Storage on a Jack?
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Storage on a Jack?
I've got the Sears yellow jack and was wondering if storing the bike (FXST) on it over the winter would raise any flags?
I have it on the safety stops not the jack itself holding it up.
Anyone done this?
I have it on the safety stops not the jack itself holding it up.
Anyone done this?
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
Not on a SEARS, I have J&S jacks. I build scoots on 'em, and store 'em. I also built a couple of roller carts to store on. Lift with the jack, put the cart under it, lower jack, good to go.
You gots it, as you posted, just make sure it is on the stops. I would suggest tie downs, not sure how 'stable' it is on those, but that is your call.
Actually it is a 'good' thing. Takes the pressure off the wheel bearings. Not that storing it for a while in the winter, is gonna flatten a roller in 'em, but long term, can cause damage. Plus, if you need space or have to move it, just grab and roll.
You gots it, as you posted, just make sure it is on the stops. I would suggest tie downs, not sure how 'stable' it is on those, but that is your call.
Actually it is a 'good' thing. Takes the pressure off the wheel bearings. Not that storing it for a while in the winter, is gonna flatten a roller in 'em, but long term, can cause damage. Plus, if you need space or have to move it, just grab and roll.
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From: Canal Fulton, Ohio
I put my FLSTF on the Sears Yellow jack last year with no problem. Planning on doing same this year unless someone has reason not to. I do strap it to the jack for long storage and make sure it is settled down on the stops and the bottle pressure is released.
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You will be fine using the Sears Yellow Jack as long as you use one of the three safety positions and release the pressure on the "bottle"...
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Ditto last post. I have the ol' Dunwell (very similar to J&S) and as long as you have safety positions to take the pressure off the bottle and strap it down (not necessary on Dunwell, it's so stable) should be OK. I like getting mine off the floor for storage.
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