I just made a set of these and drained my oil. So much easier to loosen the drain plug while I can see it. That alone made it worth it. Thanks, Paul! This is fantastic.
That was terrific. I saw this when I was working out how to remove the rear wheel for a new tyre. I held my breath when you lowered it onto the stands but of course there was no issue. Thank you for all your tricks of the trade Paul. Chris HB
Ingenious! Stumbled across this after hours of trawling through loads of videos. Easy to make and perfect for what I'm looking to do. The main thing I've found is that it does become difficult to do things like change the oil and oil filter as most stands seem to obstruct access (I have a 2009 Triumph Speedmaster). Thanks again Paul. I'll crack on with making this.
Thank you, Paul. I made these stands and I have been using them for a couple of years now. I have a V. Vision, and my friend has the XCT. I also built him the trunk holder. He keeps the hanger in his trailer. We have both benefitted from the access these provide. Thanks for all the great ideas.
This is probably the best homemade solution I've found so far, after days of looking at DIY solutions online. Of course, you still had to buy a lift, but my understanding is that I can use a regular hydraulic lift floor jack instead of spending the $100 for a lift. All in all, I believe I will be following your example and using it for storage as well, utilizing just the frame, to keep the wheels of the floor.
Paul...absolutely ingenious, bud!!! Lol. MUCH appreciated, thank you!!! I will definately be making this set to work on my '03 Vulcan 1500 Classic!!! Again...THANK YOU!!! : ) Don W., Ohio
Hey Paul, just wanted to thank you for your videos and ingenious ideas. I've seen your videos before, but this year I had to make a hard choice between selling my cross country or learning how to work on it myself. Thanks to you, she and I are going to have many more miles together. Ride safe, and thanks again!
Excellent. Glad to hear it. I find it very therapeutic to work on the bike, and of course go for a "test ride" for a few hours afterwards :) Ride safe, have fun and thanks for watching.
Awesome idea. Exactly what I need. I had to remove my air ride a few times and the jack always gets in the way. Now it'll be much easier, especially when changing my transmission fluid. Mahalo from Hawaii.
Excellent idea, Paul. I built a set of stands for the winter project work on my Cross Country. The only thing I did differently was add another 2" of height on the kickstand box so the bike sits more upright, Works great.
Paul that is awesome! I have to get my bike in the air this winter to pull the kickstand the left side pipe just for a good cleaning, and I'm going to pull the fairing off and add some goodies that I bought this summer. that last part of the two by four with the eye bolts through it is simply ingenious . Sturdy and safe.I will build these. thank you. Jeff
Thanks for the idea Paul, as soon as I saw this video I wen to my local hardware store, got the wood and started making the boxes and they work just GREAT!!
Interesting idea Paul, would never work for me as I don't have a jack though. I really love the 2x4 you put through as an anchor, in the beginning I kept thinking I hope the bike doesn't fall over!
Hello Paul, I like your videos they are educational full of very good information and out of the box useful ideas. I notice on your video that the rear tire looks like a car tire, based on your talent and knowledge you install it for a good reason, I will appreciate if you share the pros and con. I need to replace both tires on my VXT and I have been looking for a durable tires. Again thank you or your videos.
Hello Mauro, having a car tire on the back is called Darksiding. A lot of people hate it and a lot of people love it. I figured the only way for me to know is to try it. So I put one on and I really like the way it handled for my style of riding. They last longer than a regular tire, can handle more weight, much smoother ride and is also a run-flat tire. For me it works but may not be good for others. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Paul Thank you for your answer, I think I will try the si called dark side, if it is not much to ask can you send me the info of the tire you are using, I don’t want to reinvent the wheel. In advance thank you for the advice Regards Mauro
Awesome idea. I think if I made them a little taller, I could do away with my table and get the space back. I sure wish I would have seen this before I dropped the money on a table lift. Thanks for sharing.
