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| Gonzo | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 03:59 Post title : Bike Stand made for Thunderbird | | | The search is over...
I have been scouting the internet for some workable way of supporting the bike upright while I clean it or change the oil, and finally there is a professional company that has made one. (No, I don't think sticking a lump of wood under the bike and using a single arm hydrolic jack as good enough for my bike. :)
Chris from Anderson Stands, makers of bike stands for yonks, was more than happy to size my bike up and make a custom fitting just for our bikes. Check out their site at: www.andersonstands.com
You wont find our bike listed on their site just yet - he's waiting on some pictures that he can use from me. 
But shoot him an email and I'm sure Chris will sort you out: stands@myspace.net.au
Or call him on: +61 2 9603 6565 (in Australia)
Attached is a photo of the prototype being fitted to my bike.
Although I didn't try one out myself, Chris reckons their Front Stands, specifically the Steering Head Lifters, will also work on our bike, so there is a total solution if you need to work on both ends at the same time.
When you get in touch with him, mention Gonzo sent you. ;-)
Cheers,
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| Kando | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 780 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 04:53 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | great but will it cost an arm and leg to buy & ship to the USA???
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 05:20 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Kando) | | | When I was speaking to him about his business, it seemed like he did more business from overseas sales than local, so I would assume he doesn't charge an arm an a leg.
But best to ask him. Let us know what you find out.
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| fab | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,515 | | Location | : | wyong, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 05:23 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Kando) | | | Thanks gonzo ,i just ordered a rear stand from Chris (top bloke) should have it next week.
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| Eddie | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 422 | | Location | : | Melbourne Victoria, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 05:57 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | Hey Gonzo, let us know what its like to get it up on the stand by your self. I bought that type of stand from Peter Stevens last year which suits most bikes, I think its called a paddock stand, my only problem is I need somebody to balance the bike to put it up and bring it down.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 08:48 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Eddie) | | | Eddie wrote:
my only problem is I need somebody to balance the bike to put it up and bring it down.
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Have you tried one of these Link
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 08:52 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | Hey Gonzo,
Does that fit a Bird with ABS, I adapted a padock stand but still have to take the ABS sesor off when on stand. So I need a bit more adapting or get one of those stands. Nice stand though
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| Eddie | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 422 | | Location | : | Melbourne Victoria, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 10:01 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: mat1600) | | | mat1600 wrote:
Eddie wrote:
my only problem is I need somebody to balance the bike to put it up and bring it down.
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Have you tried one of these Link
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Excellent, Thanks.
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| Rabbit | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 224 | | Location | : | Craignish, Qld, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 11:24 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Eddie) | | | Try this for stands
https://oneup.com.au/index.php
Rabbit
| Everybody knows the Birds the word
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| mag10 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/02/2010 | | Posts | : | 485 | | Location | : | Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 12:58 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | that is a great idea, I have an old paddack stand hanging up the rafters of the garage. I should be able to modify it to fit the T-birds swing arm. I have to add this to the winter project list. lifting the bike by the rear will make oil changes easier too.
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 14:49 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: mat1600) | | | Hey Mat,
I don't have ABS, so don't know what that adds to the profile of the rear swing-arm.
I will be taking delivery of my unit on Wednesday/Thursday. I'll take a lot photos of when my bike is standing up on it.
Great idea with the front wheel lock, as getting it up on the rear stand really does require two people.
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 17:15 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | FREAKING BRILLIANT! That's EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Been contemplating a modification of my old Pit Bull stand and thought it might be possible. Seeing this photo is all I needed to push me back in that direction. Thanks a bunch!
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| FTL40 | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 13/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,122 | | Location | : | massachusetts, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 18:01 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | if the price is right i will be getting one
| 2010 tbird 1700 silver (fastest color) BC exhaust, BC airbox removal
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| Kando | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 780 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 19:12 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: FTL40) | | | same here I just emailed Chris to get US pricing
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| Kando | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 780 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2010 - 19:14 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | do you think you can do rear wheel removal with this one?
