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ShiFty268
28th January 2008, 09:42
Wheres the best place to get a little stand that i can pop my bike up on so the rear wheel is off the ground and i can do maintenance to it, after something pretty cheapish recommendations?
cheese
28th January 2008, 09:49
I got a really nice one from total motox in Kumu. it was a locally made one for $100. It's really good.
ShiFty268
28th January 2008, 10:08
Nice metal one i bet, just thinking might just make one out of wood. Whats a good height to make them?
telliman
28th January 2008, 11:08
a beer crate works good!
ShiFty268
28th January 2008, 13:50
a beer crate works good!

Is it strong enough to support a bike? Might have to go sink a few beers then
jimmy 2006
28th January 2008, 14:26
swappa crate with a piece of ply screwed into the bottom to give it a little more stability.
Danger
28th January 2008, 14:30
Nice metal one i bet, just thinking might just make one out of wood. Whats a good height to make them?

A few pieces of wood high enough to lift your bike off the ground should cost you nothing. Visit some building sites and find some off cuts. You can probably even find some bent nails around that you can straighten. I'm sure you can figure it out with a little application.
Other wise be prepared to pay for one.
Buddy L
28th January 2008, 15:36
i used a nail boxs and swapper crates on and off, for a few years untill my parents brought me a bike lifter.
ShiFty268
28th January 2008, 15:45
i used a nail boxs and swapper crates on and off, for a few years untill my parents brought me a bike lifter.

Thats me just got me an old oil drum, just chucked my bike up on it it just not high enough for the bike to be off the ground going to make a little platform for the drum to sit on and it should be sweet.
Mulisha_troop
28th January 2008, 18:44
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go the swappa :niceone:
FROSTY
3rd February 2008, 11:14
This is why trail bikes are so much easier than roadies :2thumbsup
Kickaha
3rd February 2008, 15:28
I bought a fly lift stand off tradme for just over $100, way superior to a beer crate but also more expensive
http://www.flyracing.com/product/ramps/stands/lift.htm

I see one on there now but it's $200 buy now
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/auction-138415370.htm