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    #76
    Now ,I consider minimal width ~36"(= me straddling bike onto lift, able to deploy kickstand.) This is also enough to "stay" the bike against tipping. Stays would be best as solid struts but tie-downs will work.

    length 72" (=roughly bike wheelbase +enough to roll back onto centerstand)

    originally tried was ~12" width + a small platform for sidestand but the only pictures anybody will see of this attempt will be taken by ambulance attendants....

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      #77
      Since one sheet of the plywood was already ripped in half, I went with the 2 FT wide..but yes I agree that 3 FT would have been much better. Because of the 2FT width I had to make the stand extention which sticks out 10 inches farther than the side 2X6.

      Had it been 3 FT wide it would have been a slam dunk s far as roll on, drop side stand, then raise to center stand. I always strap the bike on before attempting any lifting.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #78
        Two feet wide and around 7 feet long seems pretty common for commercial lifts. I was thinking about doing a 2x7 table with folding legs for my garage.

        Jim
        1981 GS550T (Long gone)
        1983 GS650G (Rolling rebuild is now a full rebuild.)

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          #79
          Go the 8 ft...youll see why when you get a bike up on 7 FT. Youll like the extra Ft for having a bit more stopping room when rolling it up. 7 FT is a tad short...least in my opinion.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #80
            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
            Go the 8 ft...youll see why when you get a bike up on 7 FT. Youll like the extra Ft for having a bit more stopping room when rolling it up. 7 FT is a tad short...least in my opinion.
            Eight feet does work with standard lumber and plywood sizes, and I wouldn't have to do as much cutting. I like making my life easier! Would you suggest going wider than 2 ft? I used a couple of 2 foot wide tables at school and didn't have a lot of trouble getting bikes on as long as there was a decent chock at the front and extra hands nearby just in case. Without the chock things could get dicey.

            Jim
            1981 GS550T (Long gone)
            1983 GS650G (Rolling rebuild is now a full rebuild.)

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              #81
              At 3 Ft wide, the bike will be more at the center line of the table and will have ample area to the side to let it on the side stand. Had mine been 3 FT wide I wouldn't have had to make the side stand extention platform.

              And yes a standard 8 ft is easy to work with.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #82
                Good job. You saved some coin.
                NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS

                Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
                Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

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                  #83
                  When I can afford it, I will either price out the steel and build a better one or buy a Harbor Freight one. Ive used the Harbor Freight one before and I like it.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #84
                    Here is a picture of one I built.
                    Works great very pleased.




                    Current Bikes.... 81,1230Kat, 86,GSXR1100, 86,RG500,
                    The 80`s - Back in the days when men looked like women, women dressed like whores and the music F@#KING ROCKED!

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                      #85
                      I guess its just me but I really can't figure out why you would need one of these. Its seems like it would be too high to really get access to most of the bike.

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                        #86
                        Doing oil with it all the way up beats the hell out of cement crawling any day. Doing gaskets on the covers or removing them for polishing..no stooping over and stiff back or knees hurting from the floor.

                        Obviously your a younger fella...give it a few years and youll see why we have them.
                        Last edited by chuck hahn; 07-31-2016, 08:55 AM.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #87
                          Hey I am old and do not need one yet.
                          It does suck lying on your back having oil run up to your elbows though.

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                            #88
                            Originally posted by almarconi View Post
                            I guess its just me but I really can't figure out why you would need one of these. Its seems like it would be too high to really get access to most of the bike.
                            I was too lazy to swap bikes around to get it on the lift last month, did some fork and wheel stuff on the floor. Now I remember why I bought a lift.
                            I use it for everything.


                            Life is too short to ride an L.

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                              #89
                              Don't know if anyone has bought one of these.

                              Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977
                              http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html
                              Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!


                              I have a small 500 lbs or so lift also from HF that is a sissor lift that has two rubber padded arms that you can lift the bike some 15-20" and did not cost my h. Generally you need the exhaust off but I phage used a 2x4 between the exhaust runners in combination with the center stand.

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                                #90
                                Local Rides

                                Hi Chuck, I'm located in far north OKC. We have a local bike club called the BLHOT, (Blimey Limeys and a Hog or Two), which meets monthly. We usually have several rides a year that are 4 hours long at the most. All bikes are welcome, the name comes from the original core group that formed the club in the late 80's (I'm one of the original members). We've got several of the older Suzukis in the club (mines an 81 GS 850G). Anyway, if the weather warms up a bit we'll be doing some breakfast or dinner rides like Ozzie's in Norman, or Lucille's in Mulhall. If you're interested let me know, and I'll get you on our email list. Cheers, Tom

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