macguyver required - diy bike stand

[evl51r]

guys,

want to take off both wheels at the same time to have them painted, but i dont have the appropriate bike stands. has anyone done this in a diy fashion? if so can you recommened a method?

all the best!

[emrys74]

Bricks
axle stands
buy a bike stand

[Stoneville]

You should at least by a rear stand, if nothing else it makes it easier for oiling your chain properly. Then you could hang the front from the ceiling in the garage, we have done this o a nubmer of times when we've done front forks or steering head bearing changes/repairs

[Desmo]

Hang the bike from ceiling joists.

[speed3]

^ Yup, ratchet straps from the roof. Obviously make sure it's strong enough

[Jamathi]

KANEG sells the correct stands to do this!

[emrys74]

KANEG sells the correct stands to do this!

Mac wont use them

[Frogger]

put something under it that will hold it level and have the bike on dirt , then dig out around the wheeles. if it works take pictures.

[Nero Diablo]

Obviously make sure it's strong enough

If roof lands on bike...... it wasn't strong enough.

[Billy]

put something under it that will hold it level and have the bike on dirt , then dig out around the wheeles. if it works take pictures.

dam it and I wasted money on stands

[Cole]

i got a spare stand u can borrow if u want???

[duffman]

Drain oil and fuel.
Place matress next to bike.
Push bike over.

[SIR sparks a lot]

314451_2368211597664_1021668058_2574651_615781074_n.jpguse bricks works everytime

[pottz]

hang the front and put the pegs on a pair of car stands if you have them if your pegs arnt the folding type. If they are the folding type use metal rods in the swingarm pivot holes or something.

[smitty525]

i made a stand at work. just used the pipe bender n machined a couple of holders for the spools

[Falcore]

i cut up the frame of a portable whiteboard to make my rear stand, still good 8yrs on

[SilentBob]

The stands don't even cost that much from Kaneg. I would be worried every second my bike spent on a couple DIY stands I made myself.

[Dark Shadow]

Kaneg has 25% off at the moment for PSB folk

[roag]

Use some boards and a pair of car jacks. Stabilise with some tie down strapped to the ceiling. Search China and SE Asian forums for other dodgy ways to get it done on the cheap.

[Two Smokers]

flip it upside down like a bmx,that way you change oil and fuel at the same time.