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| Gary | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 339 | | Location | : | Herford/used to be london, Germany |
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| | Posted : 30 Oct 2010 - 16:15 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | Hi everyone.
This is for those who want to get their bike off the ground to clean or for winter.
Check out this website Link you will see a video with a Rocket 3 being lifted. I spoke to the boss at the intermot koln Motorcycle Show and he said that he hasn't made a Lifting Adapter Plate for the Thunderbird yet, so I suggested to him if the demand was there would he make one, he said he would.
So what are you all waiting for write to him and don't forget the Magic word (Please).
| Big Bohr 1700 Thunderbird and now Storm owner
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 30 Oct 2010 - 22:13 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Kando) | | | >do you think you can do rear wheel removal with this one?
I asked him that specifically and he assured me that you could. It certainly looked like it.
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 30 Oct 2010 - 22:16 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gary) | | | I'll be very surprised if this gets off the ground. I have had a dozen people look at the underside of the bike to find some sort of way that a lifting adapter could be made, without putting the weight of the bike on the exhaust pipes.
This sort of lift would have been my preference, but I simply don't think it's possible on our bike. Good luck.
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| weatherman | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 19/02/2009 | | Posts | : | 232 | | Location | : | Vista, Ca, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Nov 2010 - 19:18 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Gonzo) | | | My Stand that is two piece, one for front and one for rear, could be put on a single piece of steel and lift the bike with a typical bike jack as pictured in this thread and could be operated by one person.
Using my two piece adapter still makes it possible for one person to lift the bike off the ground to allow R&R of Oil/filter, Brakes, Belt adjust, Tires and wheels, cleaning and detailing
Last year when I put out some probable pricing it was obvious that the cost to build it (for me) would be too much to make offering it marketable even at a very low margin. The finished weight, I would think, would also be too exorbitant to ship further than around the block.
I only had one person at that time that showed any interest. The only difference between then and now is we all are now in need for tires, brakes and other services we would like to do but can't get the bike in the positions necessary.
This isn't to say I am ready to start producing my adapters even if I could get the price to where it would be worth doing it.
Gary
| If there's a T-bird in the garage then your either sick, broke or missing the time of your life.
Get out and ride that Bird.
The Tbird arrived June 26, 2009 - Speedy was traded in June for a 2012 Bonnie T100.
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| thanks4thefish42 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/11/2010 | | Posts | : | 269 | | Location | : | High Springs, FL, United States |
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| | Posted : 21 Dec 2010 - 02:02 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: weatherman) | | | Just wanted to bump this thread up a bit to see what progress had been made on bike lifts and stands for the crazy underbody of the bird?
I got around to lifting with a regular bike jack, the aluminum one from Harbor Freight and a block of wood and stuck some big wedges of wood under the wheel that I was not working on. Not real elegant but easy to clean the wheels. Wedge of wood stabilized the beast. Having front and rear bars also gives good peace of mind! Got to be a better way. The Harbor Freight stand does not have a positive detent for locking so I also use wood under that to make it secure-nice light jacking lift but sort of dangerous with no way to lock in various positions. Link
I see a few ways to lift the bike.
1. Some nebulous factory supplied bracket-I have not been able to find a sketch of photo of it.
2. Some modification of a "pit stand" that will work front and rear.-solid way to work on a bike but can't seem to find one that will fit, or do I need to install spools like a sport bike does?
3. Weathermans stand, could not find a link-I am brain dead sometimes and it might be right here in this list. Too many hours in a Hazmat suit and full face respirator mask lately at work...
4. Engine lifting crane-looks like might be a plan-Harbor Freight has a few not too expensive. Still hard to work on swinging in the breeze.
I spent some time looking and thinking and have not come up with a better idea than wood under the engine sump. The area around the wishbone looks real solid....Also thinking that pulling the pipes might make things easier. Am I stupid and just can't find a photo of the Triumph bracket-has anyone had experience with it.
What are the rest of you doing for picking up the bike?
More fun to pick up girls than pick up bikes!
best,
Capt T.
