Back At It!!! - Finally - Built a workstand for the CT70
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zorgitron
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Wow! That's exactly what I need! How do I build one? haha
Seriously though, my back is killing me... It'd be cool to see a high volume motorcycle repair shop; they'd probably drive all the bikes onto stands like yours real quick and be able to work all day sitting up straight.
Your CT looks super clean and shiney as well... definitely motivating I think.
Seriously though, my back is killing me... It'd be cool to see a high volume motorcycle repair shop; they'd probably drive all the bikes onto stands like yours real quick and be able to work all day sitting up straight.
Your CT looks super clean and shiney as well... definitely motivating I think.
Backinthedays
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How do you get it up there?
Smooooth
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Thank you!!!!!
Took about an hour to put together using scrap lumber from a deck project - that is all 2x6 PT.
Longest part was hand chiseling out the ends of the holes for the tires.
My goal was MOBILITY!!!
As far as getting it up there (and eventually down), that is what friends are for......
I do not think it will be coming down from there until it is ready to ride.
Someday I may rig a hoist from the ceiling, but that is not needed at the present time.
Too bad the pics do not show the deep metallic paint.
Took about an hour to put together using scrap lumber from a deck project - that is all 2x6 PT.
Longest part was hand chiseling out the ends of the holes for the tires.
My goal was MOBILITY!!!
As far as getting it up there (and eventually down), that is what friends are for......
I do not think it will be coming down from there until it is ready to ride.
Someday I may rig a hoist from the ceiling, but that is not needed at the present time.
Too bad the pics do not show the deep metallic paint.
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hornetgod
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My back hurts just thinking about it.
MotoMike
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Seems like a workable set-up... might want to consider putting some serious weight in the bottom tray of the cart (cinder blocks?), as it looks like it may be somewhat top heavy with the bike in place.
zorgitron, check out Handy.com, they manufacture the industry standard for Motorcycle Lift Tables, found in use everyday at bike shops.
They sell for less than a grand (plus freight), and are worth every penny! I bought two of them back in 1990, for my motorcycle/snowmobile dealership service department... no back problems whatsoever!!!
zorgitron, check out Handy.com, they manufacture the industry standard for Motorcycle Lift Tables, found in use everyday at bike shops.
They sell for less than a grand (plus freight), and are worth every penny! I bought two of them back in 1990, for my motorcycle/snowmobile dealership service department... no back problems whatsoever!!!
Smooooth
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The stability, as I was also concerned, does not seem to be an issue at all. That is a very heavy metal cart.
Someday I will have a true 'Lift' - Always looking at Craigslist, 500 mile radius, for that 'Sweet Deal'
It was so nice last night rolling the CT into the middle of the shop and then back into its storage spot. Leaving tons of room to work on the big bike.
Someday I will have a true 'Lift' - Always looking at Craigslist, 500 mile radius, for that 'Sweet Deal'
It was so nice last night rolling the CT into the middle of the shop and then back into its storage spot. Leaving tons of room to work on the big bike.
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