anyone build a motorcycle stand?

[stanleyoutdoors]

I have lightweight dirtbikes so don't need a hydraulic lift. I am thinking of making a stand with a simple ramp to push the bike up. thinking plywood with storage underneath.
Anyone do this? Pics/plans?
thanks

 

[BWS]

Yup,we used one for years...then a guy bought me one of those Horror freight lifts as a "tip".

But anyway....the only suggestions I'll make is to do two long bxs,bolted together,back to back....then adding another pce of ply as a top.This is instead of building one big bx and cvr with plywood.


Because,one day you'll want to move/relocate...or...you'll get a lift.In which cases,having the base,split down the middle only makes sense.Further,by building two bxs it'll have a center partition(effectively the "backs" of the 2)to make for a very stout unit.

I used 3/4" YP subfloor plywood.The kind with a T&G.Although you lose an 1" or so overall on this chit(cutting off T&G)....around here,Its ten times better product than say CDX.

Our bxs got split up when getting lift and serve very well as storage units.....and can be put back together if needed.

 

[Outlander]

I was considering one for my ATV. Google motorcycle work table

http://www.bbcracing.com/old/box/

http://www.midnightfantasy.com/cyber/workstand/

http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?206905-Bike-lift-work-table

http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7710

Those should provide an evening of reading/planning

 

[J Banning]

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site:garagejournal.com+motorcycle+table

Click that link to see anything associated with "motorcycle table" on this site. You can click each link to read the threads or click on the Images link on the left to see all images posted to the site.

 

[rharman]

Many moons ago, I built a tilting one out of plywood. Here's a link that looks just like it. Just be sure you lock the ramp (rear flip piece) in place while working on it

I put eyebolts on the front for tie-downs also.


http://www.eurospares.com/bikestnd.gif

 

[sublimate]

Not too far for you:
http://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/3247504493.html

 

[djjsr]

Armco barrier makes a great ramp.

 

[stanleyoutdoors]

Thanks- i like some of those, but may design my own. I want a really narrow footprint to park other bikes around and get close without having to lean over.

 

[oldmxracer]

I work out of a one car garage, this is what I built ! It has had bikes on it darn near everyday for the last 10 years ! Folds to only 1 1/2" tall when not in use. The bike is lifted 36" and both ends are free to do suspension work.

 

[stanleyoutdoors]

nice but how do you get the bike up there?

 

[Steevo]

Long ago, before there was such a thing as a commercially made motorcycle lift, I was a motorcycle mechanic. I worked in a number of shops where we used wooden benches, about 18" high, made of 4x4 legs with 2x6 skirting and framework, and 3/4" plywood tops.
We'd use a simple plank as a ramp and wrestle everything from little Honda mini-bikes to full-dress Harleys onto those benches, and they worked just fine.
I got a lot of greasy splinters, and a few bikes resisted staying put, but all in all, they worked.
What was fun was getting a big heavy bike up there with a flat rear tire, then getting it onto it's center stand, and then dragging it backward on the bench until the wheel was back far enough to drop it out of the bike. Ah, the good old days . . .

 

[JimVonBaden]

I work out of a one car garage, this is what I built ! It has had bikes on it darn near everyday for the last 10 years ! Folds to only 1 1/2" tall when not in use. The bike is lifted 36" and both ends are free to do suspension work.

Great for a double downtube framed bike.

Is it bolted to the floor? I assume you hook the bike on the rack, then pull back until it comes up, then it locks in place? Excellent for dirt bike maintenance!

Jim

 

[oldmxracer]

The bike is lifted using a 6' pipe and Yes it is bolted to the floor 4 nuts and it is gone! The only time that happens is when i repaint the lift (needed now) or when I really clean the floor around it.

Built and sold 4 of these to good customer that saw mine in use and wanted one for their garage.

It just works perfect for Me !

 

[JimVonBaden]

Quite ingenious! Do you still sell them, or sell plans?

Jim

 

[KenehPalmer]

Here's a link that looks just like it.

 

[stanleyoutdoors]

oldmxracer

I'm liking it! might be a good winter project for me to build.
Thanks!
Where in OH are you? I'm originally from Dayton

 

[steel 35]

You mean all bikes don't already have them?
here's a bike I recently got the chance to see during a cross country rally for bikes older then 1925 and there were a bunch of them...

 

[oldmxracer]

Quite ingenious! Do you still sell them, or sell plans?

Jim

No really do not sell them but did have that thought years ago and have no real plans for it.

The majority of it is made using 1 1/2" square tubing and 1 1/2" angle.

The very first prototype was made from cardboard, duck tape and some bolts so I might get an understanding of how it would work and what steel would need to be purchased, it would not lift a bike but worked just like this one.

 

[oldmxracer]

oldmxracer

I'm liking it! might be a good winter project for me to build.
Thanks!
Where in OH are you? I'm originally from Dayton

Well, I love the thing and would be lost without it ! Wrenching on race bikes (MX and some flat track) is My main source of income.

I am from Tiffin just 6 miles down the road from the local MX club and track been a member for the last 37 years http://sanduskyvalleyriders.com

 

[rharman]

On the metal stands, I'd suggest a piece of rubber on the top as a cushion so you don't get metal-to-metal contact. Spreads the load and reduces stress on the frame. Also adds some resistance to the bike slipping on the metal.

I used a strip cut from an old tire on the metal stand I built years ago.