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CB400f-Servicing and General repairs + Wheel removal. Lifts and stands ??
400 Cafe Racer:
--- Quote from: Laverdaroo on November 12, 2021, 06:37:47 PM ---put it on its centre stand so the back wheel is off the floor and suspend the front with a strop from the bars to the ceiling...cheap and simple and it'lll never move. That way you can have some shiny spanners in your stocking as well!
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Hi Laverdaroo,
Defo a cheap option to keep in mind.
I've just done a quick garage survey of roof supports in the garage. Span of 3mtrs of 6"x2" wood beams 15"spaced for the "Sky Hooks" to screw into , supporting a flat roof.
What do you recon ??
Thanks :)
Dennis
billdn:
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--- Quote from: billdn on November 12, 2021, 05:53:03 PM ---https://youtu.be/tKh6d7RPiag
Try this link.
HI, went for the red one, blue more for Harleys etc. No need to fix to floor , free standing , brackets go over foot rests but bit of jiggery pokery required around olive pan area, wedge block of wood - I'll take some pics of mine in use. 👍
Cheers
Bill
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Thanks Bill, ;D
The link is very useful and I can see the range of models they offer. I will keep this one in mind.
Was yours the blue or red design ?
How did you secure it when lifting ?
Thanks
Dennis
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billdn:
Oops read oil not olive 😬
Laverdaroo:
Grab a suitable strop with a ratchet mech, (easier and safer if you're on your own) and make sure the hooks go around the bar diameter and take up the tension just making sure to not scratch the granny out of your bars.
place as required on under the bars and crack on, it will be a level lift. If you cant get any with big enough hooks, use two smaller strops and just form a loop on either joist and put over the bar ends.
Your joists sound more than up to it but to spread the weight just chuck your single strop over two joists it'll spread the weight a bit if youre worried, it also allows a bit more space if your working around the bars during the fettling period and off the floor.
Just be careful hoisting the bike up with the strop on the twistgrip. Old plastic twist grips wont handle it and may crush so if you can, get the strops on the bar metal, it just reduces the 'Please make that just didnt happen' moments ;) :D 8)
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I would not stress a flat roof if it's a single garage putting a steel joist across is better. Why not push the boat out and get a proper bike ramp or a riser as stated previously.
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