My latest aparatus thing...
#11
12-02-2006 | 03:17 AM
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RE: My latest aparatus thing...
A. Don't they also put these things on the front of lifts to hold the bike upright?
B. Maybe it's for guys that don't have a lift (like me). Sooo, What's angle did you use. I was thinking about building one of these at 90 degrees with a gusset between the horizontal and the vertical. Unfortunately, I don't have scrap aluminium, but I got plenty of steel.
B. Maybe it's for guys that don't have a lift (like me). Sooo, What's angle did you use. I was thinking about building one of these at 90 degrees with a gusset between the horizontal and the vertical. Unfortunately, I don't have scrap aluminium, but I got plenty of steel.
#14
12-02-2006 | 08:40 AM
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RE: My latest aparatus thing...
What's a trailer?
#16
12-02-2006 | 02:25 PM
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RE: My latest aparatus thing...
Hiram,
I'll be cutting and welding one up of steel, not aluminum, but it is going to sit freestanding on the floor and not be bolted down cause I gotta have flexibility on where I move around all my crap in the garage. To make it stable it'll have a fairly wide perpendicular cross leg for support so she cannot tip over at all.
And, that way can set it outside for upright washing of the scoots, and with bolt holes in the cross piece and wheel channel set up for quick fastening down in my little utility trailer, then can then haul a scott somewhere if broken down.
I'll be cutting and welding one up of steel, not aluminum, but it is going to sit freestanding on the floor and not be bolted down cause I gotta have flexibility on where I move around all my crap in the garage. To make it stable it'll have a fairly wide perpendicular cross leg for support so she cannot tip over at all.
And, that way can set it outside for upright washing of the scoots, and with bolt holes in the cross piece and wheel channel set up for quick fastening down in my little utility trailer, then can then haul a scott somewhere if broken down.
ORIGINAL: Hiram
A. Don't they also put these things on the front of lifts to hold the bike upright?
B. Maybe it's for guys that don't have a lift (like me). Sooo, What's angle did you use. I was thinking about building one of these at 90 degrees with a gusset between the horizontal and the vertical. Unfortunately, I don't have scrap aluminium, but I got plenty of steel.
A. Don't they also put these things on the front of lifts to hold the bike upright?
B. Maybe it's for guys that don't have a lift (like me). Sooo, What's angle did you use. I was thinking about building one of these at 90 degrees with a gusset between the horizontal and the vertical. Unfortunately, I don't have scrap aluminium, but I got plenty of steel.
#18
12-02-2006 | 03:38 PM
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RE: My latest aparatus thing...
Mostly I've seen things like that attached to the front of work stands like the Handy lifts you see at the dealerships and shops. They could be useful on a utility trailer to keep two bikes from rubbing during transit, but it's much more effective to just ride the bike than trailer them.
I did like the idea of using it outside to hold the bike up straight for washing though, that's pure genius Big Sled!
I did like the idea of using it outside to hold the bike up straight for washing though, that's pure genius Big Sled!
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12-02-2006 | 04:26 PM
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RE: My latest aparatus thing...
There are times when the bike needs to stand straight up yet have both wheels on the ground, like when you are adjusting the clutch (see page 1-27 HD shop manual) The stand can also come in handy if you are working by your self. I used a strand to hold the bike up and secure the front wheel while I tweaked or repositioned the handlebar risers. I have also used it while adjusting the drive belt tension. Even if you already have a have a motorcycle jack a stand can be a good thing to have around. As per Wally’s suggestion adding a piece to block the front tire and prevent roll back is a good idea, or just secure it with a ratchet strap around the front tire and the upright.
Zyklon
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12-02-2006 | 11:53 PM
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RE: My latest aparatus thing...
Hiram
A. Don't they also put these things on the front of lifts to hold the bike upright?
B. Maybe it's for guys that don't have a lift (like me). Sooo, What's angle did you use. I was thinking about building one of these at 90 degrees with a gusset between the horizontal and the vertical. Unfortunately, I don't have scrap aluminium, but I got plenty of steel.
A. Don't they also put these things on the front of lifts to hold the bike upright?
B. Maybe it's for guys that don't have a lift (like me). Sooo, What's angle did you use. I was thinking about building one of these at 90 degrees with a gusset between the horizontal and the vertical. Unfortunately, I don't have scrap aluminium, but I got plenty of steel.
B. 75 degrees
Zyklon Date 12/2/2006 12:26:07 PM
There are times when the bike needs to stand straight up yet have both wheels on the ground, like when you are adjusting the clutch (see page 1-27 HD shop manual) The stand can also come in handy if you are working by your self. I used a strand to hold the bike up and secure the front wheel while I tweaked or repositioned the handlebar risers. I have also used it while adjusting the drive belt tension. Even if you already have a have a motorcycle jack a stand can be a good thing to have around. As per Wally’s suggestion adding a piece to block the front tire and prevent roll back is a good idea, or just secure it with a ratchet strap around the front tire and the upright.
There are times when the bike needs to stand straight up yet have both wheels on the ground, like when you are adjusting the clutch (see page 1-27 HD shop manual) The stand can also come in handy if you are working by your self. I used a strand to hold the bike up and secure the front wheel while I tweaked or repositioned the handlebar risers. I have also used it while adjusting the drive belt tension. Even if you already have a have a motorcycle jack a stand can be a good thing to have around. As per Wally’s suggestion adding a piece to block the front tire and prevent roll back is a good idea, or just secure it with a ratchet strap around the front tire and the upright.
surv1 Date 12/2/2006 11:29:24 AM
I'd buy one from ya! Maybe 2...
I'd buy one from ya! Maybe 2...
Big Sled Date 12/2/2006 10:25:05 AM
Hiram,
I'll be cutting and welding one up of steel, not aluminum, but it is going to sit freestanding on the floor and not be bolted down cause I gotta have flexibility on where I move around all my crap in the garage. To make it stable it'll have a fairly wide perpendicular cross leg for support so she cannot tip over at all.
And, that way can set it outside for upright washing of the scoots, and with bolt holes in the cross piece and wheel channel set up for quick fastening down in my little utility trailer, then can then haul a scott somewhere if broken down.
Hiram,
I'll be cutting and welding one up of steel, not aluminum, but it is going to sit freestanding on the floor and not be bolted down cause I gotta have flexibility on where I move around all my crap in the garage. To make it stable it'll have a fairly wide perpendicular cross leg for support so she cannot tip over at all.
And, that way can set it outside for upright washing of the scoots, and with bolt holes in the cross piece and wheel channel set up for quick fastening down in my little utility trailer, then can then haul a scott somewhere if broken down.