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Message started by Tom Dooley on 09/16/11 at 17:49:51

Title: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Tom Dooley on 09/16/11 at 17:49:51

I am looking for the best way to support my Savage off the kickstand so I can install forward controls. I can build out of wood or weld up something. I used to use wood blocks for my larger bikes. The bottom frame seems to narrow for just blocking. Any suggestions appreciated.

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Boule’tard on 09/16/11 at 17:56:05

See the poorman's bike stand (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1100379341) thread. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Gyrobob on 09/17/11 at 07:38:03

6C7A6B6C7F707A2F272A2A1E0 wrote:

Use a motorcycle jack. They cost a bit, but for the rest of your life you'll make things a lot easier on yourself for all kinds of work ranging from motorcycle jacking to auto work to household stuff.

I like the aluminum versions:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Searsaluminummcyclejack02.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Searsaluminummcyclejack01.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/RYCAtakeapart13Mar2011irfan52.jpg

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by thumperclone on 09/17/11 at 07:41:04

5D504A535A4B5E4D5B3F0 wrote:

See the poorman's bike stand (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1100379341) thread. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

i used 2 4x4s when i installed forward controlls 7 1/2" lift
hole drilled in one 7 1/2 end,piece of 1/2" ridgid conduit as a
lever

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Boule’tard on 09/17/11 at 15:47:15

I forget what I did exactly, but also cobbled some combination of wood together to get the right width and height. A piece of railroad tie would probably be good too.

Then I thought the wood might scratch the frame paint, so I covered the wood with EPDM pond liner.

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/17/11 at 16:16:29

I have been known to pull the seat & tank & hang mine from a rafter with a come along.

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by drums1 on 09/17/11 at 16:22:53

I use a stack of 2x12, 1 foot in length. 5 or 6 of them nailed together. It takes 2 people to get it up there, but it does the trick.

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Tom Dooley on 09/17/11 at 16:27:28

I broke loose today and bought a motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight. I bought the steel one and put it together. It was on sale. Looks like it will come in handy for an old fart with a replaced knee. Thanks for all the replies.

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by verslagen1 on 09/17/11 at 16:36:24

I was going to say that the sears units are made in china.
and are mostly unrepairable.

so you might as well buy it from HF

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/17/11 at 16:54:05

A quality pair of knee pads is essential for old farts,, new knees or old. BY quality I mean NOT Harbor Freight,,

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Gyrobob on 09/18/11 at 07:10:04

The Sears aluminum version seems to be pretty good quality.

Title: Re: Supporting the Savage for work
Post by Boofer on 09/18/11 at 19:00:44

Some of you younger guys who have'nt worked construction have probably never used a "sky hook", but they are great if you can find one. :D