Neat! If the wheel blocks were nesting, you could lift the bike and put it on blocks, then add a block to the lift, lift it higher and put it on a 2nd set of blocks.
Brilliant !!!!!. Tx - made these today for FB Harley ,will do first oil change .Didn’t cut slots for 2/4 for rear one though ,didn’t make one for kickstand either. Will it be safe with front only 2/4 in slot and strapped , with little bit of force to loosen and tight drain plugs ?
That is bloody genius! Do you think if you attached all the stands together with another plank of wood, and places castors under the wheel stands, you would be able to move it around??
VERY creative solution to lifting the bike for low cost! QUESTION: I dont have the hydraulic jack...would i still get the same height with the extreme max scissor jack?
That depends on the max height of your scissor jack and how your bike is built. You would probably have to lift the front and put a stand under it then lift the back and put the other stand under it. You could also build your stands a little lower to suit this type of lifting. It can be done but just take more steps.
@@PaulPomerleau Thanks for getting back. I will probably get a low cost lift which should be ok since i will mainly rely on the boxes. Thanks again for the great solution to bike lifting!!
I had one immediate concern when thinking of your design. With "rubber" touching the ground while resting on the kick stand there is very little risk of bike falling down (on level ground), but lets say using your blocks... the rubber is touching the blocks, but the wood is touching the ground. There is a lot less friction between the wood and the concrete than the rubber and the concrete. Any instability with the bike using this method?? Other than that being my only concern, I am going to build a set of these for myself... I will probably add rubber strips under the 2x4's to make sure that they really "bite" once weight is on them. Great idea!
That is an excellent tip. There is always room for improvements on any idea. Well done, and although I have never had any issues, your idea adds an extra layer of safety, and I always say "safety first". I just might follow your lead on this. Thanks for sharing.
Paul, would you say that this would be a good way to store the bike over the winter? I think that wood would be softer than concrete, so it would avoid flat spots on the tires? Or, maybe for winter storage, throw a piece of underlayment/particle board on the upper surface of each stand, just for additional give? I love all of your videos, but wow, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this one!
Sure you could leave it on these for the winter. Nothing wrong with that. However I don't. I only use these for working on the bike. Thanks for watching.
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks. By the way, does the lift jack work on all bikes? Mine is 2016 Honda Shadow Aero. I was afraid of bending the pipes and damaging the engine at the bottom of the bike when sliding the jack into the bottom of the bike and jacking it up. Please advise. Thanks.
Can't say for sure if it will work on your bike. It worked on my Triumph Bonneville and my Victory Cross Country. The arms on it are 12" long and 12" wide from outside to outside. The arms themselves are 2-1/2" wide. I modified mine to make them longer (16") for my Victory and changed the bottle to handle the weight of the bigger bike. You can watch my "Jack Modify" video here: ua-cam.com/video/vSK6331dlzo/v-deo.html
If you rolled the bike up the car ramps (one under each wheel) and had a wooden box for the kickstand...Do u think that would work? Plus it would be a bit higher up. Rolling a heavy bike up the ramp might be tricky but probably doable. Have u tried it?
You would have to put one car ramp in front of the front tire and the other in front of the rear tire which would not fit as it is higher than the bottom of the bike. So this wouldn't work.
Hi Paul, I have a 2013 Cross Roads and I’ve been challenged every oil change to get the oil filter off because I couldn’t get a wrench between the bike and the floor. I built your stands yesterday and believe the problem is solved. How did you install the eye bolts in the 2x4. Thanks for sharing.
i noticed your rear tire is flat like a car or trailer tire, instead of the usual curved tire. is that stock or did you changed it, and if you changed what difference does it make?
Yes it is a car tire. It is called Darksiding. A lot of people were talking about the pros and cons of it and I wanted to see for myself. Turns out I really like it and probably will never go back to a regular motorcycle tire in the back.
