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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Not a big fan of using hydraulic jacks for working on vehicles. They should only be used for raising & lowering. I guess most hyd floor jacks are rated for 1.5T so a 120kg bike should be okay.
A mechanical jack is better as they don't leak down causing creep. My 2c
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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the moto jack from harbor freight has pin locks...
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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You can thank me now, or you can thank me later

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I built two. The work perfectly.

 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by zomby woof
You can thank me now, or you can thank me later

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I built two. The work perfectly.

I like it. Do you have the plans drawn up?
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Sorry. I didn't realize that it didn't link directly. Click on the link, look for tech tips on the left, then under general, click on building a foot lift.

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It works so well, I think I'll build a few more.
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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I have this one from HF:



Love it, works real well.
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Its great. The not great part is the lack of welder

A welder is on my list. I have always wanted one now at 42 I am going to get one. But for this project upfront costs are less getting a stand or jack from the store.

Taking the time to make a new base plate for my floor jack would work I am sure. No as well as this though.

Nice job.

Originally Posted by zomby woof
Sorry. I didn't realize that it didn't link directly. Click on the link, look for tech tips on the left, then under general, click on building a foot lift.

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It works so well, I think I'll build a few more.
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Here's my method...









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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CousinLarry
I have this one from HF:



Love it, works real well.
I saw those. Pretty nice and when you couple it with one of their sales and coupons pretty cheap.
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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I use a large ammo can.


Fits perfect and can store **** in it.
 



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