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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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My wife surprised me by ordering a Sears Craftsman yellow alluminum motorcycle/ATV lift. It's due to arrive at the store this week. I appreciate her thoughtfulness but I remember reading some negative reviews on their lifts from current owners. Before I pick it up I want to be sure it'll work okay for my '06 Ultra so any suggestions or opinions on this particular lift would be appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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This yellow Sears aluminum jack is ABSOLUTELY CUSTOM FIT for the 05 Ultra (not sure about 06's).

One leg fits right in the "channel" so you can't go wrong; perfectly balanced. Use the single level setup.

I had mine jacked up yesterday about 8" to clean the tires. NICE and QUICK.

Some of those "bad" reviews on the forum might be on other scoots - I have no regrets whatsoever.

Best $130 I ever spent!!!

Your wife is a smart lady!!!!!



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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Very good small, lightweight lift. Just find you balance point and line it up on the frame. Lift away. Don't forget to set the support lock.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Love mine and don't recall any negative posts. The low profile easily slides under my Ultra while on the jiffy stand.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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No issues with mine either. You won't regret it.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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I have the red one.It works good but could be about a 1/2" lower.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks everyone for the comments! I'm sure I'll be pretty leary of lifting the Ultra the first couple of times. Looking forward to picking it up on Wednesday.
 
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Practice, and get used to releasing the handle SLOWLY to let the bike down...had a scare and the bike came crashing down on the first time. OH and don't make the same mistake I did either of putting the straps on the bars and then jacking the bike up...not unless you want custom bent bars!! []
 
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those lifts are worth their weight in gold- if youre into a CLEAN motorcycle.

i dont want to trump you- but i got an 06 Road King for fathers day/birthday/christmas last week!! [8D]
 
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Domestic Violence,

That is a great gift! I got my FLHPI last month for lots of future holidays as well.

Ride Safe.
 
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