February 25, 2009

I've started the spacer modifications for doing the shock upgrade, but I really hate working at floor level. I need a lift. The $$$ for a real lift isn't in the cards, and I consider myself to be pretty handy...

We just built our house (walk out basement, which is where I'm doing all this work) and we have a bunch of leftover lumber. The lumber is slated to be used to build a pool shed this summer. I need a lift right now though.

So, a couple of 2x4-8's, a bunch of screws, a half dozen milk crates and two sheets of 1/2" OSB...

40 minutes later:

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Now I can sit on yet another milk crate and do my maintenance. I've found one issue since putting this together. In order to flush my brake and clutch fluids, I'll need to get the front wheel out of the chock. The chock is the $40 deal from harbor freight, but I did manage to get it on sale for $20.

I think I'll strap the rear down and lever it on the centerstand, unbolt the top of the chock and remove it. Should be simply enough (famous last words right!?!).