Front end lift - Printable Version

Front end lift - Printable Version

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Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 03-04-14

I like the headstock one but i think i have front brakes pipes in the way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAcksusoXk

Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 03-04-14

Look at this one,, looks amazing,

fit a securing socket in the frame first and hey presto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV2DSNGfnjk

Re: Front end lift - PaulSmith - 04-04-14

If you are using a front stand and the centerstand, be aware that you risk lifting the center stand off the ground. Watch out for the bike falling sideways while you are trying to raise or lower it, or remove the rear wheel first.

Re: Front end lift - Dead Eye - 04-04-14

Shouldn't be much of an issue... he has no centre stand haha Tongue

Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 28-04-14

Well a scrap yard challenge occurred and with Zero money spent i built a bike lift,,and it works,now can have two wheels off the ground Smile

Re: Front end lift - red98 - 29-04-14

nice work slim :thumbup .....cant beat a bit of back yard mechanics.......whats with the two blocks of timber,is your floor uneven ....

Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 29-04-14

Yes , slopes one way,,i have just put a concrete screed all over the garagfe floor, the flag stones had big steps in them, too much to level the floor though,,i can now wheel the rear paddock stand around,,i will put wheels on the bike lift too,

i got a tyre on order so i can take just the wheel in for fitting now,,easier on a work day.

Re: Front end lift - JoeRock - 29-04-14

If you could get some more photos of that it'd be cracking, looks like a home made version of ABBA's SkyLift!

Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 29-04-14

The jacks are very cheap compared to other lifts, mine has been lay in a chichen shed for 10 years :eek

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5T-1-2M-48-HIGH-LIFT-RATCHET-FARM-JACK-3-5-TON-TONNE-TRACTOR-STAND-LOWER-NEW-/131168486083?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item1e8a4042c3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/high-lift-jack-/181394036064?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item2a3bed5560

then a bit of scounging steel off cuts and a bit of welding Smile

Re: Front end lift - red98 - 30-04-14

is it lifting on the frame ?

Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 30-04-14

Two lugs locate on the center stand monting points and front rest is under header brace.

[smg id=1885 type=preview align=center caption="jack1"]
[smg id=1886 type=preview align=center caption="jack2"]
[smg id=1887 type=preview align=center caption="jack3"]
[smg id=1888 type=preview align=center caption="jack4"]

Can also lift the Husky
[smg id=1889 type=preview align=center caption="husky on jack"]

The cradle can easily be altered,,this was a first time attempt,,the cradle just hooks on the jack and does not need any fixings but i have incorperated a top brace,just incase it levers out,but it does not need it.

Re: Front end lift - unfazed - 30-04-14

How is the bike resting on the lift?

Re: Front end lift - slimwilly - 30-04-14

On this cradle i have put two upright posts with locating lugs that hook around the bike main center stand mounting points,this is the bike frame and puts most weight straight onto the cradle,,there are a few options for the cradle design,this is just a first attempt.

The front of the bike stand sits under the exaust headers cross member,quite stable really, i have not as yet put a top stabilising attatchment.

Re: Front end lift - VNA - 30-04-14

Any thoughts on this,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjG3HzoeBtU#t=13

Re: Front end lift - richfzs - 01-05-14

I've got one of these (well it's big brother anyway, same in operation, just bigger!).

I like it. It's a bit fiddly to get the bike on, especially the first time you work with a particular bike, but with that done, it doesn't half make life easier. Better than a normal bench lift, if you're dropping the wheels off (cos they'll drop out of the way without removing mudguards etc), but still have the bike at comfortable working height when sat on a stool to service brakes, for example. Obviously takes up a lot less room when not in use, which was a big consideration for me.

Re: Front end lift - JoeRock - 01-05-14

I wonder how easy it would be to combine a jack like that with an ABBA stand? Me thinks me has an idea!

Re: Front end lift - t140 - 01-05-14

I put the bike on the centre stand and use a ratchet strap attached to the bars to lift the front, i have alo lifted a bike completely off the ground this way with another strap on the rear subframe.