What's proper way to use a lift?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,975
Likes: 12
From: NJ
Is this the Sears jack you guys have or is the professional model different?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,933
Likes: 11
From: Kentucky
I have the Sears jack, but mine is red. I think it may be the professional model, but otherwise looks about the same. What's the guy in the video complaining about? Did he think a $100 Sears jack would lift his entire Heritage off the ground and hold it perfectly still?
If anybody is looking for one, they sell the same jack at Harbor Freight, without any Sears logos (but exactly the same down to the paint), cheaper.
If anybody is looking for one, they sell the same jack at Harbor Freight, without any Sears logos (but exactly the same down to the paint), cheaper.
Last edited by brenn; Sep 28, 2010 at 02:12 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,741
Likes: 1
From: South Jersey
Sears has two lifts; a red one and a yellow one. The red is cheaper and is steel. The yellow is aluminum. The red will not slide under a low sitting bike whereas the yellow will. They are both fairly unstable... it's why I use a table lift for major work...
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
I have a road king that was lowered and the red Sears jack. I never use the tie downs and have never had a problem. I jack the bike up often as the tide comes into my garage on a regular basis-never had any reason to worry.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, NY
Is this the Sears jack you guys have or is the professional model different?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,578
Likes: 4
From: Northern California
Some Harley softail models (Fatboy included) need frame protectors to keep the jack off the rear shocks. Inexpensive item...around $18. A towel over the seat will protect the seat when tightening down the straps. It's cheap insurance to strap the bike down. When the bike is balanced, mark the spot on the frame, or on the frame protectors, so next time the jack is easier to use.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, NY
Took Sears lift back & ordered a J & S jack
Thanks for all the input. After reading your comments about the J & S, I visited their website and was very impressed.
Took the Sears jack back. I never used it but threw out the box a few weeks ago. They didn't even question it and gave me refund.
The J & S is on order along with the handle.
Great forum.
Thanks guys!
Took the Sears jack back. I never used it but threw out the box a few weeks ago. They didn't even question it and gave me refund.
The J & S is on order along with the handle.
Great forum.
Thanks guys!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,927
Likes: 5
From: Midwest
I have one of those and the bike is secure from side to side--it's the front to back where it wobbles a lot. I generally run the tiedowns to the front and rear crash bars on one side just to steady it some.
I also have the jack point marked with a piece of tape on the frame so I put it in the right spot everytime I lift it.
I also have the jack point marked with a piece of tape on the frame so I put it in the right spot everytime I lift it.