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FlyingKiwi SuperSport Racer


Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 765 Location: Gogledd Cymru
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject: Ripperton Bike Hoist |
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My brother sent me this link to a new bike stand developed in Oz.
Ripperton Bike Hoist
Now how can I make one, cheap!  |
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Gio World Champion

Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 5337 Location: Chertsey, ASBO land
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Call that a hoist!!!!
The tyres are barely off the ground  |
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D-Rider Aprilia Admin

Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 12520 Location: Coventry
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Now that IS good.
Bolt it to your garage floor and add some locking device for the bike and you've got a stand, stable working platform and secure parking all in one !
Got to be worth a bit of serious DIY
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Syltiz Chaos Merchant

Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 743 Location: Surrey, England
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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When you get around to making them, I'll take two  |
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D-Rider Aprilia Admin

Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 12520 Location: Coventry
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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..... and are they thinking of making a smaller version for mopeds and scooters ?
...... I'm thinking the "Mini Ripperton"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Riperton
The coat is being unhooked from the peg as I type .........
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Falcopops GP Racer


Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 2116 Location: Townsville, Tropical Queensland, Oz. Like living in paradise, but with work
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Mate, you need to get out more |
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Gio World Champion

Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 5337 Location: Chertsey, ASBO land
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Falcopops wrote: | Mate, you need to get out more |
I agree, he's turning into a posting whore  |
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