Craftsman Motorcycle Lift Unboxing and Review 

Thanks for your review of the lift; it's people like you who take the time not only to explain what you like and dislike but also show demonstration showcasing the product itself. Much peace and grace to you, thank you

2000 I got mine been using it 19 years and its seen a lot of use on 10 bikes , I wait till I have the bike up and the lock is set before I tie it down , a centered bike will not fall off , but if you start turning bolts you want it tied down . Great lift for tire brakes .

Thanks for the overview , have had mine for about 10 years (it was a gift) and I am finally going to use it this Spring

Love the birdsong in the background! Thanks for the video - just bought one after watching.

Im glad you used your bike to test in this video. Thank YOU

Thank you Dennis. I didn't have an Enigma machine and magnifying glass to decode the pitiful assembly instructions that I had with mine. . Your video made putting it together simple. Thanks again.

Thanks for the video exactly what I needed for the strap down

Hi Dennis, greetings from Seven Hills, NSW, Australia, thank you so much for your easy to follow and very helpful video, I purchased a very similar but unnamed Motorcycle/ATV lift/jack from eBay, but I found the assembly instructions difficult to follow, so I checked on RU-vid and thankfully found your video, and although there were some little differences between your model and the one I had bought, with your very helpful video I was able to assemble my Motorcycle/ATV lift/jack, I haven't used it yet, but I'm more confident after watching your video that it will be ok to use because of your helpful instructions and safety advice, thanks again and much appreciated. 👍 😃 I do hope that you and all your family have coped well with all the issues caused by the Coronavirus epidemic!

Thank You... Hubby wont read instructions EVER!!! So video was a life saver.... Finally got it to work...

You did an excellent description and provided detail on how to use this. Thank you

Great review and instructions - you actually sold me on this. As a newbie rider, this is the type of stuff I need to watch... especially for winter storage and future repairs. Thanks Dennis!

2 Thumbs Up! (Bird sounds was a nice addition.)

I remember when Sears was a thing.

Great video, Direct, clear and comprehensive. Thank you.

Thank you sir🙏🏽. AWESOME video. I have this Jack and you made using it super easy. 👌🏽 you just another reason why you tube works 🔥🔥.

Thank you so much! Made buying one of these a much less stressful purchase!

I have this exact motorcycle jack. I got it for Christmas about 15 years ago. I have several different motorcycle lifts/jacks/stands. I never use this one. I have tried to use it. It is too unstable. You have to jack up the bike from one side or the other, and you have to strap the motorcycle to the stand to stabilize it. It’s got two flat lifting points, and it’s pretty rare that you can get both of them under the frame. Exhaust pipes are usually in the way. Or belly pan fairings, or the engine hangs down between the lower frame tubes. if you are able to get this stand under your bike and stabilize it. The jacking mechanism is going to be in your way on one side or the other. So you have to position it on the side of the motorcycle you are not going to be working on. once you get your motorcycle in the air if you are using the stand just to change the oil, many times it blocks access to the drain plug or access to removing the oil filter. it’s a two-man job to lift a motorcycle with a stand. One guy to hold the bike, one guy to work the stand, a third guy would be helpful to look under the bike while one guy is working the jack.. I have had one of these stands for the past 15 years. It sits against the wall standing up in the corner of my garage. I would sell it for 20 bucks. I’ve tried to use it about 10 times, I usually ended up using something else. This stand is great for quads, or for lifting your riding lawnmower, but the fact that it’s on casters, it’s just unstable

SAME exact unit as the Harbor Freight Lift.... Just different paint! I have the HF unit, no problems... good luck

The only thing I never liked about these jacks is how the weight center shifts when you remove a wheel. The strap does help though. But due caution is necessary. I always anticipated placement of the lift for what I was going to remove, and never had a mishap thankfully. Also, you need a smooth concrete floor to move it around. I also like the stabilizing posts that are built in.

Thanks for the information shown how it goes together

Good review. More hoping I get one for Father's day for my Ultra Classic

Thanks a lot friend and wonderful birds too:)

I've had this same jack for about 15 years now but when lowing my VTX, it bounces up and down while being lowered. It never use to do that before so it's time to drain the old bottle jack fluid and put in some fresh stuff in. Like anything else, they just need periodic maintenance and genuine TLC. You'll get years of service out of your jack, great buy. UPDATE: I added a fine adjustable pedal stop and now my bike lowers perfectly.

Thanks for the review. I'm just now looking into motorcycle jacks. There are quite sure few fans of PitBull jacks and J&S jacks. Both those are north of $400. I appreciate you demonstrating moving the bike around with the jack. Good video.

Looks good .Just never trust a side stand .Shame ya can't be on the side stand side when you let it down .But thats life.

Thank you for this video. This helped me with a quick installation.

Nice video! I'll probably buy this jack at Sears since I'm a new owner of a Softail Slim 2019. Thank you!

Hello Dennis thank you so much for the video i really enjoy it and the review was wonderful from you i just bought it one pre owned from a very nice lady she used to have a bike and she told me she used only a couple of times for her bike the jack looks like a brand new and also she give me the owner manual the only the is missing is the straps but since i got 4 on box from harbor freight i don't care much about it but i do care about about the jack and is working perfect and for 75 bucks for.i am more than happy with it thanks again for your nice video and provide us the viewers with such good reviews on the items we can use for hours own benefit with hours toys God Bless you my friend and i keep on watching for more new reviews from you.,Adrian

Thank You 😊

Thank you!! I’m going to get a used one of these tomorrow hopefully, this review is very helpful!

