Topic: Swingarm Stand Complete

[jdawg]

I removed the center stand, but still wanted a way to pick up the rear end (change tire, chain - whatever). So I built my own swingarm stand. I copied a forward handle model made by Pitbull. It gave me a chance to practice with the new welder and horizontal band saw. Came out pretty good. I wanted the forward handle so I could hang on to the bike as I step on the handle. On my brother-in-laws race bikes we used rear handles, but the bikes were a couple of hundred pounds lighter (Yamaha TZ250's) and there was alway someone around to steady the bike as you positioned the stand and lifted it. Anyway, it was a fun little project. Enjoy.

PS - It's hard to see...  but that's a 550 swingarm on a 750

[dusterdude]

i like that.

[ekim98]

 Can you give us any dimensions. What size wheels did you use.

[jdawg]

The wheels are 2.5" dia. The vertical legs are 14.5" and it's 9.5" between the legs (inside). The verticals are 1.25" and the L's are 3/16. All the hardware is grade 8 (overkill) 3/8" bolts.

Anything else let me know.

[edbikerii]

That's purdy.  I might give that a try myself.  I'm starting get rusty with the welder, and need a refresher project.  Nice job!

What's at the top there?  Are those pieces of hose wrapped around bolts and zip-tied in place?  How's that work for you?  Does it slide around on the swing arm while lifting or anything?

[jdawg]

edbikerii - Thanks for the comments and support.

The top pieces are 3/16 angle iron with 3/8 bolts thru into the 'L' area. The bolts are grade, cuz I'm an 'over'engineer (at least that's what the wife says). I put rubber hose over the boilts so they don't scratch the swing arm. Once the bike is up and on the stand, it does not slide. While you are cantilevering it up the hose allows for some rotation onto the bolts. The thing is pretty sturdy. Only thing I would change is make the handle longer, more better leverage.

[CrisPDuk]

Me Likey


A lot

[Johnie]

If you are not putting that center stand back on that 74 CB750 let me know.  According to the parts fishe it is the same as my 1970 CB750.  The guy I bought the bike from put on after-market exhaust and had to bend one of the stand legs to make it fit.  So now the bike leans to one side.  If you think it is worthy of me sanding and painting let me know if you want to sell it.