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Good eye. No, I saw Rob's and liked it so asked for the measurements of his for the template.So um I'm a bit confused..is that front end yours cause it looks like this one
Good eye. No, I saw Rob's and liked it so asked for the measurements of his for the template.So um I'm a bit confused..is that front end yours cause it looks like this one
No I am going to use the original SS mudguard, and cut it down. Also going to lop 15mm off the mounting bracket to drop it down a bit for a snugger fit.Aha, I did wonder if that's what is was. What are you making it with - ally ?
Good plan !!No I am going to use the original SS mudguard, and cut it down. Also going to lop 15mm off the mounting bracket to drop it down a bit for a snugger fit.
Niiice !!, do you mind me asking how much these cost? I know Norman offers very competitive prices. I bought a pair many moons ago for my Can-Am 250 and they were incredible value for money.
Make a template of the guard stay turn it into stainless and tig weld the stay to the guard along with the rivet holes then linish up the repairs and polish...No I am going to use the original SS mudguard, and cut it down. Also going to lop 15mm off the mounting bracket to drop it down a bit for a snugger fit.
Nah. Insurance got me a replacement. Gonna hack on this one.Make a template of the guard stay turn it into stainless and tig weld the stay to the guard along with the rivet holes then linish up the repairs and polish...
Niiice !!, do you mind me asking how much these cost? I know Norman offers very competitive prices. I bought a pair many moons ago for my Can-Am 250 and they were incredible value for money.
Look forward to seeing your finished articleNah. Insurance got me a replacement. Gonna hack on this one.
Hey, what do you guys think about using engine cranes to lift the bike off the ground and dangle it in the air to work on? I suppose in this position you could spin it some and get to place under the bike easier, but wonder about the practical use of a crane as opposed to the bike lift. They are generally half the price of a bike lift, and HF has a 1 tonne unit for $US200 that I was considering. A crane like this also has many other uses around the garage and house. I know another fell rigged a similar contraption to lift his bikes using the rafters in his garage and a winch type assemble to pull the bike up and hang it to work on.You NEED a lift.
It really does turn maintenance from a chore into a pleasure.
Just put mine on the lift for some checking and fettling post track use, and the missus wonders why I spend so much time (happily) in the shed!
An antidote to modern living IMHO and good for mental health…
Hey, what do you guys think about using engine cranes to lift the bike off the ground and dangle it in the air to work on? I suppose in this position you could spin it some and get to place under the bike easier, but wonder about the practical use of a crane as opposed to the bike lift. They are generally half the price of a bike lift, and HF has a 1 tonne unit for $US200 that I was considering. A crane like this also has many other uses around the garage and house. I know another fell rigged a similar contraption to lift his bikes using the rafters in his garage and a winch type assemble to pull the bike up and hang it to work on.
I just wanted to get your guys thoughts on it.
Fair enough. I suppose that I would tend to agree with you. Seeing that you guys have much more experience working on bikes, I would think that having an actual bench is handy, and torquing fasteners would be a problem stabilizing the bike at the same time. I'll look into a lift.I think a crane would be a PITA.
Firstly, the things floating around, so shifting tight fasteners etc will be difficult. It’ll be like working on a punchbag !
Secondly, you don’t have an actual bench, where are you gone put your tools, nuts & bolts, parts, oil catch tray, BEER GLASS, etc, etc ?
I have the same items and also wish I'd had them 40 years agoThe best thing I ever spent on my workshop was a lift table for working on my bikes the second one was a motorcycle scissor jack for lifting the front or back wheel, both the lift table and scissor jack both work hand in hand together and its safer to have your bike on a purposed work table than just hanging in the air for something to happen, invest in your motorcycle and workshop if you intend to do any work on your bike whether for maintenance or just cleaning your bike, I wish I had my lift table and scissor jack 40 years ago.
Don't be cheap and spend the money on a lift table, + your back will love you, no more laying on a cold floor or sitting on your bum on a cold floor and working on your bike at the right level.
Ashley