Rotating Lift

[larrydr]

I have working on this rotating arm to help with moving motors and bikes that do not run from the floor to my lift and to my work bench ...It is not done yet , but I have done a trial test run . I can pick up a 450 lb  bike from the floor to the lift and rotate the load with one hand ..There a lot more to do to get it where I would call it ready for the job .

[Freebird]

Very nice.  That should come in handy.

[Marcarl]

Lookin good so far. I got me one of those hoists, lifts 600lbs and I just stuck it to my rafters. I can unload my truck and pick things up from the ground. I just have to remember it's there when I could use it. Yours looks quite handy.

[larrydr]

Thanks to both @Marcari..@Freebbird for the comment ..I spent a lot of time making the insert that holds the 2 rollers bearings that slides into the vertical pipe on top  , and the 1/4 inch steel plate that mounts on the 3/4 4 x 8 sheet of plywood that  is screwed to the ceiling and wall ..The bottom is sitting on Dodge mini van rear hub that is welded to 1/2 inch thick steel plate that is bolted to the floor with 1/2 by 5 anchor bolts ..I may make some changes along the way ...The way it set up now I lift one bike off  the lift and drive another bike one onto the lift ..My next problem is as you can see is that I need a bigger shop. I buy all my material at a jobber cost , and as of now I have about $950.00 invested .

[Pasta Burner]

@larrydr you’re like a mad scientist!  I mean this in the most respectful way but Rick Moranis  and honey I shrunk the kids comes to mind every time you post one of your gadgets

[uncledj]

Very nice !!!    I love building stuff like that too !   I got a similar hoist and built a lift that attaches to roof hatches to pull motors and compressors up on roofs.   Works like a charm !

 

[Marcarl]

Nice work guys!

[N3FOL]

Having the right tools and equipment is the key.   It is like having another pair of strong hands to tackle the heavy stuff.   

[larrydr]

I intend to setup the rotating arm and my bike lift , so that the rotating arm can lift a bike off the deck of the lift and another bike can drive up ., just in case of a emergency repair needed of another bike  ..I do have 3 older Yamaha bikes that need to be on the road .  I plan on retiring when I hit 80 years which gives me 5 years to go....  I do get calls from other bikers in need of repair ....