I bought construction grade lumber 2x4, 2x8 and 2x10. I then cut the 2x10 into 2 pieces 18" long, then built the box around it. So the 2x4's are equal to the width of the 2x10, and so is the 2x8 at the end. then the side 2x8's are the same length as the 2x10 plus the thickness of the 2x8 at the end. Just build the box around the platform. It is difficult to give dimensions as construction grade lumber is slightly different everywhere. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Paul, I have the same bike and getting an enclosed trailer built currently to haul it behind an RV. Where are your recommended strapdown points/angles for the XCT? How far apart were yours on this stationery stand?
The manual says to place the straps above the lower triple tree clamp however the speed sensor cable is running beside it on the left side so the S-hook on the straps won't go around the forks safely. So I use some short strap extensions to feed around the forks and then hook the straps to them. The 2x4 hooks are 2 feet out from the side of the stands. This works well in the garage but if I were to use a trailer I would put them as far out as possible without hitting the hard lowers. Maybe 3 feet.
I Paul, I really like your videos. I'm am pretty new in the "do it yourself" art of jacking up your motorcycle. Can you tell me how stable is the motorcycle when it's on the jack only? I mean I would like to replace the tires by myself but I am not sure if I should put on straps or some other stabilizing devices to make sure the bike wont fall down on the side. :)
On my bike I need to put a small block of wood on the left side to make it level. Once that is there it is solid and I have never needed anything else. But that's just me. Go with your gut, If you feel it is not perfectly safe then add more support... strap it down or tie the sides to the wall or something. Soon you will know which way is safest for you and your bike. When my scissor jack is lightly supporting the bike, it still tends to rock left and right, but as I jack it up more it gets much more stable because of the added weight on the jack. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Such a great stand Paul! I'm going to start building one this week. I have to ask...that rear tire...is that a small car tire fitted to your bike? If so, does it hold corners well? How did you fit it to your Vic? I have a 2016 Vic CCT and need to replace my rear tire...that tire of yours is sure a nice thought!
It's a Bridgestone Driveguard 195/55RF16 run flat tire. It mounted the same way as a MT. I find the traction better in rain, gravel, leaves, paint, tar snakes... stopping and acceleration is better because of the larger footprint. I used a Harbor Freight tire changer. I like it, but that's just my opinion, other people don't. Lot's of people call me rude names to my face because I have it on my bike.
@@PaulPomerleau I think it's an awesome idea Paul. I don't mean to demonstrate all of my ignorance at once, but what is an "MT"? Is that a type of tire? Can I just mount that Bridgestone on my OEM CCT rear rim? Thanks again for your guidance!
Sorry, MT - Motorcycle Tire, CT - Car Tire. My bike has the alloy rims, if you have spokes then there are a lot of holes and you will need a tube, but yes the CT mounted directly on the OEM rim without a problem. The runflat tire has a stiffer sidewall and some people said it was harder to install than a regular CT but I didn't notice that.
@@PaulPomerleau Thanks Paul! I found that tire on Amazon. I'm going to get one to use for this springs traveling season. I better go check out your library again...seems to me that you had produced a video on removing the rear wheel assembly. Take care Paul!
@@PaulPomerleau Wow... I can't imagine being such an asshole that I would call anyone, let alone a stranger, a rude name because of something like that. WTF is wrong with people?
@@PaulPomerleau it cracks down the edges really bad I fill it up before I store it and can't really rotate it cuz it's usually buried in snow with not much room to move it
Only the rear has a car tire. It's called Darksiding and there are websites and Facebook groups with people talking about it. I asked them what size is needed for my bike. There are also charts available. It's true that they last longer but I did it because I get better traction over sand, gravel, painted lines and also it is a run flat tire so I can still get home if I have a nail in it. It just makes me feel better having it on, but many will argue strongly about putting one on saying that it is not safe.
