setting up the home workshop

[saiken]

Hey guys,

well i just got to cleaning out the garage and making way for my workshop for a bike **yet to buy one** and i was wondering what things you guys would recommend.

i have, compressor **good one =D dad is a builder and has two**, compression tester, oil wrench kit, hex key set, screw driver set, multimeter, bench grinder, metal vise, arc welder.... umm... tyre attachment for compressor, two suction spray guns.....

thanks for your suggestions guys!

-saiken-

[Cruisecontrol]

http://www.mytoolstore.com/makita/9558nb.jpghttp://www.waynebesen.com/Sledge.gif

[BOHEMION]

If ya really keen, a decent motorcycle table lift

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42475989412637.jpg

[Iceman]

I couldn't have built my bike without an angle grinder, a drill, a socket set and a good hacksaw.

[BOHEMION]

A must

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/424759894130784.jpg

[Watto]

theres too much green death in that there fridge boh[:p]

[saiken]

well it seems im pretty much set then... cause we have angle grinders and mash/demo hammers and carpenters hammers and claw hammers... probabley a full *good* socket set, an impact socket set .... will do.
the only idea i didnt like was the VB =| not a beer drinker... but i have a fridge full of coke =D! and it doubles as being a great cleaner =P.
the bike lift is nice... but it might have to wait for 18 months when i make the decision to keep my car or not.

[alfiestorm]

And this lot will be of great use and a mortgage to buy it all but then it's something you build up over the years like I have.



http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42475991796157.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42475991767574.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42475991773289.jpg

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[saiken]

awesome =D im getting to like bikes more and more... especially the more i hang around these forums... i dont post much cause i dont have the knowledge but i read alot of your posts. bikes are just so much nicer than cars!!!! and you can fit your bike and workshop mostly into the space you park your car! ha ha ha =D keep idea's coming guys, this could be a good guide to others as well.
and alfiestorm that looks awesome!!!!

-saiken-

[BOHEMION]

quote:Originally posted by Watto

theres too much green death in that there fridge boh[:p]


Knew id catch something with that bait :D

But you know anything is good when its 40'plus in the garage and ya need a cold one

[Booster]

quote:Originally posted by BOHEMION

If ya really keen, a decent motorcycle table lift

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42475989412637.jpg




Even the cheap ones work ok, mine was ~350 delivered.Don't know why i persisted for so long without.

[saiken]

where did you get it from????

and where do i get one like yours alfiestorm, is that bolted to the floor???

[chopaweeza]

In Sydney the cheapest place to buy a decent one is Hare & Forbes at North Parramatta. They are about $300. I got mine 2 years ago from there for $275 and it works well.

[suxukifreak]

Every garage needs one of these to give you a hand..........









http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42476019045028.jpg

[alfiestorm]

quote:Originally posted by saiken

where did you get it from????

and where do i get one like yours alfiestorm, is that bolted to the floor???

Mate I brought mine with me from the uk recently with all my other stuff and it is all still in customs waiting clearence but back to your question you can get them from here http://www.oneup.com.au/default.aspx?page=Home but they are a fair bit more expensive :( than the table type but Having used both types I wouldn't go back to a table type lift anymore the choice is yours

[alfiestorm]

Hey freak do ya have to take e'm anywhere to get them emptied as mine is full :D

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak

Every garage needs one of these to give you a hand..........









http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/42476019045028.jpg



I've got two of them in case one breaks down.

[Gix11]

Hey Alfie, what do you use for mounting points on them without taking the headers off? I could use the frame rails but then it would be weighted too far forward. Can't work out where you fixed it?

[alfiestorm]

It uses the side stand to hold on to the bike and with the brackets supplied you can bolt down the frame on any bike that has a cradle style frame you may need to use some ally spacers or wood for clearence as every bike is different. I have also made some adapters for mine for use with frames that use the engine as a stressed member. Its a lovely bit of kit as you can strip a bike completely down to the frame whilst having it jacked up and no back ache, cant imagine doing major work on a bike without my lift and if I am just doing light service work I use the wheel cradles and side stand clamp to lift the bike.

I have had harleys and goldwings and v maxes on my stand no problems and lifted them all with a standard electric drill.

All I can say is if ya can afford one get it