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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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Pep Boys has this jack advertised this weekend. In the paper that we got today it goes for $29.99 after rebate. Anyone have this? Is it decent? I know a lot of you swear by (or sometimes at) the Sears red jack, just wondered if this is better, worse or about the same.
http://pepboys.shoplocal.com/pepboys...orcycle%2bjack
Either way, seems like for $30 ya really can't go wrong (unless it dumps your bike)
 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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I've got one and it works great for the girlfriends Sporty. I have used it on my FXSTC but I have another one that has a little wider support base than that one.

Bottom line it's a good, cheap little jack.
 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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I'd never use a jack that's obviously made very cheaply.
 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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The jack is cheap cause it's made in China but it's acually a well made copy of ones made in the U.S. that cost 5 times as much. I wouldn't buy one to use commercialy but for the few times the average bike owner uses one, it does the job just fine.
 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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It looks like the one I have been using for seven years. I haven't had any problems with it yet.


 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Well, I got one! I guess we'll see...
 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Will it fit under a RK Custom?, i have a really nice one i bought from Sams a couple years ago, all aluminum that the 2 legs of the lift stick up at the edge about an inch and will not fit under my bike.
 
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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The craftsman red lift if cool, but the yellow one is the latest and greatest model, imo. It rocks! It's a must have tool to change the oil in your new Harley. By the way, I use Amsoil 20W50 synthetic, with a chrome Harley oil filter. Only the best for my baby!

 
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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I have that exact ssame jack and love it some of my buds have borrowerd it and since got the same one. I use mine all the time take wheels off, clean bike, change oil, even let it run no problem also I don't feel any need to tye the bike down but that is just me..
 
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ORIGINAL: TerryM

Will it fit under a RK Custom?, i have a really nice one i bought from Sams a couple years ago, all aluminum that the 2 legs of the lift stick up at the edge about an inch and will not fit under my bike.
Looks like it would. It's maybe 3" tall when flat.
 



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