Sears Red Jack
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Sears Red Jack
OK guys, I know we have gone over this subject before and I am not trying to beat a dead horse here, but I was all set to buy this Sears Jack based on member recommendations when I came across this review on the Sears web listing of the red jack.
Overall Rating: ***** (*= stars. poor to excellent) 1 *
October 2, 2006
By bigbelly73 from Allentown, PA
Workmanship: 2 *
Value: 2 *
Performance: 1 *
Durability: 3 *
"I wish I would have known about these reviews before I wasted money on this thing. It is way too high to get under any street bike. It makes it very awkward to roll the bike onto pieces of wood to get it high enough to get the jack under it. Unlike other reviews I have had no trouble with the jack (yet) it lifts strong and is very stable, but if you have a big heavy cruiser like I do this thing will not just roll under it and lift like advertised."
According to the jack specs its lowest height is 5-1/8 inches. My EG Classic is 4" on the left side and 6" on the right when on the kickstand. Standing upright it has a 5" clearance. No way this will slide under my scoot when it's on the kickstand or even if I hold it upright which I really don't want to have to do. It kinda defeats the whole idea of being able to easily lift your bike. How do you use this? Anyone out there run across this problem?
Overall Rating: ***** (*= stars. poor to excellent) 1 *
October 2, 2006
By bigbelly73 from Allentown, PA
Workmanship: 2 *
Value: 2 *
Performance: 1 *
Durability: 3 *
"I wish I would have known about these reviews before I wasted money on this thing. It is way too high to get under any street bike. It makes it very awkward to roll the bike onto pieces of wood to get it high enough to get the jack under it. Unlike other reviews I have had no trouble with the jack (yet) it lifts strong and is very stable, but if you have a big heavy cruiser like I do this thing will not just roll under it and lift like advertised."
According to the jack specs its lowest height is 5-1/8 inches. My EG Classic is 4" on the left side and 6" on the right when on the kickstand. Standing upright it has a 5" clearance. No way this will slide under my scoot when it's on the kickstand or even if I hold it upright which I really don't want to have to do. It kinda defeats the whole idea of being able to easily lift your bike. How do you use this? Anyone out there run across this problem?
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RE: Sears Red Jack
If you have had it less than 1 year, take it back for a refund. It only has a one year warrenty and you will not be satisfied. Check out this one. I will be replacing my "red" Sears jack with this one. www.jsjacks.com
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Motown
RE: Sears Red Jack
I use one with my Street Glide. Not sure of the clearance, off hand, but all I do is roll the rear tire onto a 1/2-inch thick board. I grab the right handle bar and straighten the bike up as I push the jack under the bike. Works fine, very stable.
Having said that, the only reason I'm using the red jack is because I bought it when I had my Fat Boy. The jack worked perfectly since the Fat Boy had more ground clearance. If I were to buying another jack today, I'd get the yellow Sears jack which is lower, or one of the others (more costly) that I've seen posted here. Unfortunately I can't remember the manufacturer's names.
Having said that, the only reason I'm using the red jack is because I bought it when I had my Fat Boy. The jack worked perfectly since the Fat Boy had more ground clearance. If I were to buying another jack today, I'd get the yellow Sears jack which is lower, or one of the others (more costly) that I've seen posted here. Unfortunately I can't remember the manufacturer's names.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 371
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From: Las Vegas, NV
RE: Sears Red Jack
I have the RED one. it will fit under my Ultra, but barely....wisg I had the yellow one. The $300 is nice, but I do not use the jack that often to justify that cost..the $169 yellow one is bad enought.
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From: Rhode Island
RE: Sears Red Jack
Yellow one slides right under my Classic and works great.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Lakewood,CA
RE: Sears Red Jack
I use my yellow Sears jack all the time. My only complaint is the handle comes out too easy when dragging it. As far as use it's great.
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From: Reading, PA
RE: Sears Red Jack
You need to slide the lift under the bike from the high side (right) when it's on the jiffy stand. Slide as far as it will go, and pull the bike upright as you slide it under.
