Sears Red Jack vs. Yellow Jack
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From: Miami County, Ohio
I originally owned the red jack, from Sears. Bought it to lift a VTX 1800. Man was I ever pissed when that thing crapped out, it was stuck on the first safety position or lock. Would not pump-up one bit, was not even a year old, I was really glad that it did not get stuck in the top position. My wife loves it when I tell her "Just grab this and hold it steady" while I lifted the rear off first.
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From: Tulsa, OK.
Apparently Harbor Freight used to sell a stand, but I haven't been able to find it or one like it for a reasonable price.
http://images.harborfreight.com/manu...4999/94778.pdf
http://images.harborfreight.com/manu...4999/94778.pdf
When doing time consuming mods and you bike may be out of commission for a couple days, no worrys, it wont go anywhere if its on top of that stand either. Occasionally I like to place my bike up on the stand while I give her a good washing, also makes it a lot easier to inspect things like tires, clean rims, do oil changes...............
I will see if I can post a picture of my home built stand sometime.
Now you guys that have the bank and room for an actual motorcycle lift I envy you, and would agree that it would be the best way to go. But for us poor boys, who have limited room and funds, make sure you get/build a jack stand.
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From: Tulsa, OK.
here is the site for the peps-x stand, sorry, I was off on the spelling.
What can I say, the VTX has been gone for a little over a year now.
https://www.pepsx.com
What can I say, the VTX has been gone for a little over a year now.
https://www.pepsx.com
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here is the site for the peps-x stand, sorry, I was off on the spelling.
What can I say, the VTX has been gone for a little over a year now.
https://www.pepsx.com
What can I say, the VTX has been gone for a little over a year now.
https://www.pepsx.com
http://www.pepsx.com/
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here is the site for the peps-x stand, sorry, I was off on the spelling.
What can I say, the VTX has been gone for a little over a year now.
https://www.pepsx.com
What can I say, the VTX has been gone for a little over a year now.
https://www.pepsx.com
Pepsx is crazy to charge $135 plus shipping, for that I'll build my own or have a local wielding shop do it.
Thanks for the link though. It gives me a template to reference to.
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From: Tulsa, OK.
But I also understand the $$$$$$
Here is a pic of mine
Got one of those "snazy" tool organizers attached to the end of it as well. They can be found at a local Ace Hardware for around $5, and worth it to.
Good luck man!!!!!!!!
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If you price out the powdercoating you may find that the asking price is not all that bad.
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I could care less if it's powder coated or not. I'm not interested in aesthetics, I'm only interested in function.
However seeing that I can't seem to find one similar to the pepsx I guess they can ask what they want. That of course doesn't mean I have to buy it.
Anyway, thanks for the tip.
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No offense but the only need is for a stand that's been sprayed with some Rustolem paint, has two rubber cushions on top and is strong enough to hold up 900 .lbs.
I could care less if it's powder coated or not. I'm not interested in aesthetics, I'm only interested in function.
However seeing that I can't seem to find one similar to the pepsx I guess they can ask what they want. That of course doesn't mean I have to buy it.
Anyway, thanks for the tip.
I could care less if it's powder coated or not. I'm not interested in aesthetics, I'm only interested in function.
However seeing that I can't seem to find one similar to the pepsx I guess they can ask what they want. That of course doesn't mean I have to buy it.
Anyway, thanks for the tip.
Good Luck Amigo!!!!!
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