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posted January 09, 2003 10:11 AM
Help making a motorcycle workbench
I want to build a bench that I can roll the bike(s) up on so I can service them.. wondering if anyone here has made their own... trying to decide if I should make it out of wood.... metal er what and how it would hold the wheels etc etc..
ideas? plans? photos anyone?
   
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posted January 09, 2003 10:30 AM
This is just sooo weird. I just answered that question on a ZZR1200 board!
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posted January 09, 2003 10:31 AM
workbenchplans.com/
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posted January 09, 2003 11:31 AM
I didn't see one there for mc workbenches.
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posted January 09, 2003 12:00 PM
Oooh, did you try www.motorcycleworkbenchesjustforddpete.com?
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posted January 09, 2003 12:04 PM
I built one using 4X4 for the frame and 3/4 plywood for the work surface. The ramp can be attached to either end so that it is a ride on, ride off kind of deal. Don't have anything to hold the wheels, so I use one set of tie downs to hold the bike upright and secure. Painted it with black and white checkerboard layout using latex so that oil and grease wipe right off.
Damn thing is overbuilt, could hold the weight of a truck if needed. Takes up lots of room and is heavy. Cost about just under what you could make one of those tables that use a jack to raise and lower the work surface. I would go that route if I had to do it over again.
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posted January 09, 2003 12:14 PM
that link didn't work
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posted January 09, 2003 12:27 PM
 Edited By: rs on 9 Jan 2003 12:41
These guys sell plans for $40 and say you can build this table for under $200:
afabonline.com/table_lift_plans.htm
Additional pictures here:
afabonline.com/pictures2.htm
afabonline.com/bikes_on_table.htm
afabonline.com/more_pictures.htm
afabonline.com/more_pictures_2.htm
afabonline.com/more_pictures_3.htm
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posted January 09, 2003 01:05 PM
Or you could buy one like this for $199  (dont ask me how to get it)
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posted January 09, 2003 01:18 PM
Edited By: worm~hole on 9 Jan 2003 13:23
quote:
Oooh, did you try www.motorcycleworkbenchesjustforddpete.com?
 now that's funny ....uh...um...hee hee...since I'll be moving into my new 3-car garage attached to house deal soon...I wonder if there's a www.motorcycleworkbenchesjustforworm~hole.com as well?...or how about a www.HimynameisDinoandIneedavacationatNano'snewplacesoIcanhelphimwithcustomcabinets.com?
...for a fee, of course
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posted January 09, 2003 01:47 PM
if you get the plans, the metal, the tools, the beer, the pizza and a spare bed, I 'll come over and build that motorcycle lift with ya.
Wonder how much that thing weighs?
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posted January 09, 2003 03:29 PM
cool!
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posted January 09, 2003 04:49 PM
Edited By: swft on 9 Jan 2003 16:57
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posted January 09, 2003 05:02 PM
..how much is the Handy lift and accessories?...electric or hydraulic?...shipping to the west coast?...caveats?
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posted January 09, 2003 06:17 PM
The handy lft is like $800 not counting shipping. I beleive that they are air. I think I'm gonna buy the plans for that lift that RS posted. I've got access to a mig welder.
Now, I just have to get out of this darn cast!!!
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posted January 09, 2003 07:00 PM
Hey Wannawobble! Good to see yer still kickin, sort of.  My avatar is in honor of your efforts.
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posted January 09, 2003 08:08 PM
Thanks, SWFT. I did notice your avatar. I'm mobile, but I really hate having to wipe my as with my left hand.
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posted January 10, 2003 06:44 AM
Looks like the lower rails arent heavy enough as they are showing bowing. They either need to be something other than angle iron or under the load points there need to be feet to carry the load to the floor.
I think square tubing for the lower rails would be a far better choice of materials.
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