Putting a car tire on the back wheel is called Darksiding. This is the first time I have done it and I like it, but it is not for everyone and a lot of people will tell you many reasons why you shouldn't have it. For me it rides smoother, lasts longer, costs less, has better traction, and is a run-flat so if I get a nail in it I can still get home. Google "motorcycle darkside" and read all the info. Don't be afraid of it and the only way you will know if you like it is to try it, as I said, it's not for everyone. Thanks for watching.
Yeah I know... I look really bad in this video. It's really gotten away from me since I retired and I'm too lazy to do anything about it. Oh well, hopefully you enjoyed the video.
Because that had something to do with what he was talking about? Or is it that you don't know anything about why he decided to do it? Because everything I've read so far is there's no real downside and many upsides to using one.
I just made a set of these and drained my oil. So much easier to loosen the drain plug while I can see it. That alone made it worth it. Thanks, Paul! This is fantastic.
That was terrific. I saw this when I was working out how to remove the rear wheel for a new tyre. I held my breath when you lowered it onto the stands but of course there was no issue. Thank you for all your tricks of the trade Paul. Chris HB
Ingenious! Stumbled across this after hours of trawling through loads of videos. Easy to make and perfect for what I'm looking to do. The main thing I've found is that it does become difficult to do things like change the oil and oil filter as most stands seem to obstruct access (I have a 2009 Triumph Speedmaster).
Thanks again Paul. I'll crack on with making this.
Paul, you are a genius. You have invented a great and damn simple solution to a huge everyday problem.
Thank you, Paul. I made these stands and I have been using them for a couple of years now. I have a V. Vision, and my friend has the XCT. I also built him the trunk holder. He keeps the hanger in his trailer. We have both benefitted from the access these provide. Thanks for all the great ideas.
I have been thinking of doing something similar because I do not have room for a table lift. Great video! Thank You Sir 👍👍
This is probably the best homemade solution I've found so far, after days of looking at DIY solutions online. Of course, you still had to buy a lift, but my understanding is that I can use a regular hydraulic lift floor jack instead of spending the $100 for a lift. All in all, I believe I will be following your example and using it for storage as well, utilizing just the frame, to keep the wheels of the floor.
Paul...absolutely ingenious, bud!!! Lol. MUCH appreciated, thank you!!! I will definately be making this set to work on my '03 Vulcan 1500 Classic!!! Again...THANK YOU!!! : ) Don W., Ohio
That’s pretty ingenious Paul, thanks for sharing your idea.
Absolutely phenomenal idea!!! Just what I need!! Thanks Paul! Mongo from Central Florida, USA!!
Hey Paul, just wanted to thank you for your videos and ingenious ideas. I've seen your videos before, but this year I had to make a hard choice between selling my cross country or learning how to work on it myself. Thanks to you, she and I are going to have many more miles together. Ride safe, and thanks again!
Excellent. Glad to hear it. I find it very therapeutic to work on the bike, and of course go for a "test ride" for a few hours afterwards :)
Ride safe, have fun and thanks for watching.
Awesome idea. Exactly what I need. I had to remove my air ride a few times and the jack always gets in the way. Now it'll be much easier, especially when changing my transmission fluid. Mahalo from Hawaii.
Excellent idea, Paul. I built a set of stands for the winter project work on my Cross Country. The only thing I did differently was add another 2" of height on the kickstand box so the bike sits more upright, Works great.
Genius! The best low-cost, sturdy, stable, versatile,diy motorcycle lifting design.
Paul that is awesome! I have to get my bike in the air this winter to pull the kickstand the left side pipe just for a good cleaning, and I'm going to pull the fairing off and add some goodies that I bought this summer. that last part of the two by four with the eye bolts through it is simply ingenious . Sturdy and safe.I will build these. thank you. Jeff
Best idea yet Paul will be making it at the weekend
Dark siding the rear tire! Nice stands and thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Just built my own with your idea. Going to make maintenance so much easier now.
