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FlatHeadSix
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fourthgear
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FlatHeadSix
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- Location: Lonoke, Arkansas
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VERY nice fourthgear, well done!
I've got the same Craftsman bike lift. I had the '49 FL on it last night to adjust the chains. I don't know if anyone else has the same problem but I can't roll it under the stock '49, its too high. I had to take the rubber pads off and I still have to roll both wheels up on 2x4 blocks to slide it under the frame and skid plate with the bike sitting straight up.
Anyway, I love the way you did the new bike, very clean and functional, not overdone. If it rides as good as it looks you'll have it all.
mike
I've got the same Craftsman bike lift. I had the '49 FL on it last night to adjust the chains. I don't know if anyone else has the same problem but I can't roll it under the stock '49, its too high. I had to take the rubber pads off and I still have to roll both wheels up on 2x4 blocks to slide it under the frame and skid plate with the bike sitting straight up.
Anyway, I love the way you did the new bike, very clean and functional, not overdone. If it rides as good as it looks you'll have it all.
mike
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FlatHeadSix
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John, 5.00 x 16 full size (I think). Now that you mention it I've never actually measured the mounted outside diameter.
The red '47 has a set of original Goodyear Super Eagles on it, I'll measure both of them in the morning and post the results. Could explain the 5% speedo error. hmmmm
I've also got an Avon like you run mounted on a star-hub, I'll measure that one too.
mike
The red '47 has a set of original Goodyear Super Eagles on it, I'll measure both of them in the morning and post the results. Could explain the 5% speedo error. hmmmm
I've also got an Avon like you run mounted on a star-hub, I'll measure that one too.
mike
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sprucecreek
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bike lift
Sears makes a low profile lift that fits under my 56 FLH just fine. But, it is aluminum and a bit pricey. Their less expensive one would not fit, though.
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VT
Bestway® 5SPCH
These lifts can be installed by one person.
http://www.bestwayhydraulics.com/index2.html
Holds about 6 gallons of 30 wt. Instructions included (modified by Bestway after Vol. 1 was released).
It's not as extravagant as it seems. You can keep the machine 12" off the ground and covered. You need a block & tackle hanging from a supported rafter in your shop/garage, a ranch-quality post hole digger, a 1/2 concrete bit and the knowledge that you have no water pipes or a sewer line directly below your location. Rocky ground would be a problem too. You'll need to dig a post hole 53" deep, and install the empty cannister twice for base-bolt location.
http://www.bestwayhydraulics.com/index2.html
Holds about 6 gallons of 30 wt. Instructions included (modified by Bestway after Vol. 1 was released).
It's not as extravagant as it seems. You can keep the machine 12" off the ground and covered. You need a block & tackle hanging from a supported rafter in your shop/garage, a ranch-quality post hole digger, a 1/2 concrete bit and the knowledge that you have no water pipes or a sewer line directly below your location. Rocky ground would be a problem too. You'll need to dig a post hole 53" deep, and install the empty cannister twice for base-bolt location.
Last edited by VT on Sun May 18, 2008 3:50 pm, edited 3 times in total.