DIY Hawk Bike Stand - Page 2

bigdano711 · 11-24-2023, 11:20 PM

Turns out it was way too much of a PITA to get the bike on that built lift. I had an 8 ton Hobo Freight bottle jack hanging around doing nothing, so I modified the top of the built lift to accept the bottle jack. Works pretty good...would work better if my concrete floor was close to level.

BriNbigD · 11-25-2023, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by krat

Just a random thought but if you can't lift the bike with the skid plate on then the skid plate is a waste of money and only a decoration.

A very valid point sir!

flopsweat · 11-27-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BriNbigD

My BEST friend in the whole wide world!!

I’m getting the CSC skid plate. Has anyone lifted their bike with the skid plate still attached, or am I going to have to pull it off to lift?

You don't have to remove it. I have the exact same red lift, it's more stable with the skid plate attached.

BriNbigD · 11-27-2023, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flopsweat

You don't have to remove it. I have the exact same red lift, it's more stable with the skid plate attached.

That’s what I was hoping. I throw a socket on my cordless drill and lift my bikes in seconds. Super easy, and can fine tune height easily!

2017hawk250 · 11-30-2023, 04:28 PM

https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-l...ift-60536.html

i use that fine piece of crafted chinesium... positioning takes a little doing but it works really well...

bigdano711 · 11-30-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2017hawk250

https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-l...ift-60536.html

i use that fine piece of crafted chinesium... positioning takes a little doing but it works really well...

I've never had a problem with Hobo Freight stuff, and I still don't! That thing is pretty sweet.

Bill Hilly · 11-30-2023, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdano711

I've never had a problem with Hobo Freight stuff, and I still don't! That thing is pretty sweet.

I have a jack like that that I bought from a guy locally. I got it for either $20, or $25, I don't remember. I also bought a big fairly (I think about $70-$75)expensive tank bag from him for $10. I never thought I would like a tank bag, but this one changed my mind. I love it. I just unsnap one squeeze snap, and let it slip to the side a little when I fill up with gas. I may cost me an extra 30 seconds at the gas pump, but probably not even that long. I really like the jack , but I often find it lifting my front wheel first, when I just want to raise the rear.

Thumper · 11-30-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

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...I really like the jack , but I often find it lifting my front wheel first, when I just want to raise the rear.

Find one of these for rear wheel lift:

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Don't pay more than ~$40

11-24-2023, 11:20 PM	#16
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 427	Turns out it was way too much of a PITA to get the bike on that built lift. I had an 8 ton Hobo Freight bottle jack hanging around doing nothing, so I modified the top of the built lift to accept the bottle jack. Works pretty good...would work better if my concrete floor was close to level. __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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11-30-2023, 04:28 PM	#20
2017hawk250 Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19	https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-l...ift-60536.html i use that fine piece of crafted chinesium... positioning takes a little doing but it works really well...
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