Whoever gave this a 👎 must be someone who works at a place that sells motorcycle lifts. Great idea👍
Thats a great idea Paul!!!!! Thanks for sharing! :)
Thanks for the idea Paul, as soon as I saw this video I wen to my local hardware store, got the wood and started making the boxes and they work just GREAT!!
Glad to hear it Homer. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video! Love it. low tech, Super high result.
Excellent common sense low cost solution with lots of flexibility. Enjoy your videos.
Cool Paul! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Interesting idea Paul, would never work for me as I don't have a jack though. I really love the 2x4 you put through as an anchor, in the beginning I kept thinking I hope the bike doesn't fall over!
Hello Paul,
I like your videos they are educational full of very good information and out of the box useful ideas.
I notice on your video that the rear tire looks like a car tire, based on your talent and knowledge you install it for a good reason, I will appreciate if you share the pros and con. I need to replace both tires on my VXT and I have been looking for a durable tires.
Again thank you or your videos.
Hello Mauro, having a car tire on the back is called Darksiding. A lot of people hate it and a lot of people love it. I figured the only way for me to know is to try it. So I put one on and I really like the way it handled for my style of riding. They last longer than a regular tire, can handle more weight, much smoother ride and is also a run-flat tire. For me it works but may not be good for others. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Paul Thank you for your answer, I think I will try the si called dark side, if it is not much to ask can you send me the info of the tire you are using, I don’t want to reinvent the wheel.
In advance thank you for the advice
Regards
Mauro
+ Paul
Nice idea ! Woodworking and bikes, right up my alley !
Awesome idea. I think if I made them a little taller, I could do away with my table and get the space back. I sure wish I would have seen this before I dropped the money on a table lift. Thanks for sharing.
Neat! If the wheel blocks were nesting, you could lift the bike and put it on blocks, then add a block to the lift, lift it higher and put it on a 2nd set of blocks.
Paul you did what I wanted to accomplish! and probably won't. I should've taken woodshop in H.S. Thanks
Brilliant !!!!!. Tx - made these today for FB Harley ,will do first oil change .Didn’t cut slots for 2/4 for rear one though ,didn’t make one for kickstand either.
Will it be safe with front only 2/4 in slot and strapped , with little bit of force to loosen and tight drain plugs ?
Should be. In my video it is only the front that is strapped down.
Excellent. Didn’t think of all the uses prior
That is bloody genius! Do you think if you attached all the stands together with another plank of wood, and places castors under the wheel stands, you would be able to move it around??
Good job Paul!
Great idea Paul!
Excellent idea!
Again, love your videos. Easy to understand and all useful!
Thanks
You sir are a genius. Good work
Pure genius
Thanks for your great ideas put into entertaining videos!
Best regards from Germany
VERY creative solution to lifting the bike for low cost! QUESTION: I dont have the hydraulic jack...would i still get the same height with the extreme max scissor jack?
That depends on the max height of your scissor jack and how your bike is built. You would probably have to lift the front and put a stand under it then lift the back and put the other stand under it. You could also build your stands a little lower to suit this type of lifting. It can be done but just take more steps.
@@PaulPomerleau Thanks for getting back. I will probably get a low cost lift which should be ok since i will mainly rely on the boxes. Thanks again for the great solution to bike lifting!!
Nice!
I _kind_ of do that with some wood blocks to gain a few centimetres (an inch?) of ground clearance.
Always great to see you!
Wow, thank you. SUBSCRIBED.
Absolutely brilliant
I had one immediate concern when thinking of your design. With "rubber" touching the ground while resting on the kick stand there is very little risk of bike falling down (on level ground), but lets say using your blocks... the rubber is touching the blocks, but the wood is touching the ground. There is a lot less friction between the wood and the concrete than the rubber and the concrete. Any instability with the bike using this method?? Other than that being my only concern, I am going to build a set of these for myself... I will probably add rubber strips under the 2x4's to make sure that they really "bite" once weight is on them. Great idea!
