Wanted : Engine Stand

[LGBUSA]

Before I make my onw I was wondering if anyone has gotten a nice engine stand for the busa motor. I have tried searching and emailed a few companies but nothing back yet. Thanks guys

 

[omslaw]

I have a Black & Decker Workmate that I use. Just open the top enough to drop the bottom of the oil pan through.

Looks similar to this:

 

[LGBUSA]

the motors wiegh about 175lbs or so ? Im guessing.

 

[TruWrecks]

That's the best idea I've seen for working on bike engines Omar!

 

[omslaw]

Tough to see, but here's a pic of my engine sitting on the Workmate:

 

[omslaw]

That's the best idea I've seen for working on bike engines Omar!

Thanks, Doug! Works great - it just "cradles" the engine. I've had my engine out and torn apart 3 times...used it every time.

 

[TruWrecks]

From Black and Decker:

WorkMate 225

Workmate® 225 Project Center
Model # WM225
Lightweight and portable
Folds for easy storage
Heavyweight steel construction supports up to 450 lbs.
Dual height for use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vise, or sawhorse

 

[TruWrecks]

I think I'll get this one when I can afford it again. Workmate 425

 

[TruWrecks]

Thanks, Doug! Works great - it just "cradles" the engine. I've had my engine out and torn apart 3 times...used it every time.

I've always done my rebuilds on a flat-top workbench. It's not fun when the blocks slip out of from under the engine housing while torquing down the cylinder head.

 

[djsin]

you could use a transmisiion jack if you have one...strap it down

 

[TruWrecks]

you could use a transmisiion jack if you have one...strap it down

I did that with a floor trans jack once. It wasn't high enough to work on comfortably for me.

 

[Moparict]

Build your own. Took me an hour and about $7 in scrap metal.

Works like a charm. The casters I had laying around from an old tool box that was junk.

 

[jpsmith1]

I just picked up my first Busa, but I borrowed a stand from a friend to work on my R1. He made it, but I am sure someone makes something similar. I think it is much better than the tables shown because it is a snap to rotate the engine. You just pull a pin, rotate, and put the pin back in.

What isn't pictured is a pan that goes on the bottom to catch oil so there is no mess.

Check the thread below for a little help.
How to build an engine stand - Motorcycle Forum

 

[TruWrecks]

Hey JP, that's a pretty good setup. The standard engine stand can be bought for about $50 new. The white plate mounted to it would be an easy build for any local metal shop.

 

[jpsmith1]

Yes, when I said my friend made it, I meant that he made that white adapter. The tough part was lifting the motor up to hook in the stand after putting the white piece on. I just lifted it, but I think I would need some help to do it with the Busa motor since it is heavier. Here is a link with more pictures. I was just fixing the tranny.

It is an old link...about 30,000 miles ago and only works in IE for some reason.

Fixing R1 Tranny

 

[TruWrecks]

Link no worky:

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The requested URL /pics/Fixing R1 Tranny/html/html/0.htm was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/1.3.41 Server at MetacoreTechs - Web Design and Hosting Port 80

 

[Jay]

Here is the head we built for an automotive engine stand.

http://www.aperaceparts.com/forumphotos/enginestand.jpg

 

[jpsmith1]

Link no worky:

Not Found
The requested URL /pics/Fixing R1 Tranny/html/html/0.htm was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/1.3.41 Server at MetacoreTechs - Web Design and Hosting Port 80

Make sure you are using Internet Explorer
Fixing R1 Tranny

See if that works.

 

[mike1180]

Here is the head we built for an automotive engine stand.

http://www.aperaceparts.com/forumphotos/enginestand.jpg

That looks great.
Do you have any pics with a motor on one, and how much do you sell them for?

 

[mike1180]

Here are 2 pics professor posted in another thread: