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UNTMatt
12-12-2007, 11:05 PM
I'm looking at two jacks one from Sears recommended by a couple of people in another thread that can be seen here:

Craftsman Professional Motorcycle/ATV jack (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950191000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Lift+Equipment)

The second one I'm looking at is at Costco. Does anyone have this lift and, if so, how do you like it? I like the tie down strap anchor points on this lift although it does not get as low as the Craftsman nor does it lift as high. Not sure how much issue that will be. Both seem to be the same width and reviews are mainly positive between both of them. Costco is a bit higher with the Torin than Sears on the Craftsman.

Torin Aluminum Motorcycle Jack (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11187436&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=)
racer1735
12-13-2007, 09:36 AM
I have the Craftsman and use it quite a bit, both for my ST as well as my dual=sport bike. It does come with a pair of 'riser blocks' which help get it up under a higher bike. Its a nice, rugged lift and is well constructed.
MLRickards
12-13-2007, 09:56 AM
I have the smaller Craftsman version. Works great on the dirt bike, haven't tried it with the ST (but there are pictures somewhere in this forum of it being used with an ST).

You're welcome to come by the house and play with it if you'd like. I think you can get it for right around $100 or less now.
UNTMatt
12-13-2007, 10:19 AM
I have the smaller Craftsman version. Works great on the dirt bike, haven't tried it with the ST (but there are pictures somewhere in this forum of it being used with an ST).

You're welcome to come by the house and play with it if you'd like. I think you can get it for right around $100 or less now.

Thanks for the offer.

I read this review (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-lift/) on that model and think I want to get the aluminum jack due to it's wider stance (or so that is my understanding).

I'm leaning towards the Torin because it looks like it may have an adjustment for the lowering speed and the tie down holds.