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  • Motorcycle Restoration Stand for 34 VL

    I have a 1934 VL which I plan to restore. What type of stand can I build which will hold the frame for disassembly and assembly?

  • #2
    Use the rear stand on back and and axle stands on the footboard support rod on the front.
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    • #3
      I have a hydraulic lift that I bought from JP cycles. About $250, as I recall. Lifts bike up to a comfortable height. You can strap/clamp the frame in place and it's quite secure. Locks in place at the top. I've seen better and more expensive units and some really slick hydraulic/pneumatic tables. But this gets the job done for a reasonable cost.



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      This is at full height with my EL


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      This is a better picture of the stand with my '64 FLF under restoration.

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      • #4
        You have to remember that a VL has a single tube frame. Not double tubes like your EL and FL.
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        • #5
          Here's what I use for my 45's....a combination of Chris' idea and the jack that sirhrmechanic is using. The rails go under the floorboard support rods. I made it and then realized that the cam chest hit the rail so that's why I have the cutout. It worked fine, but I plan to reinforce the cut-out

          Scott
          AMCA# 13993

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          • #6
            To Chris:

            Good point. I am going to go and adjust my 'dummy' sign now! I have it on crooked.

            To Scott: Nicely done!

            Cheers, Sirhr

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