New house, new garage, new challenges... I need input!

[whizzerick]

Moved to the burbs from the big city to raise our son (6 y.o.)...
2 car garage is an added bonus for dad!

The garage is 20' X 22'. The ceiling height is a nice 11'4'':
I would like a spot for my '53 Chevy pickup:

AND my motorbike collection (10 bikes @ 150 pounds each). I'm thinking of fabricating a 6' X 10' platform that could be raised 6' for clearance. OR I could always go with a 4 post lift?

Has anybody done something similar? A motorcycle storage 'mezzanine'?
I'm open to suggestion, fellas...

Thanks
whizzerick

 

[dternst]

I don't have 10 bikes that need to raised 6' for cleareance but I do have a lawn mower and lawn equipment I need to put up out of the way during the winter months. I was thinking of purchasing Racor's ProStor Heavy Lift Garage Ceiling Storage to lift the equipment up out of the way.

Perhaps this can give you a few ideas? I'm sure if the braces are fabricated better they could hold a few bikes?

Another idea would be to purchase a lift. Fabricate a plate with pull downs to span across the risers with railing to prevent the bikes from falling off. Instant mezzanine.

I hope I helped,

David

 

[whizzerick]

Woah! that 'ProStor' is a good idea for storage above the garage door.

A 2 post lift against the left wall would work.

I also have this option I drew up:

 

[Der Bugmeister]

Don't forget to consider the affect of 1500 pounds of load you're placing on those joists and anchor points...

 

[dternst]

Woah! that 'ProStor' is a good idea for storage above the garage door.

I was thinking of replacing the hand crank with a winch and pulley system that could be lower and raised with a remote control.

 

[JMURiz]

I'd just go for a 4-post lift with a full floor on it, why reinvent the wheel? You could mount it sideways in the back left corner of the garage and have two levels of 5 bikes...not to mention it would look pretty cool!

 

[whizzerick]

I'd just go for a 4-post lift with a full floor on it, why reinvent the wheel? You could mount it sideways in the back left corner of the garage and have two levels of 5 bikes...not to mention it would look pretty cool!

AND I could ad MORE BIKES!




...

 

[JMURiz]

AND I could ad MORE BIKES!
...

Exactly, can never have too many, although I have my hands full with 3!

 

[MXtras]

Exactly, can never have too many, although I have my hands full with 3!

Fffft - I can't keep up with two!

Nice place ya got there, whizz!

Scott

 

[imported_banzaitoyota]

I would get a couple cases of your favorite beverages, invite over some of your friends who are familiar with how YOU work.

Have a brainstorming session: Break it into different parts: ie:
1. What did you like about the last garage
2. What didnt you like about the last garage
3. If cost was no object
4. Set budget limited goals

 

[customperformance]

Gararge looks too small before you even move into it. With all your stuff mentioned looks like a garage build down the road?

 

[Hotrodladycrusr]

I also have this option I drew up:

You crack me up. I like the little "stick figure" Whizzerick slaving away at the workbench.

 

[dternst]

whizzer,

Checkout the second link of this post. I think this is exactly what you're looking for...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4453