That is an excellent tip. There is always room for improvements on any idea. Well done, and although I have never had any issues, your idea adds an extra layer of safety, and I always say "safety first". I just might follow your lead on this. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent work, ty
Paul, would you say that this would be a good way to store the bike over the winter? I think that wood would be softer than concrete, so it would avoid flat spots on the tires? Or, maybe for winter storage, throw a piece of underlayment/particle board on the upper surface of each stand, just for additional give? I love all of your videos, but wow, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this one!
Sure you could leave it on these for the winter. Nothing wrong with that. However I don't. I only use these for working on the bike. Thanks for watching.
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks. By the way, does the lift jack work on all bikes? Mine is 2016 Honda Shadow Aero. I was afraid of bending the pipes and damaging the engine at the bottom of the bike when sliding the jack into the bottom of the bike and jacking it up. Please advise. Thanks.
Can't say for sure if it will work on your bike. It worked on my Triumph Bonneville and my Victory Cross Country. The arms on it are 12" long and 12" wide from outside to outside. The arms themselves are 2-1/2" wide. I modified mine to make them longer (16") for my Victory and changed the bottle to handle the weight of the bigger bike. You can watch my "Jack Modify" video here: ua-cam.com/video/vSK6331dlzo/v-deo.html
If you rolled the bike up the car ramps (one under each wheel) and had a wooden box for the kickstand...Do u think that would work? Plus it would be a bit higher up. Rolling a heavy bike up the ramp might be tricky but probably doable. Have u tried it?
You would have to put one car ramp in front of the front tire and the other in front of the rear tire which would not fit as it is higher than the bottom of the bike. So this wouldn't work.
@@PaulPomerleau Right...i didnt think about trying to place the back ramp. thanks again!
You are excellent
Good video !!! .... Is this a regular car tire ?
Yes. Bridgestone Driveguard run flat.
Saw your video, went to the store bought everything and made them ! Only question, how long is the cross piece with the eye bolts in it ?
Mine is 5 feet long. I use T-nuts underneath to easily thread in the eye-bolts.
Brilliant bud!
You sir,,,, are a genius!😎👍
You are a genius thank you.
Love your vids Paul.Keeping it easy and not over engineered.I noticed the wind deflectors.What kind are they and do they work ? Thx
They come from the factory on all Cross Country Tours. They bring air to the upper body and face so I only open them fully on hot days.
I see you turned to "darkside" nicee job
How to u take off the tires if that’s what the bike is sitting on
Nice looking car tire.
;)
You did a bit of sanding as well?
Not really. Just to get rid of the fibers from the saw cuts at the corners by passing some sandpaper over quickly by hand.
Hi Paul, I have a 2013 Cross Roads and I’ve been challenged every oil change to get the oil filter off because I couldn’t get a wrench between the bike and the floor. I built your stands yesterday and believe the problem is solved. How did you install the eye bolts in the 2x4. Thanks for sharing.
I used some T-nuts in the bottom of the 2x4. Very secure holding the eye-bolt.
i noticed your rear tire is flat like a car or trailer tire, instead of the usual curved tire. is that stock or did you changed it, and if you changed what difference does it make?
Yes it is a car tire. It is called Darksiding. A lot of people were talking about the pros and cons of it and I wanted to see for myself. Turns out I really like it and probably will never go back to a regular motorcycle tire in the back.
Nice and simple solution. Well done.
Can't seem to find your cutlist for what lumber to buy.
I bought construction grade lumber 2x4, 2x8 and 2x10. I then cut the 2x10 into 2 pieces 18" long, then built the box around it. So the 2x4's are equal to the width of the 2x10, and so is the 2x8 at the end. then the side 2x8's are the same length as the 2x10 plus the thickness of the 2x8 at the end. Just build the box around the platform. It is difficult to give dimensions as construction grade lumber is slightly different everywhere. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
@@PaulPomerleau yes thank you, I managed to build a set just from your video, and the drawings appreciate your reply.
superb... thanks for sharing...