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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT
Suzuki Boulevard S50
BMW R90/6-Luftmeister fairing
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 21 Dec 2010 - 02:36 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: thanks4thefish42) | | | I use the Sears Motorcycle Jack which I bought a number of years ago for my other machines as well as other people's machines.I push the bike up on to two pieces of one inch thick boards approximately six inches wide and a foot long,one under each tire and place a piece of 2X4 under the side stand.Now the jack will fit under the machine.I then line the back rail of the jack up with the back of the cat,just below the two mounting brackets,and the front rail under the engine sump.I make sure the ends of rails are lined up with the center of each exhaust pipe.The pipes stabilize the machine.Then I slowly lift the machine,hanging on to the bars so when she leans over towards the right to level itself on the jack,the pipe sets down on the front rail of the jack nice and easy.Then I continue lifting the machine to the desired height and secure it with the straps.I've done it atleast a half dozen times with my T Bird without any problems or damage what so ever.Just take your time and pay attention to what you're doin.The more ya do it,the easier it gets,not to mention increasing your confidence when doing it. Dave!!!
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| thanks4thefish42 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/11/2010 | | Posts | : | 269 | | Location | : | High Springs, FL, United States |
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| | Posted : 21 Dec 2010 - 05:24 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: davetac1) | | | Hey Dave. Just so I get this right. Your picking up the Thunderbird with the jack just touching the exhaust pipes on the front and the Catalytic Converter on the back, and not on the engine sump alone like I am doing. Your way would be a lot more stable. My aluminum bike lift fits under the tbird with no lifting prior at all.
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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT
Suzuki Boulevard S50
BMW R90/6-Luftmeister fairing
Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls. ~Stirling Moss
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 21 Dec 2010 - 17:40 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: thanks4thefish42) | | | It took me a while to figure out just where to lift the T Bird as the engine IS part of the frame.But before I attempted it,I spoke with a couple friends who are service managers at local Honda and Yamaha dealerships,and both told me that's how they do it too,but to just pay attention to what I was lifting on.So if it worked on the Honda and Yamaha,why wouldn't it work on the T bird too.Follow me?? I asked the same question at the Triumph shop but all the service manager there would tell me was that only a trained Triumph technicain is qualified work on it.Ya RIGHT!! lol In other words,they wanted to do the work.Wrong answer.lol
If ya look under the machine,you'll note that the bottom of the engine's sump lines up even with the bottom of both exhaust pipes,hence that would be a good front lifting point or where the front rail of the jack would go.The rear jack rail goes under the cat,just below where the two attachment brackets are welded on to the cat [or as close to that point as ya can while linin up the front rail under the sump] as that would be the cat's strongest point.So, as long as the jack is centered,which will take ya a couple of tries to get it right,[it took me a couple to get it right],the jack will work perfect.
But the front rail is actually taking the weight of the machine under the sump and even though the exhaust pipes are sharing some of that weight,they are actually more for balancing the machine so it doesn't tip on ya.Anyways,that's how I've been doing it.And like anything else,the first time is the hardest.The more ya do it,the easier it gets and the more you understand what you're doing. Dave!!!
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| Kando | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 780 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 21 Dec 2010 - 21:36 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: thanks4thefish42) | | | do search for "lift" and go back to at least May and you will get pics and advice. also Triumph jack stand
Link
Triumph's Jacking Stand!!! The jacking stand (T3880803) is $229.29
ps what ever happened to the modifies paddock stand????
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Dec 2010 - 04:22 Post title : Re: Bike Stand made for Thunderbird (Re: Kando) | | | I just reviewed that thread about jacking that was posted some time ago.I have infact used my cherry picker[engine crane]to lift machines straight up or actually stand em right on their nose or tail depending on what kind of service work needed to be done and never had a problem doin it.However, that was before I bought a motorcycle jack which I don't think was even available back then.The lift table was,but not the jack.But no matter which jack/lift ya used,ya still have to know what you were doing and what you were lifting on.Anyways my point is that if there's a will,there's a way.Dave!!!
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