Bike Jack/Stand

maximini · Nov 11, 2010

I had a simple work stand (kind of the type used by Old Brits) that was a platform with angled legs for stripping and rebuilding work, but it was accidentally discarded while I was away. The bike frame was clamped to the platform so you could build the bike up from the bare frame. It was a little bit of a PITA to get off the stand when the bike was done, but it was tolerable.

As I have a couple of projects for the winter, I wanted to get some input from the forum members as to what they use when they do major work on their bikes. I'm getting too old to work off the floor.

Jeandr · Nov 11, 2010

There is a thread in the anything motorcycle related forum (see the board index) about work stands and this http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559010 is from another forum.

Jean

xbacksideslider · Nov 11, 2010

Old recliner, my neighbor made an electric dump bed for his utility golf cart out of similar parts.

Hobot · Nov 11, 2010

maylar · Nov 12, 2010

I use one of these:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... ockType=G2

Works very well.

JimC · Nov 12, 2010

With the current economic downturn, there are quite a few air lift tables, such as the Handy Lift, found on Craig's List and eBay. I bought one, with a tire vise, for $400. My neighbor brought one home yesterday. $500 and nearly new condition. I've used the jack type lifts. No comparison.

britbike220 · Nov 12, 2010

There is a seller on ebay selling a more compact/narrow version for 375 with free shipping, that's a heck of a deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HYDR...Z310270214213QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Ron L · Nov 12, 2010

There is a seller on ebay selling a more compact/narrow version for 375 with free shipping, that's a heck of a deal.

Narrower = less stable at full lift.

I have a Handy lift, a Harbor Freight foot pump lift, and a wooden work table on casters that I built myself. The Handy is by far the best and most convenient (and costly), but the Harbor Freight is pretty nice for bikes as light as the Norton and with the coupon that is often in the back of Cycle World, quite inexpensive. The wooden work table is great for long tern restoration projects and with the heavy duty, locking casters I can roll it over to the corner with the bike on it. It also has a lower shelf which is handy to store fenders, pipes, etc. until ready to assemble. When completed, I use my truck ramp to unload the bike.

I use a couple tiedowns on the HF lift as the wheel vice is pretty weak. The Handy Lift is better, but I won't leave a bike on it overnight without tiedowns or a scissor-type lift jack or race stand as a back up.

Ron L · Nov 12, 2010

There is a seller on ebay selling a more compact/narrow version for 375 with free shipping, that's a heck of a deal.

Narrower = less stable at full lift.

I have a Handy lift, a Harbor Freight foot pump lift, and a wooden work table on casters that I built myself. The Handy is by far the best and most convenient (and costly), but the Harbor Freight is pretty nice for bikes as light as the Norton and with the coupon that is often in the back of Cycle World, quite inexpensive. The wooden work table is great for long tern restoration projects and with the heavy duty, locking casters I can roll it over to the corner with the bike on it. It also has a lower shelf which is handy to store fenders, pipes, etc. until ready to assemble. When completed, I use my truck ramp to unload the bike.

I use a couple tiedowns on the HF lift as the wheel vice is pretty weak. The Handy Lift is better, but I won't leave a bike on it overnight without tiedowns or a scissor-type lift jack or race stand as a back up.

Diablouph · Nov 12, 2010

The 375 lift is from a Bail Bond place. Caveat emptor

askdoctorday · Nov 13, 2010

Hello- I am a newbie here, but really enjoying the posts. As one old back to another, may I suggest a trip to Sears to pick up a hydraulic motorcycle jack/lift. Very low profile, gets under the bike easily. Has screw posts that extend down below the wheels to make it immobile when you need to, and it locks at various heights. The rails have holes in them so I think you could bolt a frame down with a little ingenuity. Tie-down loops so you can strap the bike to the stand. All in all very stable, and lifts the bike a good foot in the air or more, then locks at several heights. I have found it very stable for my '68 Commando, and easy to store when not in use. I think it retails for about $125, but I picked up a pristine used one on Craigslist for $80. Best investment I have made other than a chiropractor! Thanks and good luck-

tjfisher · Nov 21, 2010

I like to spend money but this lift is so space saving all around perfect and on it is my 71 basket case

blaisestation · Nov 22, 2010

Hello, Mr Fisher could you please take a couple more photos of your stand .i think i might make myself one for christmas !
please and one question does it raise and lower using the threaded rod and a drill with socket our something of that art !
or has it a small electro motor ?
thanks
regards , Blaise

RoadScholar · Nov 22, 2010

A Handy air lift, with side tray.

I kick myself for waiting so long to stop bending over... With a sneak preview of my '72

RS

grandpaul · Nov 22, 2010

OOOOOOHHHHH!

Long Range Fastback!

Nice...

tjfisher · Nov 22, 2010

hey Blaise i sure can ill host them soon and if you want mesurement you'll have to give me a few days

blaisestation · Nov 23, 2010

Thanks and no need for measurements the photos are enough help !!!
im a boiler maker, fitter welder by trade

AltaNorton · Nov 28, 2010

I made this myself and it works great. All I need is a 8' 2"x6" board to roll the bike up and down with. I put some castors on the bottom to roll it away when im not doing work, they're a great addition.

The two boards at the front are like a wheel chock,I just bolted them to the bottom frame, them clamped them down on the tire.