Mon, 04/19/2010 - 01:51
I wanted an engine stand like I saw at Ozzie's BMW...so... I made a paper copy of it.. took some pictures ...and went to a machine shop with a CNC machine...
The first stand cost me $250 (pattern) and I ordered 10 more .....once I got them they were almost twice what the original quote was.... so I am not making much .... if I have more made I will find a machine shop that will keep to an estimate.
I am selling these at $130 plus $15 shipping in the USA... if it cost more...I will pay the difference.
I think these are real nice....heavy duty...1/2" steel
I will have my website up pretty soon...with my Powerdynamo stuff (MZ-B) and the pictures will be on the site...
I also have pictures that I can e-mail if you are interested...
Thanks
Joel Rapose
jrapose@thegrid.net
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Mon, 04/26/2010 - 11:59
#2
Thanks Tandy..... I should
Thanks Tandy..... I should have my new website up and running shortly..... I have had such a response to the engine stands that I am planning on expanding into stands for earlier bikes...and transmission stands...maybe even some special tools.
Joel Rapose
Powerdynamo Guy
rapose.biz
Wed, 04/28/2010 - 17:20
#3
The website is now up and
The website is now up and running.... it's www.rapose.biz If you look at it and see anything that needs to change please let me know....
Thanks
Joel Rapose
Wed, 04/28/2010 - 17:54
#4
Joel -
I updated the website
Joel -
I updated the website resource area with a link to your website.
Fri, 04/30/2010 - 20:58
#5
I need some input Guys.....
I need some input Guys..... The stands came out beautiful.... I have already changed the locking device...I diden't like that link pin arrangement.... so I am threading the hole and using a knob with a 3/8' stud ...will make it much more user friendly...nicer too..
NOW... the stands came to me from the machine shop with one set of holes....so I tried mounting a R69S engine to it....and found that the holes don't line up well..... so I made a template and layed it out on the engine stand....to make it work,.. the /2 holes need to be drilled very close to the inner edge of the stand....to me that does not look too professional.... but it would make the stand useable for both early and later engines...
What Ya Think.....
Should the stands be drilled for /2 engines AND /5 and later airhead motors....even though it looks crude.
OR should I just offer a engine stand specifically for 1955 to 1969 engines,
and sell these stands for /5 and later motors...
I have had requests for R51/3 stands that are in the process now...
Thanks..... I just am not to crazy looking at these with holes drilled so close to the edge,,,
Visit my new website.... www.rapose.biz
Joel Rapose
Fri, 04/30/2010 - 21:20
#6
Joel -
I think your gut is
Joel -
I think your gut is telling you. Probably should have something that looks and works well and securely for the application.
Here's a link to some photos I took for him
http://www.rapose.biz/EngStand1.jpg
http://www.rapose.biz/EngStand2.jpg
http://www.rapose.biz/EngStand3.jpg