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Nov 2, 2007 | 08:52 AM

marty44

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Sears Yellow Pro Jack Question

I'm getting ready to buy the Sears Pro Motorcycle (yellow) Jack and have a question. I have an 07 Deluxe and am concerned about the contact point hitting the shocks under the frame. Is this a problem? I know it's not a good idea to put the jack under the shocks. Anyone out there that has this jack and uses it with a Softail? Any advice is appreciated.

Nov 2, 2007 | 09:28 AM

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RE: Sears Yellow Pro Jack Question

The spread is wide enough to clear the shocks. I used the lift with no problems in my night train.

Nov 2, 2007 | 09:49 AM

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RE: Sears Yellow Pro Jack Question

Oh wow! A question I can answer. Yes, I have the exact same jack. It is a great one. However, on my '05 Heritage it does hit the shock ends if I am trying to balance the bike and get both wheels off the ground at the same time. So, here's the remedy: I insert the jack from the right side of the bike so the jack is perpendicular to the frame of the bike.Now get yourself3 or 4cedar wedges and shim the top surface of the jack on both sides of the frame so the shocks "think" they are riding above the jack and just raise the jack up. Hey, nobody said we ride smart bikes.........Justgreat bikes! The frame sinks easily into the softness of 1 or 2 wedges per side and does not mar the frame. Also you may need to watch out so you don't put pressure on any plastic tie straps holding your brake lines secure. You may not need those extentions that come with the bike. I have even removed the rear wheel using the jack. It also has a little clip that locks in place every few inches so the bike won't collapse if the jack fails. When you want to come down with it you will have to pull the clip up and then come on down. And of course be very slow with the jack. You're bringing down 700-800 lbs of raw, untamed motorcycle that may enjoy turning into a jack-in-the-box on you. Anticipate what will happen next as far as what the bike will do when it nears the floor. Same thing when you raise the bike. Remember it is at an angle when on the sidestand and at an angle is where it will naturally want to return. Hope this helps. Milwaukee

Nov 2, 2007 | 10:20 AM

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RE: Sears Yellow Pro Jack Question

I know exactly what youâ€™re talking about. A friend of mine ran into the very same situation. He was concerned about putting the lift surfaces against the shocks and any damage that it may have caused. After calling two different dealerships and getting two different answers ( yeah, go ahead, no problem; no way, donâ€™t do it), he decided to take another friends advise and stay clear of them all together. Place the lift as close as you possibly can to the front of the shocks and lift slowly. It may be a little tail heavy, but will sit nicely for general cleaning. He has the same jack lifting a Fatboy.

Nov 2, 2007 | 10:48 AM

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RE: Sears Yellow Pro Jack Question

Not sure why so many people have such a diverse way of getting around a simple problem.
I have the same jack and anytime I need to jack the bike up I use a cheap (under $20) part from your local HD dealer called a frame protector.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

All you need to do is get it, cut it to fit your bike and use it, works every time.
Just junk the stupid cheap a$$ strap that comes with the jack and get some real ratcheting tie down straps. The one that comes with the jack I wouldn't trust to hold a 5lb trout much less a 700+lb bike.