I buy from there breaks the first time I use it.
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06-23-2012, 09:51 PM
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This video demonstrates the difference between all of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avJ2a0oOvCU
#76
06-23-2012, 09:59 PM
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08-22-2012, 11:08 AM
I, too, have had the Sears red jack for a number of years. When I first purchased it, I upgraded all of the nuts/bolts/washers to grade 8 hardware for peace of mind and it has provided me years of trouble free, dependable service. I just replaced the tires on my Street Glide, and, with the bike secured by tie-downs, I had no issues with stability.
Although I have a Kendon lift/rack for servicing the bike, the Sears red lift works out great when I need to pull the wheels.
And regarding the Kendon bike lift/rack, I couldn't be happier. If I had the room, I'd get a Handy lift, but the Kendon stands upright when not in use and is out of the way against the wall of the garage.
Like someone said earlier in this thread, it is more often than not the user and not the equipment.
Although I have a Kendon lift/rack for servicing the bike, the Sears red lift works out great when I need to pull the wheels.
And regarding the Kendon bike lift/rack, I couldn't be happier. If I had the room, I'd get a Handy lift, but the Kendon stands upright when not in use and is out of the way against the wall of the garage.
Like someone said earlier in this thread, it is more often than not the user and not the equipment.
