Bike Jack
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Vancouver, B.C.
RE: Bike Jack
I ruled out both of the Sears jacks (and some others) prior to going with the one I did, and if I could do it all over again I would spring for the J&S.
I don't use it all that often but it's something I'm always going to have one of. I figure I'll sell the one I have one day and get the J&S, but I'm kinda **** about most things. (naw....I'll buy a table when that day comes)
CN
I don't use it all that often but it's something I'm always going to have one of. I figure I'll sell the one I have one day and get the J&S, but I'm kinda **** about most things. (naw....I'll buy a table when that day comes)
CN
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
RE: Bike Jack
ORIGINAL: captjon37
I was a cultured pearl diver for 35 years and i can tell you that no one here knows better than me that the sears red works just fine.
I was a cultured pearl diver for 35 years and i can tell you that no one here knows better than me that the sears red works just fine.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 333
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From: Indianapolis
RE: Bike Jack
Here's another post on the yellow jack
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2465485/tm.htm
I use it every single day with no problems whatsoever
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2465485/tm.htm
I use it every single day with no problems whatsoever
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Milwaukee, WI
RE: Bike Jack
Have the J&S and the Master Blaster. Both well worth the money. The J&S jack is so quick, easy and sturdy that you will use it a lot. Like I have said before with $20k+ being hoisted up in the air it is well worth a few extra bucks to me.
I am not one who loves cleaning my bike I would rather be out riding it. As sifularson says with this combination cleaning the bike is an easy 15min job now.
I am not one who loves cleaning my bike I would rather be out riding it. As sifularson says with this combination cleaning the bike is an easy 15min job now.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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RE: Bike Jack
another vote for J&S. Had mine for a little while and use it a lot for moving the bike around in my garage and cleaning it. I have heard that the jack you were asking about works fine, just not as rigid or sturdy when the bike is up in the air.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Antonio, TX
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Lafayette, LA
RE: Bike Jack
ORIGINAL: bsstrat
Is the Craftsman yellow jack adequate for an Ultra or is it only for smaller bikes. I am debating on this or a J&S jack. It will only be used for cleaning and very light maintenance so I would like to save the money if I can but I don't want to take a chance if the yellow jack is not good enough. I appreciate your feedback.
Is the Craftsman yellow jack adequate for an Ultra or is it only for smaller bikes. I am debating on this or a J&S jack. It will only be used for cleaning and very light maintenance so I would like to save the money if I can but I don't want to take a chance if the yellow jack is not good enough. I appreciate your feedback.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA
RE: Bike Jack
The Craftsman yellow is amazingly stable for its size and weight. I have been under my bike pulling on a torque wrench for 50 ftlbs with no issues. Its like any other tool ... be careful with it and don't misuse it.
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