Wheeldock and Sears Red Jack?
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Road Warrior
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From: Rockland County, NY
Wheeldock and Sears Red Jack?
2009 Ultra, not lowered
I was told that the jack would definitely work with the stand but I couldn't do it today. The jack was too far forward and the front wheel came four inches off the ground while the rear wheel stayed on the ground. I lowered it and didn't go any farther.
Even if I could have put the jack under the bolt it was still too far forward. With the bike on the stand the flange on the base of the jack contacted the feet of the stand, limiting how far rearward the jack could be placed. With the bike on the kick stand I tried to slide the jack under the bolt (a bit farther back) using 3/4" boards to account for the bolt. I could not fit the jack under the bike along with a 3/4" board on the runners.
Has anyone successfully used this jack with the Wheeldock? I love the stand and today I used the 3/8" plywood method to clean the rear wheel but I really want to be able to use the jack too.
Any suggestions?
Should I have continued to raise the jack even though the front wheel came up so much before the rear?
Is there another jack that will work better?
I was told that the jack would definitely work with the stand but I couldn't do it today. The jack was too far forward and the front wheel came four inches off the ground while the rear wheel stayed on the ground. I lowered it and didn't go any farther.
Even if I could have put the jack under the bolt it was still too far forward. With the bike on the stand the flange on the base of the jack contacted the feet of the stand, limiting how far rearward the jack could be placed. With the bike on the kick stand I tried to slide the jack under the bolt (a bit farther back) using 3/4" boards to account for the bolt. I could not fit the jack under the bike along with a 3/4" board on the runners.
Has anyone successfully used this jack with the Wheeldock? I love the stand and today I used the 3/8" plywood method to clean the rear wheel but I really want to be able to use the jack too.
Any suggestions?
Should I have continued to raise the jack even though the front wheel came up so much before the rear?
Is there another jack that will work better?
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From: Columbus, Indiana
I put my jack under the wheeldock and it works better than without it. Put the bike on the center stand then roll your jack under the bike with it touching the feet of the stand. Be sure and also have your jiffy stand down. This is for my 07, but it should work for you too. The bike comes up rear tire first and is very sabble on the red jack. I hope this helps.
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From: Indian Land, SC
Is it possible to put the bike on the center stand and then use the jack??
That way the feet would be out of the way......My center stand is still sitting in the box or I would try it....
That way the feet would be out of the way......My center stand is still sitting in the box or I would try it....
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I use the Red Sears Jack and the I have the Wheeldock. I don't remember having any trouble at all.
I usually just raised it enough to get the wheels off the ground. But I remember the last two times I jacked it up, I went all the way up and used the highest lock position on the jack.
I raise it up off the Wheeldock and lower it onto the side stand.
(because the Wheeldock will raise into riding position when the bike is lifted off of it)
I usually just raised it enough to get the wheels off the ground. But I remember the last two times I jacked it up, I went all the way up and used the highest lock position on the jack.
I raise it up off the Wheeldock and lower it onto the side stand.
(because the Wheeldock will raise into riding position when the bike is lifted off of it)
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Sears Jack Wheeldock
I have the Wheeldock Centerstand on my bike and have used both sears jacks with it the Red one and now the sears aluminum yellow jack there isnt a problem using either. I would suggest putting the bike on the jiffy stand then jacking it up. I guess you could jack it up when the wheel dock centerstand is holding up the bike I wouldnt because when you let it down off the jack you have to let it down onto the jiffy stand, and its easier to let the bike back down and repostion the jack to equally lift the bike, If you jack it up off the centerstand when the WD snaps back up like it is when not in use you cant repostion it as easy my 2 cents!! Besides when I position the jack I move the rear pad of the jack just in front of the WD mount and it works great the whole bike comes up. IMHO the yellow jack isnt as sturdy as the red one although its easier to manuver and put away in the garage!!!
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Road Warrior
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From: Rockland County, NY
Thanks to all. I was nervous because the front wheel came up first. I'll try again with confidence after hearing from all of you. What a great comfort it is to be able pick the brains of so many knowlegable people. Jeff
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From: Memphis TN
I have the yellow Sears jack. Before I installed the WD I found as close to perfect CG using the jack and 'marked' the position where the arms should be. I'd line-up and each time the lift would be even.
There was a slight conflict when I installed the WD. Front wheel came up more than I wanted before the rear. After fretting and playing, my college education told me to put the stationary jack wheels (the fixed wheels) where they'd normally go, and move the rear casters towards the back a little. Duh!
What I've got is the bike sitting on the jack, not square by just a hair. The jack's fixed wheels are a tad closer to the front wheel than the rear casters. The bike goes straight up and is plenty stable.
There was a slight conflict when I installed the WD. Front wheel came up more than I wanted before the rear. After fretting and playing, my college education told me to put the stationary jack wheels (the fixed wheels) where they'd normally go, and move the rear casters towards the back a little. Duh!
What I've got is the bike sitting on the jack, not square by just a hair. The jack's fixed wheels are a tad closer to the front wheel than the rear casters. The bike goes straight up and is plenty stable.
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