Engine holder - need ideas

headshrink · August 9th, 2011, 04:27 PM

I had a new-ish engine delivered today. When I got home, I found it in my garage, shrink-wrapped, and on my furniture dolly..... leaning forward. I'm really not happy about the pressure it is putting on the water pipe, and hoping there is no damage.

I'm looking for ideas of safely holding/storing the engine. I'm thinking of making some sort of holder out of scrap wood. Once this gets on my bike, I'm going to need to hold/store the old engine too.... other wise I wouldn't be as concerned.

caps · August 9th, 2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

I'm thinking of making some sort of holder out of scrap wood. Once this gets on my bike, I'm going to need to hold/store the old engine too.... other wise I wouldn't be as concerned.

honestly that's your best bet

headshrink · August 9th, 2011, 05:02 PM

I'm trying to find some design ideas from google, but can't anything yet....

noche_caliente · August 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM

what about an old tire?

headshrink · August 9th, 2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

what about an old tire?

I suppose that could work in a pinch. My preference would be something that would hold it upright that I could keep nicely in the corner of the garage, w/o risk of damage. IDEAL would be something that supports it securely w/o getting in the way of the mounting bolt holes, AND that is raised a little with a spot for rolling my hydraulic jack under.... that way I can jack it into place w/o ever moving it from the stand.

Hmmmmm..... If I can figure that out, I think we may have a new DIY coming soon. It seems like my most recent DIYs weren't quite mainstream, so I wouldn't want to break that streak

headshrink · August 9th, 2011, 05:25 PM

Now I'm looking for a 3d CAD model of our engine, preferably google sketch-up, because I'm feeling particularly nerdy.

Racer x · August 9th, 2011, 06:14 PM

I make a square box about the size of a shew box. The engine sits inside. I made three of them from a couple pieces of fence boards. Like 1x3 I cut two about a foot and two about six inches and screwed them together to form a rectangle .Drilling the holes so the wood did nott split.I can post up a photo tomorrow

headshrink · August 9th, 2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

I make a square box about the size of a shew box. The engine sits inside. I made three of them from a couple pieces of fence boards. Like 1x3 I cut two about a foot and two about six inches and screwed them together to form a rectangle .Drilling the holes so the wood did nott split.I can post up a photo tomorrow

Cool. I'm trying to figure out safe places on the engine to bare the weight on the stand.

August 9th, 2011, 04:27 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.	Engine holder - need ideas I had a new-ish engine delivered today. When I got home, I found it in my garage, shrink-wrapped, and on my furniture dolly..... leaning forward. I'm really not happy about the pressure it is putting on the water pipe, and hoping there is no damage. I'm looking for ideas of safely holding/storing the engine. I'm thinking of making some sort of holder out of scrap wood. Once this gets on my bike, I'm going to need to hold/store the old engine too.... other wise I wouldn't be as concerned. __________________________________________________ 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

August 9th, 2011, 05:02 PM	#3
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I'm trying to find some design ideas from google, but can't anything yet.... __________________________________________________ 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

August 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	what about an old tire? __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 9th, 2011, 05:25 PM	#6
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Now I'm looking for a 3d CAD model of our engine, preferably google sketch-up, because I'm feeling particularly nerdy. __________________________________________________ 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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Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I make a square box about the size of a shew box. The engine sits inside. I made three of them from a couple pieces of fence boards. Like 1x3 I cut two about a foot and two about six inches and screwed them together to form a rectangle .Drilling the holes so the wood did nott split.I can post up a photo tomorrow