How old was the jack?

 

I have a K&L jack and use it to lift an Ultra with it and never had any problems. I then got a (like new) red Sear jack for free last summer and never used it until 2 weeks ago so I could wash my wheels. I went to lift the bike and only the front wheel would come off the ground about 6 inches as this Craftsman was twisting as I went to lift the bike. I put it back down, moved it back some and again same thing. Moved it as far back as I could almost to where it was at the edge of the frame and front wheel came up about 3 inches before the rear wheel started coming up. Bike was real wobbly before I could get it to the lock position. It settled a little when on the locks but was still to wobble for me. Each time I had to stand the bike up to get the jack under it. With the K&L it just rolls under the bike and clears the frame, not so with the red Craftsman. Not using it again unless it’s on my 4 wheeler, but then I don't need two of them taking up space.

 

Get the Yellow jack..it fits and is aluminum

 

i have the red craftsman jack too and have used it for about 5yrs and never had a problem with it

 

My brother has the red jack and I used it several times before buying the yellow jack. The red one worked fine but was very heavy and didn't roll very good. The yellow jack is much lighter and easier to maneuver. The one thing I don't like about the yellow jack is it is difficult to lower the bike smoothly compared to the red one.

 

Oh yeah, the Craftsman Red Jack is rated at 1,500 pounds. I've even used mine to jack up the side of Mazda Miata to rotate tires.

 

Same here!

 

I have used my "Red" Sears jack since 2005 with no issues what so ever. If you are removing a wheel you can block the opposite wheel with a small scissors jack or something to make you feel better if needed!

 

In reading some posts, I noted "Tied down" and "use blocks." What does this mean? In using my J&S, I don't have to "tie down" or "use blocks" for security while working on the bike or removing a tire. Confused why someone would buy something just to do extra "tie down" or "block" work. Just buy the J&S or Pitbull and be done with it; nuff said.

 

I've used mine on my Roadking and left it on the stand for days at a time with no issues.