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techtalk:ref:tools110 [2019/07/04 00:39] hippysmack [Homemade Bike Lift] |
techtalk:ref:tools110 [2019/07/06 03:49] hippysmack [Modified Scissor Jack] |
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| The top is made from a threaded rod welded to metal C-channel (saddles). \\ | The top is made from a threaded rod welded to metal C-channel (saddles). \\ | ||
| - | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jac_stands_1_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jac_stands_2_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jac_stands_3_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |These were used under the frame while adjusting the clutch||| |
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jack_stands_1_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jack_stands_2_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jack_stands_3_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | |Keeping the bike upright with the tires scotched, bike level and tied to anchors (lag eyelets), one on each side of the shed. \\ Once level, the jack stands are placed under the frame to take pressure off the tie-downs.||| | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jack_stands_6_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jack_stands_4_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_jack_stands_5_by_toejam503.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| ^ Homemade jack stands. ((photos by Toejam503 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5760229#post5760229)) ^^^ | ^ Homemade jack stands. ((photos by Toejam503 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5760229#post5760229)) ^^^ | ||
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| ====== Modified Scissor Jack ====== | ====== Modified Scissor Jack ====== | ||
| + | This is actually a car jack meant to lift under the rocker box seam. \\ | ||
| + | The one below was trimmed a little with a piece of box section tubing welded on it and fabricated cradles. \\ | ||
| The cradles come off (aside from adjusting) and you can use a wood pad that can sit on the crossbar. ((Tomcatt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5760204)) \\ | The cradles come off (aside from adjusting) and you can use a wood pad that can sit on the crossbar. ((Tomcatt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5760204)) \\ | ||
| The cross bar isn't crooked, it pivots somewhat relative to the stands' base. \\ | The cross bar isn't crooked, it pivots somewhat relative to the stands' base. \\ | ||
| It will lift but not stabilize. \\ | It will lift but not stabilize. \\ | ||
| + | You can modify outriggers to a standard wheel chock to use as tie-downs. \\ | ||
| + | Then roll the bike into it, attach the tie down straps to stabilize the bike and then use the modified scissor jack to lift. \\ | ||
| |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:modified_scissor_jack_by_tomcatt.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:modified_scissor_jack_by_tomcatt.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
