3cells Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I have been wanting a Guzzi for years, so 18 months ago when one came up cheap via a friend I couldn't resist. It had sat unloved for a long time, meant to be a runner but just needed a battery. Needless to say, whilst it maybe a runner there are many bits that need fixing, seized brakes, the fuel lines have perished and leaked. I haven't had time so it has sat in the workshop waiting for much needed TLC. Bike needs stripping down, cleaning up parts - including repairing the rear sub frame that somebody attacked with an angle grinder - and putting back together. Ideally, I would like to jack the bike up by the engine - and with the engine supported strip it down. As I am new to Guzzi's is there an engine cradle/stand available that will sit on a scissor table, or is it a case of make my own? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just what I do, so others may have a different opinion, but all I use is either some blocks of wood or a wide jack something like this If supporting the gearbox as well, I just stuck a scissors jack underneath it Stein Dinse (and probably a lot of others) have specific stands, but I've just never found them necessary https://www.stein-dinse.biz/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=686#prettyPhoto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I make it a rule to use strapping to secure from tip-over. (Don't ask me why this went from a suggestion to a rule . . . ) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I made a cradle for under the oil pan which more than doubles the the stability, and a strap to the ceiling. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 hmmmm. A termite among us ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 hours ago, docc said: I make it a rule to use strapping to secure from tip-over. (Don't ask me why this went from a suggestion to a rule . . . ) Anyone who has seen one go over , knows EXACTLY how you feel . Or to come in the next day after the jack has leaked down ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 10/17/2022 at 11:43 AM, Skip said: I made a cradle for under the oil pan which more than doubles the the stability, and a strap to the ceiling. I love this concept, @Skip! How did you derive those dimensions and angles? Does the "half moon" cut-out index on the oil filter access cover or is it simply a relief cut for the access cover? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 9:24 PM, docc said: I love this concept, @Skip! How did you derive those dimensions and angles? Does the "half moon" cut-out index on the oil filter access cover or is it simply a relief cut for the access cover? Hey Doc, Been really busy, but thanks. The cradle can be rotated for either access depending where you want your balance point. Greatly increases stability. Smiles, SKIP 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 A legit two view dimensioned drawing! Thanks @Skip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfrog Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 43 minutes ago, docc said: A legit two view dimensioned drawing! Hand drawn!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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