Sears red jack modification
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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I've had mine for about five years now, and no problems yet.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Milwaukee area
I haven't done this to mine, yet. But, this morning, I got to put Vic's mod to use. Slicker than turkey snot on a pump handle.
Tip of the day: Don't over-tighten your primary case drain plug.
Tip of the day: Don't over-tighten your primary case drain plug.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Middleboro, MA USA
Great mod. Did mine 2 weeks back. Cost me 60 bucks for the jack off craigslist and $10.58 in hardware, and about 10 minutes start to finish to mod. I've used it twice already and so far so good.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Michigan
macnab: Looks like mine. No worries. Easy controllable lowering speed. Smooth.
The front bolt is turned opposite for clearance at the jiffy stand.
The front bolt is turned opposite for clearance at the jiffy stand.
Last edited by kpolak; May 15, 2010 at 05:19 AM.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Ogden, UT
I know why you put the spacer in there, I also used some spacers just to make things quicker. But, I would lose that long spacer and go with a 1/2" spacer on each side. That long of a spacer and you are going to have problems later on as it weakens the mounting area and bolt.
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Club Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Passaic County, NJ
I know why you put the spacer in there, I also used some spacers just to make things quicker. But, I would lose that long spacer and go with a 1/2" spacer on each side. That long of a spacer and you are going to have problems later on as it weakens the mounting area and bolt.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Southwest Florida
Rich, I'm fairly certain I used just a standard bolt which I am fairly certain is grade 2. I did look for G5 or G8 but my lil smalltown hardware store doesn't have a huge selection. Lowe's is about 40min drive one way. I just didn't feel like taking that drive. Next time I'm in that area I may just get some grade 8 bolts, also for just a little insurance.
There does seem to be a good bit of metal to deal with. If someone was concerned with a 1/2" bolt not carrying the load, I didn't see a problem with drilling the existing holes to 9/16". Now if that can't hold a ~700lbs motorcycle, I don't know what will.
There does seem to be a good bit of metal to deal with. If someone was concerned with a 1/2" bolt not carrying the load, I didn't see a problem with drilling the existing holes to 9/16". Now if that can't hold a ~700lbs motorcycle, I don't know what will.
I think you're safe.
Sears has that jack on sale through today, online. Seriously considering it.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Grendel, there are better jacks out there but to be honest after performing this mod I'm pretty satisfied with the $120+$10 I spent on this jack so far.
From previous posts, don't lose your receipt incase the seals go bad.
From previous posts, don't lose your receipt incase the seals go bad.