Almost a great video… but then the damn money shot with the DIY front wheel chock… I especially liked the part where there was no lighting and no time actually showing the business end of the clamp. Got it… pile clamp… and we are supposed to guess the rest. Yes I’m rude… but every goddamn video SUX…. when we compare “ time required to see the whole goddamn video vs actual views of critical elements
Awesome idea. I've been looking and most wooden lifts are only rated for a dirt bike not my cruiser. It's not perfect, like for changing a tire but it gets it up to a comfy level for sure!
What cruiser do you have, and is your lift like this one? I’m wanting to make one like this for my big wheel street glide. Think it will hold it? I’m actually using welded 2” square tubing frames for the ends
I was thinking about all the lift-up systems.. but why the hell? A long enough board to drive the cycle onto a fixed table. And it's done.. without any complicated lifting mechanism.. right?
I know this is an old video but I'm building this this weekend. I own a Gold Wing and 2 Harleys 1 an Ultra classic! that will put this lift to the best test I can put it through. Thank you
great idea, i can use my current bike jack , but I will look at a better stand than using jack stand , not a fan of them after a close call, but still your table is exactly what I need.
I built simmering like this a few years back, but didn’t make the cutout for the lift. Think I will do that, but I think I will use some wheel cribs under the corners. I think I’d be tripping over the jack stands all the time.
Yeah that’s really clever and yet so simple. I’ll definitely be making one of them. Don’t suppose you could show us how you made the front wheel support/chock. Ride safe
I've been looking for a simple work table that won't break the bank. This for me is the perfect solution. My garage floor space is limited, so I didn't want to permanent table taking up valuable floor space. This simple design is the perfect solution for me. My garage has high ceilings, so I was looking for something that when not in use and be hoisted to the ceiling. I've used a bicycle lift in the past and see no issue lifting this platform. I'm using material I already have and adapting to make it work. Thanks
Nice Job , I have a Bench 16 inch tall 2 foot wide and 8 foot long , Just about right for every bikes I work on . I have the same Craftsman atv lift I use to change tires and wheels on . im 57 looking at Air lifts , I do not like the Harbor freight scissor set up , only at full lift is it safe locking bar .
Hey, great idea and great video. Can you explain what parts you bought for the wheel chock? Also, kindly share the dimensions of this contraption. Are those 2 x 12s? And as for the wheel chock, what are you twisting? And are you twisting something near the floor of the table? Thanks!
that stand is one great creation!! and that Iron!!is totaly awsome!! what a great bike I drive a 2011 iron which is a humble copy 6of ``i think 77or 76 iron nice!!!
I would put the jack-stands on the inside of the wooden frame, then you wont have to trip over them and the protruding pipes can be trimmed flush so you don't smash you knees om them anymore..
Yea that's great and all but what I want to see is what you built with that frame in the background! PS - I know I'm going to catch some heat for this but I fucking LOVE Ironheads.
Mine is like this, but storable against a wall. I built it with a 2x4 framed top, 30" wide. 8' long. (with the extra plywood I made a ramp and cut a piece for the jack to rest on on bottom side), I used round conduit tubing on the internal corners like a jack stand. Jack it up, slide a pin through the tubing legs and rest platform on it. When not in use, it folds up against a wall taking up just 8" of depth.
Oh, I also nailed two 2x4s together to make a 4x4 and that goes down the center lengthwise, as well as the center section where the jack goes, framed perpendicular for ridgity in the center. I also used some of the extra plywood to go across the ends so the legs are supported top and bottom. (hole saw tbem) The platform is relatively light and built like a rock. It supports my 650lb bike with ease
Oh, I also nailed two 2x4s together to make a 4x4 and that goes down the center lengthwise, as well as the center section where the jack goes, framed perpendicular for ridgity in the center. I also used some of the extra plywood to go across the ends so the legs are supported top and bottom. (hole saw tbem) The platform is relatively light and built like a rock. It supports my 650lb bike with ease
I have been looking for a really good idea since I have been looking to build a work table for and her it is ... that is the best one I have seen yet that this is the one I'll be doing...