Tirox SnapJack V2 Portable Jack Item # 301003
Description
The SnapJack V2 is a collapsible tool for propping up your rear wheel to service your chain, inspect your tire or clean your rim. Use the included strap to pull in your front brake lever, then deploy your kickstand and position the SnapJack. The SnapJack uses mechanical leverage to raise your wheel.
Features
- Improved lightweight design, weighs 35% less (just 1.2 lbs) than previous SnapJack models Allows you to raise the rear tire slightly off the ground to spin the tire for chain cleaning/lubricating/adjustment and tire/rim cleaning
- Portable: Fits easily into most tank and saddle bags
- Adjustable: Works with most all 1980 and newer sport, touring, adventure touring, standard and dual sport motorcycles with double sided swingarms (not for use with heavy cruisers or long kickstand heavy bikes)
- Improved design works well with Triumph right side drive models
- For use on the right side of bike (opposite side from the kickstand)
- From the makers of Tirox motorcycle cleaning and chain maintenance products
- Includes: SnapJack V2 Variable, brake locking strap, anti-skid pad, and locking pin
Note: Always use on flat pavement and ensure engine is off.
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Rated 5 out of
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freebired69 from
Great Jack! But a Couple of Tips for Heavier Bikes
So I finally got this working and now it's a dream to use. But previously I was super frustrated, as when using the instructions, it was next to impossible to lift my bike onto the snapjack, to the point I strained my back trying to get it to work. After I tried about 40 times and almost gave up, I re-strategized and figured it out. And now it's super easy to use. I'm going to give you a couples of tips to make your life way easier if you have problems as well.
Like me, who's not a bit freaked out about accidentally tipping over their bike when trying out this thing the first couple of times.
I'll give the set-up advice based on my experience with my 2019 Ninja 1000 ABS with hard luggage. Essentially a sport tourer, but anything lighter or heavier than this should also work. Dry weight on this bike is about 505 lbs.
Rule #1: If it seems like MORE than minimal effort to lift your bike, you are doing it wrong!
DO NOT add more force. Do not think, you've not strong enough, even though the woman in the ad is doing five sport bikes in a row. You are not using the proper technique to get the bike onto the jack. It's VERY easy to do when you do it right and understand the physics. And next to impossible to do when you're not.
Rule #2: Don't think, you are pushing the snap-jack in or lifting the bike solely with the snap-jack. On heavier bikes it's more of an aid. The other hand is MORE important.
You are using the other hand FIRST to push the bike a little bit up and over, (essentially starting to tip the bike). You then push in the snap-jack with the other hand, to give it that extra lifting oomph. Then it snaps into place very easily.
I kept trying to push the jack in like the video and it led to a lot of wasted energy and slippage across the pavement of the rear wheel. When you do it right, the rear wheel ONLY raises up, it never moves horizontally across the pavement.
Rule #3: Remove any hard luggage and saddle bags.
This is what I finally figured out and it was a game changer. When I removed the saddlebags, I could get close to the bike and under the passenger grab handle, and then push the bike up and over with the grab handle first. Then when I pushed on the snapjack it slips in place.
70 to 80% of the force is used by the hand pushing up and over with the opposite hand. The snap jack is about 20% to 30% force max, and is secondary to the first movement.
For my bigger bike, it's a coordinated effort, you push with the one hand and as you feel it lift a bit, you then push with the snap-jack hand and it just snaps in place.
Rule #4: Practice on a very hard, non-slip surface to start, once you get it working there, then change surfaces.
They recently redid the asphalt in my parking lot so it's still quite soft, I found the side-stand slipped more as did the snap-jack. And so I was worried all the time when I was using the snapjack.
Choose the perfect hard surface first to get used to using the snapjack. Solid, old asphalt is the best for grip and sturdiness.
Rule #5: To really make it easy park the bike with the kickstand side facing downhill. Obviously keep the bike on a horizontal plane as well. If you have the kickstand side leaning over more then normal, it requires less effort to push the bike onto the snap jack. Very good for heavier bikes.
To summarize this is an amazing product.
The instructions however are non existent. And for marketing purposes they make this thing look super easy to use. It could be super easy for you so don't worries. However if you don't, use my reference advice.
I like doing a lot of touring so having this thing on the road is a game changer for me. But if I'm worried about setting it every time that's no good either. So I wanted to post this to help everyone out as well who was frustrated or worries about using it.
Definitely a great buy, and once you have it working, you'll have no idea how you lived without it. Cheers!
Date published: 2020-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Snides from
Awesome and handy
This little gadget is mint for the money. Anyone that has a bike should own one of these . I have a ktm adventure no center stand ,so it's perfect.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Rated 5 out of
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Olamalice from
Great tiny jack!
Gets the job done easily on my little Tu250x. Manages to lift the rear tire about an inch. Finally a great option for chain maintenance without taking off the exhaust.
Date published: 2018-04-14
Rated 5 out of
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Kris from
Love it
Bought it for long road trips and chain maintenance works perfect , just watch your hands may pinch (user error )
Date published: 2018-12-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Thomas from
Easy to use
I got the snap jack because my bike doesn’t come with a center stand. Works great for chain maintenance when on the road, and is a way cheaper alternative to buying an aftermarket center stand for my bike. Two thumbs up from me
Date published: 2018-08-26
Rated 5 out of
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Johnny from
Better Than a 2x4
For adv/dual sports, this jack eliminates the need for a centre stand. Lighter and in my opinion better. Centre stands can get caught on rocks, and ripped off in gnarly trails. So a lot of guys carry a length of 2x4 for rear tire work. Also, if you ride in groups, a centre stand on your bike does nothing for a friend in need, so even if you have a centre stand, you should probably still buy a SnapJack for your tool bag.
Date published: 2017-10-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hikerman from
Snapjack
Works great!
Makes chain maintenance easy it you don’t have a centre stand or a life.
Use a glove until you get familiar with it.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Rated 5 out of
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BrapYeah from
Does what is advertised!
I wanted something easy to pick up my rear tire mostly to make chain maintenance easier. This works perfect for my little bike.
Date published: 2018-07-18
Questions
Compatible avec Triumph Thruxton 900?
Oui. Ce cric de levage devrait être compatible avec toutes les motos de type sport et touring.
Date published: 2019-08-05
Est-il compatible avec le Rebel 500 ?
Je suis bien satisfait de l’instrument! Il est solide, compact et facile à maoeuvrer, Pour ma part, il est compatible avec mon Triumph tiger 800, car le pignon de roue arrière droit est assez large pour recevoir l’appui stable, mais si l’assise de la fourche arrière n’a pas un peu de coté plat c’est difficile à garder stable!
Date published: 2018-12-20