Work platform/ramp

[Jeburkart]

So I used to work at a Yamaha dealership way back in the late 70's and they had this ramp type work platform that could support most bikes say under 400cc. I could not find one online to copy and the dealer went out of business years ago. After a few hours of putting scrap lumber I had left over from work, (I have a small remodeling business) I came up with this. It is currently loaded up with a 250 Yamaha single but I think with an extra layer I could put my GS 450L up on it. See what you think. I can PM measurements if anyone is interested. Also it is supported with the center stand but if you have the ability to hang hooks and tie-downs it would support the bike better and you could do wheel removals then.
http://s691.beta.photobucket.com/use...amp%20platform

[Road Rash]

Yeah, there are plans floating around for that. Had a copy, myself, but went a different route.

[5t341th]

thats a pretty good design. how much does that 250 weigh? my gs700 probably is 400+ pounds

[Jeburkart]

thats a pretty good design. how much does that 250 weigh? my gs700 probably is 400+ pounds

275 pound stank full. So as it sits about 240. I would think doubling the thickness of the top and ramp that it would handle it. It's just getting help pushing it up the ramp.

[Jeburkart]

wheel chock

I like it.

I want something to lift the bikes. What scares me on a design like that is the possibility of dropping the bike on the incline. If there was a way to get it up there secure all the way I would feel better.

DP

I was going to order one of these this week to hold the front wheel in place. I know it does not hold the bike up but it may keep it still while you tie it down. Maybe some "D" rings screwed to the platform so you can tie down to it rather than the rafters like I mentioned before.

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_13132.jpg