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[ace07fxdl]

I need a jack. I know J&S makes a great jack but I figure if the Sears yellow jack will work for me why not. If it won't I'll go J&S. Thats why I'm asking here. Main use will be just to jack up for the winter and cleaning, a little maint, etc. I've got tie-downs if I need them which I know I will. Any thoughts on the sears yellow jack for use with my 08SERK

[Fired00d]

You may want to take a look at this thread - New Sears Bike Jack.

 
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[mr_magoo]

Have the older style and it works great for washing and detailing the bike.  Would be hard to change the oil or do work on the bike.  IMHO

[Fired00d]

Have the older style and it works great for washing and detailing the bike.  Would be hard to change the oil or do work on the bike.  IMHO

Ditto here.

 
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[ace07fxdl]

wow....ty for posting that link. I don't need to try and save a few pennies with any worries about jack failure like that. I'm going J&S. Thanks again.

[Fired00d]

wow....ty for posting that link. I don't need to try and save a few pennies with any worries about jack failure like that. I'm going J&S. Thanks again.

You're welcome. Good decision. If I were doing anything other then washing/detailing bike w/my jack I'd go the same route.

 
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[porthole]

Check this thread

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=5246.0;all

I did a review detailing some items with the jack including the optional oil drain pan, but the thread is in limbo somewhere here, maybe one of the mods can find it

http://www.cvoharley.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1143902438/0

[Fired00d]

Check this thread

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=5246.0;all

I did a review detailing some items with the jack including the optional oil drain pan, but the thread is in limbo somewhere here, maybe one of the mods can find it

http://www.cvoharley.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1143902438/0

That link is to the old site which isn't up anymore. Do you remember what the topic was, who started the thread, or what it's about? Some keywords would help.

 
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[Fired00d]

Is this the one you are looking for - J&S Jack and the SEEG?

 
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[Fired00d]

Or maybe this one - J&S Jack - revisited?

 
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[porthole]

Do you remember what the topic was, who started the thread, or what it's about? Some keywords would help.

Gary, The topic was something along the lines of J&S Jack review, and I started it. I posted a bunch of pictures and also showed the oil pan during an oil change. Along with my hint for the thumb screws.

[Fired00d]

Gary, The topic was something along the lines of J&S Jack review, and I started it. I posted a bunch of pictures and also showed the oil pan during an oil change. Along with my hint for the thumb screws.

It wasn't either of the ones I posted above?

 
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[RJ749]

You may want to take a look at this thread - New Sears Bike Jack.

 
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Fired00d
 

This looks like the info from d00d's post that has the only user info, after reading the posts there.

I bought one of those Sears jacks on Sunday, fits beautiful under the bike and the lift is incrediable, and it is secure from left to right, but  the bike is unstable forward and rear, I believe the aluminium is not strong enough and  twists and gives when raised it starts this rocking action, like a hobby horse. I  would not want to wrench on it., or even rub on it.  So thanks to Sear's great return policy, it goes back it goes Monday,
IMHO  - don't waste your time

[porthole]

It wasn't either of the ones I posted above?

I think both of those posts cover it. It' been long enough I don't remeber.

J&S Jack and the SEEG

J&S Jack - revisited

[skreminegul07]

One problem with the SEars Aluminum Yellow Jack is that the handle will pull out of the jack if you pull on it to move the bike.  The small spring loaded pin doesn't go deep enough in the groove to hold it very well.  I pulled it apart and ground everything down so that the pin protrudes more now.  Be careful or you will go flying backwards.  I know two other owners and this is common.