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Adician · 05-20-2012, 09:11 AM

Whats up guys, I need a place to store my motorcycle where water won't get to it. Do any of you have any ideas? I was thinking a 5' by 3' platform with a ramp up to it, maybe 4"-6" tall. I dont know what material would be best to build it with. Any ideas?

theeverysight · 07-17-2012, 02:29 AM

Something like this? http://www.afabonline.com/images/Bik...FB-2ndSide.jpg

JasonK · 07-29-2012, 10:09 PM

I have a cheap harbor freight bike lift, works great. Doesn't get real high but for less than a couple hundred can't be beat.

Bee · 07-30-2012, 01:01 PM

I usually store my motorcycle on a PepsX stand during the winter. Once the bike is on the stand, it is extremely study. That makes it great if you need to do any maintenance or even if you want to sit on the bike to adjust highway pegs, etc.

However, you also need to have a motorcycle jack to get the bike up on the stand. For that, I have a Craftsman motorcycle/ATV jack.

ninety6 · 08-30-2012, 11:52 AM

just an idea to help your creativity:

you could get a busted ole trailer and take the wheels/axel off. make a little ramp (very little). that would keep you off the ground.

you could always make a small 2x4 frame and cover it with pressure treated wood, or some sort of metal sheet.

you can make a small ramp by taking a couple 2x6s on top of each other (glued and nailed), then cut them at an angle on one side.

where are you putting this platform?

05-20-2012, 09:11 AM	#1
Adician Drives: Black 2011 1ssrs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 95	Need help making a platform for a bike. Whats up guys, I need a place to store my motorcycle where water won't get to it. Do any of you have any ideas? I was thinking a 5' by 3' platform with a ramp up to it, maybe 4"-6" tall. I dont know what material would be best to build it with. Any ideas?

07-17-2012, 02:29 AM	#2
theeverysight Drives: 2LS Yellow, Mitsu Galant 7g Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 134	Something like this? http://www.afabonline.com/images/Bik...FB-2ndSide.jpg __________________

07-30-2012, 01:01 PM	#4
Bee Drives: SS/RS - Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 593 View My Garage	I usually store my motorcycle on a PepsX stand during the winter. Once the bike is on the stand, it is extremely study. That makes it great if you need to do any maintenance or even if you want to sit on the bike to adjust highway pegs, etc. However, you also need to have a motorcycle jack to get the bike up on the stand. For that, I have a Craftsman motorcycle/ATV jack. __________________ Check out my build here. SEPA5 South Eastern Pennsylvania 5th Gen Camaro Club

07-29-2012, 10:09 PM	#3
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	I have a cheap harbor freight bike lift, works great. Doesn't get real high but for less than a couple hundred can't be beat.

08-30-2012, 11:52 AM	#5
ninety6 2xSOM Drives: 2002 Camaro SS \| 2002 Camaro V6 vrt Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 284	just an idea to help your creativity: you could get a busted ole trailer and take the wheels/axel off. make a little ramp (very little). that would keep you off the ground. you could always make a small 2x4 frame and cover it with pressure treated wood, or some sort of metal sheet. you can make a small ramp by taking a couple 2x6s on top of each other (glued and nailed), then cut them at an angle on one side. where are you putting this platform?