Watch your water pump seems like it’s always above the pads on that Honda

Love the Intro.👍

Perfect thx. Nice editing.

A very helpful video. Thank you Dennis!

Great video. Thanks for posting. I have the SCA version which doesn’t have lockable castors or tie down straps. The castors can be replaced with lockable ones though so it’s no biggie.

Good job two straps though

Great video, thanks for that just needed to see it work on a big bike. My Triumph America should be a breeze.

Great review I'm buying one hope it fits underneath my bike there's not much frame and by the way nice bike

Very nice demo and review. Thank you

great review, God Bless...

Thank you,i have one and it goes down just fine,i just kind of tap it and it goes easy.Just be very careful.

Thanks

Thanks,!

Great job editing out the repetitive bolt tightening scenes. Seems like a sturdier unit than Harbor Freight or Northern Tools.

Great video.

That's identical to the cheaper one sold at Harbor Freight. They must be made by the same manufacturer.

thank you

Ty. I’m buying one!

Perfect! Thanks.

Gracias. También tengo una shadow. (Shadow 600)

Great Video

Also…🤔. My bike is an ‘05 Shadow aero VT750. I see totally What you meant about the rails. I’m a little nervous about hoisting it cause it looks like they might be a 🤏🏼tad short for the frame 🙄. Should I shim it With some 2x4’s to add length or just go for it? Thanks in advance

Very helpful, thanks!

Great video bud well done!

Yup thanks Dennis!

thank you

Nice jack.

Very helpful! TY!

Nicely done, thanks

GREAT JOB MAN! YOU SHOULD DO THIS FOR A LIVING! LOOKING FOR ONE RIGHT NOW....

Good job thank you

I miss Sears up here in Canada too. I ordered a stand online (which I'm not a fan of, but with all that is going on in the world) and it said about 4 to 6 weeks. | checked it out last week and did not know it is being shipped from China? If I knew that I would have bought something else ware! Will have to check it out good when it comes in, not much I can do but wait right now. Did not say it was shipped from china????

Thanks Dennis for this clear video! I also bought this one this week. I have a vt 750 from 1998. But when i look underneath, i see that there are a few parts of the engine comes underneath the frame. So i think wheni lift the bike i lift at he engine a bit. Is this a problem? I dont see you use parts or wood or something to be sure not to touch the engine.

U look like the guard from green mile

Great video. Thank you.

Thank you, good review.

Please tell me where two straps go on the bike, I'm small doing it alone on parking lot that's not the best. thanks.

Nice review I bought one 👍

hello< saw this video and i liked the lift jack and went and bought one. sad to say it would not fit under my bike to lift it up, i have a honda 2007 vtx 1300 now i got to package it up and take it back. any suggestions

Great review

Thank you Dennis for this very instructional video. Mi bike’s engine bottom protrudes 1.5” pass the frame making it impossible to support the bike without damaging the biotin of the engine. Do you know any solution using this type of motorcycle lift?

Dennis great video, I have the same jack, are you still using yours? Thanks

Thanks for the video. Questions: Why did you use just one strap? Is it best to use 4 straps like on a trailer, or 2 straps, or just the 1 strap like in your video. Thanks again.

Nice video👏🏼

Denis how many inches is the lift tall when the lift is down?

Thank you for the review I need to work on mine and my bike is over 700 # Hopefully it will be just as smooth as yours

I just hope that isn't a union bird:)..good post Dennis!

Where its made?

Thanks for the vid

Where do I add hydraulic fluid if needed on the Sears Craftsman Jack

Is that a Shadow?

great review thanks, question for ya, is the jack in the way of the oil plug when performing an engine oil change

Link for the item ?

thanks for the video, are the pads under the exhausts or on the sump when you're lifting?

Does it works on sportbike too?

I have one and it is hard to roll my Harley Road king around on. It Jack's up an down okay but I would not buy another one.

Thank you for the review. what is the length and width of the unit.

I wonder if this would be good to lift or hold a small car engine with one mount off so just to hold one side.

hey Dennis i went out and brought the jack after watching how easy you put it together. i had no problems in putting it together and the jack worked. the problem that i have is that i used it for my goldwing and the descent to me was too fast and the bike came down hard. luckly it was not up to high. have you had any problem like that. if so what did u do to fix the issue.

Nice vid. Thanks.

Great review! Can the jack be folded for storage so an SUV can park over it?

I have a virago 250 do you think it's too small for a jack like this. how far apart are those pads that hold the bike up? if this would work on a dirtbike it should work on my bike as a reference... if not ioo just buy a regular stand

Great video, how high does that jack up to the third locking pin 24 inches?

Good review!

Hey Dennis, how's your jack holding up? How many times have you use it? Thanks for the video, enjoy.

good video, how high can you get the bike off the ground?

Can you lift a sport bike with it?

How is this lift holding up? I'm really interested in purchasing one and I've read some horror stories about the bottle jack failing after a few uses.

My brain still can’t comprehend why the bike still don’t fall over on that

Good video