Sears red jack modification
Road Captain
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From: Southern Indiana
I'm wondering if the stock ride height has something to do with my issues.
I don't want to have to straddle the bike but that is the only way I can see it working.
Can any other FXDF owners chime in??
Stock heights
FXDWG - 6.2in.
FXDF - 4.9in.
I don't want to have to straddle the bike but that is the only way I can see it working.
Can any other FXDF owners chime in??
Stock heights
FXDWG - 6.2in.
FXDF - 4.9in.
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Either way, I can slide the lift fully under the bike with it on the stand and lift without touching the bike, stands right up as it goes up no problem.
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Puff, do you have your shocks adjusted soft? If so, your bike will sit a hair lower. If you stiffen your rear shocks, it should raise the backend.
As far as straddling the bike, it's a horrible idea. Do us a favor. Take a photo or video with the bike on the sidestand and the jack going under the bike.
Want to see where it hits.
Also, you could try using a piece of 3/4" thick wood under the sidestand. It will stand the bike up just a bit without you having to straddle the bike.
Something else must be up like your bike being lowered or something.
Are you trying to jack the bike up from the sidestand side???
As far as straddling the bike, it's a horrible idea. Do us a favor. Take a photo or video with the bike on the sidestand and the jack going under the bike.
Want to see where it hits.
Also, you could try using a piece of 3/4" thick wood under the sidestand. It will stand the bike up just a bit without you having to straddle the bike.
Something else must be up like your bike being lowered or something.
Are you trying to jack the bike up from the sidestand side???
Tourer
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From: Louisiana
In the same boat here, too. Have read that to release the HF jack slowly you press the pedal all the way, not just a little. Read the owners manual for it on the HF web site and it states in there that is the way to operate it. Pressing it slightly is to let the jack down all the way when un loaded. I asked the question earlier and was told this mod needs to be done to the HF jack also.
If it helps, there is a coupon in this months American Iron that gets you another $40 off, making it like $66 - shipped..
If it helps, there is a coupon in this months American Iron that gets you another $40 off, making it like $66 - shipped..
I just made the choice between these the yellow HF and the red Sears jack....decided on the Sears....primary reason being concerns about the control of lowering back down the bike. With the HF there have been comments about it being a very quick drop for some. Sounds like both jacks are comparable....but that is what pushed me toward the Sears for my choice. Picked mine up for $89 on Sunday.
- Dan
- Dan
Thanks for the info guys!
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From: Southern Indiana
Not sure where you got those numbers, but that ground clearance of 6.2" has to be a mistake, the 05 WG is listed as 4.6", the 08 is listed as 5.1", and the 12 is listed as 4.2"
Either way, I can slide the lift fully under the bike with it on the stand and lift without touching the bike, stands right up as it goes up no problem.
Either way, I can slide the lift fully under the bike with it on the stand and lift without touching the bike, stands right up as it goes up no problem.
Just did a Google search and it was the first return.....
Puff, do you have your shocks adjusted soft? If so, your bike will sit a hair lower. If you stiffen your rear shocks, it should raise the backend.
The Preload is set on 3
As far as straddling the bike, it's a horrible idea. Do us a favor. Take a photo or video with the bike on the sidestand and the jack going under the bike.
I will try to get pics of it. I really don't want to straddle it either
Want to see where it hits.
BTW, The jack frame is hitting the spring, not the lift pads, if that makes any difference
Also, you could try using a piece of 3/4" thick wood under the sidestand. It will stand the bike up just a bit without you having to straddle the bike.
Already tried a 2x4 and it didn't help
Something else must be up like your bike being lowered or something.
Bought from the original owner with nothing more than slip-on pipes.
Are you trying to jack the bike up from the sidestand side???
Mentioned that I am going from the exhaust side in post #330
The Preload is set on 3
As far as straddling the bike, it's a horrible idea. Do us a favor. Take a photo or video with the bike on the sidestand and the jack going under the bike.
I will try to get pics of it. I really don't want to straddle it either
Want to see where it hits.
BTW, The jack frame is hitting the spring, not the lift pads, if that makes any difference
Also, you could try using a piece of 3/4" thick wood under the sidestand. It will stand the bike up just a bit without you having to straddle the bike.
Already tried a 2x4 and it didn't help
Something else must be up like your bike being lowered or something.
Bought from the original owner with nothing more than slip-on pipes.
Are you trying to jack the bike up from the sidestand side???
Mentioned that I am going from the exhaust side in post #330
I'm having a similar issue, I have a Torin jack (pic below) and I think it's too narrow. When I position the lifting arm in front of the jiffy stand I need to add a lot of spacers to the rear arm to clear the jiffy stand bumper - that gives one arm without spacers (just on the outside of the arm) and one arm with about 1" worth of spacing... not too happy with them being so different!
After looking at the Service Manual it seems like the bumper just clips on, is that the case? I'd be happier removing it each time I put it on the lift (which wont be often) than having the arms so unevenly spaced...
After looking at the Service Manual it seems like the bumper just clips on, is that the case? I'd be happier removing it each time I put it on the lift (which wont be often) than having the arms so unevenly spaced...
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I'm having a similar issue, I have a Torin jack (pic below) and I think it's too narrow. When I position the lifting arm in front of the jiffy stand I need to add a lot of spacers to the rear arm to clear the jiffy stand bumper - that gives one arm without spacers (just on the outside of the arm) and one arm with about 1" worth of spacing... not too happy with them being so different!
After looking at the Service Manual it seems like the bumper just clips on, is that the case? I'd be happier removing it each time I put it on the lift (which wont be often) than having the arms so unevenly spaced...
After looking at the Service Manual it seems like the bumper just clips on, is that the case? I'd be happier removing it each time I put it on the lift (which wont be often) than having the arms so unevenly spaced...
as for the spacers, are you spacing the frame (between the lift pad and frame rail) so the bike sits level?? That's because the frame is irregular, whence you either need A) the harley dyna lift adapters or perform the mod on your jack. It looks like it can be done.
Just so we're on the same page, can you point out which end you are referring to as the "front" and "rear" of the jack?
I watched this video a little late. I bought a harborfrieght aluminum lift $149 on sale and had the lift adapters laying around. How ever I still have to roll front tire onto a 2X6 due to bike being lowered. I did pay real good attention to the last few tools needed for the lift mod though