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Title: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Charlief on December 24, 2009, 04:12:10 PM
In preparation for a winter tear down.  I read this on another forum and thought I'd give it a try.
$60 in 3/4 plywood and a few cuts.  


Website with plans

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

Finished product

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/IMG_2029.jpg)

with top off

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/IMG_2032.jpg)

to aid in assembly I used bar soap

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/IMG_2027.jpg)

I could have built a bench but then it would take up room in the garage when not in use.  This box breaks down to 2'x8'x about 4".

I made 2 brackets out of 1"x48" steel.  Mounted them to my ceiling and everything hangs up nice.

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/IMG_2016.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/IMG_2036.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/IMG_2037.jpg)

I can take everything down and together in about ten minutes.  This will do for now until a lift comes my way.

I'll get a pic with the bike on it in a few days.






Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: cduarte on December 24, 2009, 04:23:56 PM
nicely done.
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: stopintime on December 24, 2009, 04:28:42 PM
Won't you need the lift to get the bike up on the box?  ;D

Seriously, how do you get it up there?
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Charlief on December 24, 2009, 04:32:46 PM
Quote from: stopintime on December 24, 2009, 04:28:42 PM
Won't you need the lift to get the bike up on the box?  ;D

Seriously, how do you get it up there?

bike ramp...  I have one for my trailer.

One could also use a piece of 2x8 lumber or similar
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: duc996 on December 24, 2009, 04:40:57 PM
Very interesting,i'd like to see how it works. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: erkishhorde on December 25, 2009, 06:44:25 AM
Isn't your finished product picture missing a few holes for tiedowns? I remember there being a spot for tie downs to hold the bike up in that design. I guess you could bolt a chock onto there instead too, though.
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: justinrhenry on December 25, 2009, 06:50:13 AM
is the top board going to be nailed down or will it just sit there?
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: red baron on December 25, 2009, 06:55:33 AM
Nice work Charlie. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: drew.bradshaw on December 25, 2009, 08:48:53 AM
looks nice.  here's a couple other variations including your design.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=6180.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=6180.0)
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Charlief on December 25, 2009, 10:19:06 AM
Quote from: justinrhenry on December 25, 2009, 06:50:13 AM
is the top board going to be nailed down or will it just sit there?

a 1x cleat at the front and I put drywall screws (2) at the rear just to be on the safe side.

I had no idea this was a derby!!  [roll]
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: ducducgooseme on December 27, 2009, 05:15:53 AM
Good work!  I made the same one (see other post).  I added two side platforms with 2x4s that slide in.

Love the soap idea!!!!
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Monstermash on December 27, 2009, 11:47:15 AM
So Chas...

What time can I expect you at my house next Saturday to help me build one?  ;D
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Charlief on December 27, 2009, 03:50:02 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on December 27, 2009, 11:47:15 AM
So Chas...

What time can I expect you at my house next Saturday to help me build one?  ;D

I'll build you a box. You can take my swingarm off!! [cheeky]

wish I saw this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Lift-Moto-Lift-Table-Plans-EZ-to-Build_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca8b981c4QQitemZ260528767428QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Lift-Moto-Lift-Table-Plans-EZ-to-Build_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca8b981c4QQitemZ260528767428QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

a member on NEDOC built this one above.  Roll it on and use a jack to lift it. He built it without the wheel chock. As would I. To get a bike onthe one I built needs 2 people to safely do it   
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: erkishhorde on December 27, 2009, 04:22:47 PM
Interesting. I think I could actually make that from the picture's he's put up. Looks like it's pretty much just the pipes holding it up. The 2x6s in the middle are the height adjusters and only 1 engages at a time depending on what height you want it.

At first I thought it was a metal stand since he painted it grey. Spiffy.
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Monstermash on December 27, 2009, 04:33:34 PM
Quote from: Charlief on December 27, 2009, 03:50:02 PM
I'll build you a box. You can take my swingarm off!! [cheeky]

wish I saw this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Lift-Moto-Lift-Table-Plans-EZ-to-Build_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca8b981c4QQitemZ260528767428QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Lift-Moto-Lift-Table-Plans-EZ-to-Build_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca8b981c4QQitemZ260528767428QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

a member on NEDOC built this one above.  Roll it on and use a jack to lift it. He built it without the wheel chock. As would I. To get a bike onthe one I built needs 2 people to safely do it   

You need help getting the swingarm off? I can do that!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Howie on December 27, 2009, 08:37:36 PM
Quote from: erkishhorde on December 27, 2009, 04:22:47 PM
Interesting. I think I could actually make that from the picture's he's put up. Looks like it's pretty much just the pipes holding it up. The 2x6s in the middle are the height adjusters and only 1 engages at a time depending on what height you want it.

At first I thought it was a metal stand since he painted it grey. Spiffy.

The basic concept is simple, as is assembly.  Getting it right without the plans for most would not be as simple.  The person who designed that lift put a lot of blood sweat and tears into development of the lift and the plans are well worth the money.   For home use that DYI lift is incredible.  The wheel chock cannot damage a wheel and holds the bike solid.  Yes, I know the person who designed that lift and I have had the pleasure of using it.
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Charlief on December 28, 2009, 05:22:50 PM
Pics of bike on box


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo-3.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on December 29, 2009, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: ducducgooseme on December 27, 2009, 05:15:53 AM
Good work!  I made the same one (see other post).  I added two side platforms with 2x4s that slide in.

Love the soap idea!!!!

what a way for us all to spend valentines day  :-* ;D
Title: Re: Day off...bored. I built myself a bike stand
Post by: Monstermash on December 29, 2009, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: Charlief on December 28, 2009, 05:22:50 PM
Pics of bike on box


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo-3.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo-1.jpg)


Someone should ask him how he actually got the bike on the box.  [laugh]