DIY maintenance stand for wheels

headshrink · December 31st, 2011, 08:39 PM

Anyone who has done any type of maintenance on their wheels (change tire, disks, etc.) knows how important it is to properly support the wheel, while at the same time preventing anything from contacting the brake disks. After a few seasons of precariously balancing my wheels on 2x4s and 4x4s, I decided to make something a little nicer. I wanted something that was a little gentler on the wheels' paint, and something that wouldn't fall over if bumped. A special thanks to my brother-in-law for building the frame.

Here is my solution. The carpet isn't necessary, but adds a nice touch and protects the paint.

I didn't have a wheel off for illustration, but you get the idea with the old tire.

Alex · December 31st, 2011, 09:15 PM

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Jinx250 · January 5th, 2012, 09:50 AM

Inventive and cool. I just use a 5 gallon bucket.

headshrink · January 7th, 2012, 10:37 PM

I was helping my brother-in-law today with the brakes on his car. This gave me an idea for my next 'overly-useful' tool. I'm going to come up with a quick & easy solution to hanging the calipers without cutting and tyeing it up with twine or wire. It will likely be with picture frame hanging wire, and a small carabiner.

headshrink · April 16th, 2012, 08:44 PM

My OP is too old for me to have editing access, but here are some updated pics during the inaugural wheel support.

leed · April 16th, 2012, 09:25 PM

Easy enough! I just use some scrap 4x4's from work haha. The carpeting is a nice touch though!

December 31st, 2011, 08:39 PM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	DIY maintenance stand for wheels Anyone who has done any type of maintenance on their wheels (change tire, disks, etc.) knows how important it is to properly support the wheel, while at the same time preventing anything from contacting the brake disks. After a few seasons of precariously balancing my wheels on 2x4s and 4x4s, I decided to make something a little nicer. I wanted something that was a little gentler on the wheels' paint, and something that wouldn't fall over if bumped. A special thanks to my brother-in-law for building the frame. Here is my solution. The carpet isn't necessary, but adds a nice touch and protects the paint. I didn't have a wheel off for illustration, but you get the idea with the old tire. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

December 31st, 2011, 09:15 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/linked to DIY sticky __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 7th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#4
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I was helping my brother-in-law today with the brakes on his car. This gave me an idea for my next 'overly-useful' tool. I'm going to come up with a quick & easy solution to hanging the calipers without cutting and tyeing it up with twine or wire. It will likely be with picture frame hanging wire, and a small carabiner. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

April 16th, 2012, 08:44 PM	#5
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	My OP is too old for me to have editing access, but here are some updated pics during the inaugural wheel support. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

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January 5th, 2012, 09:50 AM	#3
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	Inventive and cool. I just use a 5 gallon bucket.

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leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Easy enough! I just use some scrap 4x4's from work haha. The carpeting is a nice touch though!