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« Reply #2310 on: January 19, 2018, 11:11:57 AM »

I think you're right Tony Smiley
I was thinking about cutting the front edge as you suggested, but because the bike's so low, the ramp's too steep anyway, so I need to use the U channel you gave me to run it up at a shallower angle. That means I don't actually need the ramp supplied with the lift at all.
I've got to go out this afternoon, but will see if I can lift the back end enough to pull the ramp out -or just do the job properly & take the bike off & start again Smiley
Anyone know who sells tie-down ratchet straps with loops to fit over the handlebars?
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« Reply #2311 on: January 19, 2018, 11:58:39 AM »

Flea bay can offer a huge range. Motorcross shops sometimes sell these, autojumbles and trailer shops such as (Trailer Tek in Micheldever) are another option.

There’s a choice of straps etc.
Fabric loops (also known as tie-down extensions) can go round any painted / chromed metal surface with the strap hooks then attaching to the loop.
 The plastic-coated metal hooks (as found on most tie downs) can go directly on the bikes surface. Ensure clean so as to prevent any scratching or fit clean rag underneath..
Alternatively run the strap from the tie down eye, to the bike, around the point of anchorage (maybe with a soft rag under the strap) and back to the eye.

Ratchet straps allow for a controlled and ‘heavy’ amount of pull, hook / end options are available but will require searching

Re your front wheel clamp – Some folk use the roll-on type of wheel chock (suitably anchored to the lift) whereby the bike is pushed into the chock, and the chock simply holds the bike vertically. From here it can be tied down if/as required.
Others have a different type of wheel clamp that is manually tightened against the wheel, which then hold the bike vertical.From here it can be tied down if/as required.

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« Reply #2312 on: January 19, 2018, 01:09:13 PM »

Ahh, hadn't thought of looping the ratchet straps around the bars -I've got some short ones somewhere.
My ramp's got an adjustable clamp, but the instructions say to use it in conjunction with the bike's sidestand, (the clamp's offset to one side of the bench for that reason). There are holes in the bench to move the clamp forward or back, so I can use those for eye bolts.
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« Reply #2313 on: January 19, 2018, 01:09:46 PM »

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« Reply #2314 on: January 19, 2018, 03:59:31 PM »

Now, call me silly, or a H&S zealot or whatever, but if that were mine I would get a clamp like the ones in the pics and bolt this on your table.
I would also make a pair of "sideways extension legs" - (patent pending), bolted to the bottom bars to stop the whole lot from tipping onto your lap.
Perhaps its just me, but it looks a little topendy?
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« Reply #2315 on: January 19, 2018, 07:25:52 PM »

That will be ok. I would strap it down though. I had a my 1500 Goldwing on mine when I triked it.
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« Reply #2316 on: January 19, 2018, 07:52:23 PM »

4  Beer crates and a lump of plywood, and..................................!! Wink
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« Reply #2317 on: January 19, 2018, 09:27:46 PM »

Ahh, hadn't thought of looping the ratchet straps around the bars -I've got some short ones somewhere.
My ramp's got an adjustable clamp, but the instructions say to use it in conjunction with the bike's sidestand, (the clamp's offset to one side of the bench for that reason). There are holes in the bench to move the clamp forward or back, so I can use those for eye bolts.
Tail ramp removed.

I'd suggest eye-bolts at width extremities of the table for maximum (triangulation) effect.

If no chock is used, both front & rear eye-bolts roughly in line with where the tie-downs are attached to the bike, so the tie-downs don’t try and pull the bike forwards or backwards, or possibly try and rotate the steering.

Using a bolted-down chock like the blue one (which supports the bike, free standing & vertical), the front eye-bolts should be positioned such that the straps pull the bike deeper into the chock. In my humble opinion, this makes for a nicely stable work place with the benefit of known where the centre-of-gravity is.

When we’ve trailered bikes, looping the tie-down strap around the fork leg immediately above the lower yoke, has always been preferred practice (solid position & doesn’t put any load on the handlebars clamps, and doesn’t tempt the bars to rotate within the handlebar clamps)

Consider also locking on the front brake – a piece of old inner tube around the brake lever and throttle grip is a cheap method.

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« Reply #2318 on: January 19, 2018, 11:43:32 PM »

If its stability your after, just leave the full bottles in place.....alright, and I didn't bring a coat, so.......................... Cheesy
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« Reply #2319 on: January 20, 2018, 10:56:13 AM »

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« Reply #2320 on: February 07, 2018, 12:17:01 PM »

Now, call me silly, or a H&S zealot or whatever, but if that were mine I would get a clamp like the ones in the pics and bolt this on your table.
I would also make a pair of "sideways extension legs" - (patent pending), bolted to the bottom bars to stop the whole lot from tipping onto your lap.
Perhaps its just me, but it looks a little topendy?

Andy, if you're interested, these are available for about £50 delivered

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Sealey-WCR01-Wheel-Clamp-Upgrade-for-Motorcycle-Lifts/1261649588?iid=311778795464&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49919%26meid%3D9e02d2ec918a46278e3ce04ad67a2f3c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D371835568447%26itm%3D311778795464&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1
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« Reply #2321 on: February 07, 2018, 12:22:31 PM »

Again, in case you’re interested.

There are loads of wheel chocks on the market, but at the moment these can be had for about £37 delivered.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_productid=1110247239&rt=nc&_pmc=true&_sop=15&isRefine=true&LH_ItemCondition=1000&sl_ready=true
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« Reply #2322 on: February 07, 2018, 12:53:36 PM »

Thanks Tony. The bike seems quite stable on the bench on it's side stand with the front wheel clamped -mind you, I've barely been in that garage since Tom took over the build Smiley
Spoke to him last night- the tank's being re-welded & sealed with epoxy resin at the moment. I'm very tempted to just buy a new tank & fit a tap in the normal position, but we'll try the repaired tank, temporarily painted in aerosol paint first.
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« Reply #2323 on: February 13, 2018, 10:45:33 AM »

Tank "TIG brazed", (I didn't know there was such a thing), & pressure tested -no leaks. Smiley
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« Reply #2324 on: February 13, 2018, 12:11:56 PM »

I am a world expert on TIG brazing, spent months doing things the others didn't want to do, and being the "boy" done as I was told, most of the time, I learnt a lot that way. Done that on that old car we rescued Andy, that is all brazed.
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