bike work table - Page 2

zed · 04-28-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Man you are a Kawasaki freak aren't you?

Is that a Kawasaki cordless drill I spy?

yeah, I bleed green

I got a hell of a deal on that drill. with my discount I think I paid $20 or so for it. I didn't think to order an extra battery when I ordered the drill and paid more for the second battery (off special) than I paid for the drill, battery, flashlight and charger, even with my discount.

CasterTroy · 04-28-2009, 12:32 PM

I have that very setup

$200 for the lift and $29 for the chock from harbor freight

zed · 04-28-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I have that very setup

$200 for the lift and $29 for the chock from harbor freight

I didn't know if I would like that lift. doesn't look as stable as the one I want to get (the $500 one). how do you feel about having the bike up and doing a little tugging on it, does the lift feel stable to you?

unknownroad · 04-28-2009, 01:48 PM

What is that getting you, like 6" off the ground?

Doesn't really seem worth the amount of shop space it takes up, but to each his own.

I just use an engine hoist and some 1000-lb ratchet straps for doing wheels and suspension crap... Need to pull the whole front end off the bike? No problem...

Fleck750 · 04-28-2009, 01:52 PM

It's going to have legs on it.

Amber Lamps · 04-28-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by unknownroad

What is that getting you, like 6" off the ground?

Doesn't really seem worth the amount of shop space it takes up, but to each his own.

I just use an engine hoist and some 1000-lb ratchet straps for doing wheels and suspension crap... Need to pull the whole front end off the bike? No problem...

Me too. In fact I just replaced my rear shock yesterday using ratchet straps attached to the stairs of my apt complex.

zed · 04-28-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by unknownroad

What is that getting you, like 6" off the ground?

Doesn't really seem worth the amount of shop space it takes up, but to each his own.

I just use an engine hoist and some 1000-lb ratchet straps for doing wheels and suspension crap... Need to pull the whole front end off the bike? No problem...

like Tina said, it's going to have some legs to bring it up some, reason for the two parts instead of just one. I am going to try to have several that I can change out for different heights. I'm unemployed right now and this keeps a bike straight up and even a little off the ground is better than nothing. don't know if you have ever worked on a bike on a lift but it is much better than working on the ground. without legs I am about 10" up. that puts the carbs on this KZ650 right at my waist. figured I'd try top height of 12" then see what I could get away with for another height. don't know, it may not work, it may only end up being used as is till I have the money for a real one. nothing lost either way. I can scrap it if I don't like it and have the money from it.

CasterTroy · 04-28-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zed

I didn't know if I would like that lift. doesn't look as stable as the one I want to get (the $500 one). how do you feel about having the bike up and doing a little tugging on it, does the lift feel stable to you?

My setup works great. I can lift the bike 40" in the air and work on the bottom of the bike and not have to crouch over. The front chock works OK but I always have my straps on the canyon dancer tied down like you see in the pics "just in case" because you CAN tug on the bike in that chock and get it to lean. But as far as the LIFT itself....it's very stable at full height.

My buddy Brian has the $700 with the freakin cast iron VICE on the front wheel.....it weighs about 500 pounds and you can lift the bike 4ft in the air, sit on it and lean all the way off the bike shaking and rocking the bike and it nor the stand will budge.

But try moving it around in the shop.

Mine will roll anywhere in the garage I need it too even fully extended

lauralynne · 04-28-2009, 02:35 PM

This is what we worked on for many years
http://www.pappawheelies.com/motorcyclestand.htm

Then we upgraded to a Handy lift - BEST money spent in the garage.
http://www.pappawheelies.com/picture...misc%20040.jpg

zed · 04-28-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

This is what we worked on for many years
http://www.pappawheelies.com/motorcyclestand.htm

Then we upgraded to a Handy lift - BEST money spent in the garage.
http://www.pappawheelies.com/picture...misc%20040.jpg

hell yeah, the drop center is the bomb. they are pretty proud of those Handy Lifts though.

04-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#4
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	What is that getting you, like 6" off the ground? Doesn't really seem worth the amount of shop space it takes up, but to each his own. I just use an engine hoist and some 1000-lb ratchet straps for doing wheels and suspension crap... Need to pull the whole front end off the bike? No problem... __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

04-28-2009, 01:52 PM	#5
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	It's going to have legs on it. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

04-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#9
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	This is what we worked on for many years http://www.pappawheelies.com/motorcyclestand.htm Then we upgraded to a Handy lift - BEST money spent in the garage. http://www.pappawheelies.com/picture...misc%20040.jpg __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09