MC jack at Pep Boys $60

[RandyR]

Pep Boys in Georgia is having a sale on a MC Jack for $79.98 with a $20 mailin rebate.

 

Maybe its on sale elsewhere as well?

 

TORIN 1500 lb. Motorcycle/ATV Jack

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[Squidley]

That looks very similar to the craftsman jack that I use. Can't hardly go wrong as they are all made in China anymore so they perform basically the same....I'd go for it if your looking for one.

[Bigfoot]

For those who use one would you trust it on gravel? I'm talking level ground with a good packed gravel base.

[Squidley]

For those who use one would you trust it on gravel? I'm talking level ground with a good packed gravel base.

 

 

If I had to use it on gravel I would put a sheet of plywood under it or a sheet of steel. I dont know that I would trust any MC jack on gravel

[OutlawRider]

I understand there are two craftmans jacks. Which one is the best, not in to buying junk. Thanks for your help.

[RandyR]

I have the less expensive red Craftsman jack. I wouldn't call it junk, its not as heavy duty as the black (I think) one. The red one I've had for maybe 8 years, it lifts up my RSTD with the Carbon1 adapter and holds it there ok.

 

The Pep Boys jack looks somewhat different than the red Sears jack. The Sears jack has a long handle, and 4 wheels, not 2.

 

I've always used my MC jack on a concrete slab, I'm not sure how I'd feel using it on gravel. It would probably be ok if it was packed gravel without large loose stones. The jack has a large angle iron frame that supports it.

Edited June 21, 2009 by RandyR

[OutlawRider]

Thanks RandyR It'll be used in the garage or a flat concrete driveway. I just did not know how good these jacks are. I was not calling them junk. I just did not want to buy a jack that was and have my Venture laying on my shop floor. Thanks again I'll take a look at one.

[Guest tx2sturgis]

For those who use one would you trust it on gravel? I'm talking level ground with a good packed gravel base.

 

I haven't tried mine on gravel, but one problem would be aligning the jack ( and adapter) perfectly under the frame of the bike, while trying to scoot it around on gravel...I'm guessing that would probably be the proverbial PITA. Then there is the possiblity of the gravel base shifting and maybe tilting or dropping the bike, and if there is a human under there, say good-bye.

 

Me? I wont EVER try that.

 

Edited June 21, 2009 by tx2sturgis

[Steve S]

For those who use one would you trust it on gravel? I'm talking level ground with a good packed gravel base.

 

Bigfoot,

If you have a good hard packed, level surface I don't see why the jack would not work OK. Just remember that the jack wheels will settle and the frame of the jack will be on the gravel. A sheet of 1/2 to 3/4 plywood under the jack would give you a much firmer foundation.

 

I'm a firm believer in the Carbon1 Lift Adapter for lifting these bikes. My jack had an adapter that gave me a good four point lift, but I NEVER felt comfortable while it was in the air. Since I started using the Lift Adapter, I don't worry about it. I know they are kinda pricey, but it some of the best insurance I have ever bought.

[Nemo]

Some of these Jacks have the rubber pads only 12 inches long. That's not long enough to accept the carbon 1 adapter. I think the pads have to be at least 14 + inches long. I have the Red Sears Jack and I think it's great. Also another brand that I tried, the casters weren't installed true and it couldn't be moved around with the load on it.

[flb_78]

Ive jacked my bike up plenty of times on hard packed gravel in my driveway.

[Yammer Dan]

If I had to use it on gravel I would put a sheet of plywood under it or a sheet of steel. I dont know that I would trust any MC jack on gravel

 

 

Only way I would try that. At least a 2ft X 2ft piece.