Great idea! Thank you sir
Paul, I have the same bike and getting an enclosed trailer built currently to haul it behind an RV. Where are your recommended strapdown points/angles for the XCT? How far apart were yours on this stationery stand?
The manual says to place the straps above the lower triple tree clamp however the speed sensor cable is running beside it on the left side so the S-hook on the straps won't go around the forks safely. So I use some short strap extensions to feed around the forks and then hook the straps to them. The 2x4 hooks are 2 feet out from the side of the stands. This works well in the garage but if I were to use a trailer I would put them as far out as possible without hitting the hard lowers. Maybe 3 feet.
Paul Pomerleau Thanks for your advice, will try that
Hi Paul. Thank you for this. It is a great idea. Would you recommend using these stands for storing the bike (winter storage)?
Absolutely, you can use them for winter storage if you like.
@@PaulPomerleau thanks, again. This is a great resource
Nice !! :)
I Paul, I really like your videos. I'm am pretty new in the "do it yourself" art of jacking up your motorcycle.
Can you tell me how stable is the motorcycle when it's on the jack only? I mean I would like to replace the tires by myself but I am not sure if I should put on straps or some other stabilizing devices to make sure the bike wont fall down on the side. :)
On my bike I need to put a small block of wood on the left side to make it level. Once that is there it is solid and I have never needed anything else. But that's just me. Go with your gut, If you feel it is not perfectly safe then add more support... strap it down or tie the sides to the wall or something. Soon you will know which way is safest for you and your bike. When my scissor jack is lightly supporting the bike, it still tends to rock left and right, but as I jack it up more it gets much more stable because of the added weight on the jack. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Great thanks!
Such a great stand Paul! I'm going to start building one this week. I have to ask...that rear tire...is that a small car tire fitted to your bike? If so, does it hold corners well? How did you fit it to your Vic? I have a 2016 Vic CCT and need to replace my rear tire...that tire of yours is sure a nice thought!
It's a Bridgestone Driveguard 195/55RF16 run flat tire. It mounted the same way as a MT. I find the traction better in rain, gravel, leaves, paint, tar snakes... stopping and acceleration is better because of the larger footprint. I used a Harbor Freight tire changer. I like it, but that's just my opinion, other people don't. Lot's of people call me rude names to my face because I have it on my bike.
@@PaulPomerleau I think it's an awesome idea Paul. I don't mean to demonstrate all of my ignorance at once, but what is an "MT"? Is that a type of tire? Can I just mount that Bridgestone on my OEM CCT rear rim? Thanks again for your guidance!
Sorry, MT - Motorcycle Tire, CT - Car Tire. My bike has the alloy rims, if you have spokes then there are a lot of holes and you will need a tube, but yes the CT mounted directly on the OEM rim without a problem. The runflat tire has a stiffer sidewall and some people said it was harder to install than a regular CT but I didn't notice that.
@@PaulPomerleau Thanks Paul! I found that tire on Amazon. I'm going to get one to use for this springs traveling season. I better go check out your library again...seems to me that you had produced a video on removing the rear wheel assembly. Take care Paul!
@@PaulPomerleau Wow... I can't imagine being such an asshole that I would call anyone, let alone a stranger, a rude name because of something like that. WTF is wrong with people?
At last a great idea to get the bike off the ground so you can work underneath with plenty of clearance.
you should patent your idea.
Great idea and video.
Could I do this for the winter I'm sick of replacing my front tire every year damn Vulcan 900 custom with the skinny ass front tire
Yes you can put your bike on these stands for the winter. What happens to your tire that you have to change it every year?
@@PaulPomerleau it cracks down the edges really bad I fill it up before I store it and can't really rotate it cuz it's usually buried in snow with not much room to move it
Very good
where did you get the scissor jack ?
I bought mine at Princess Auto in Canada. Should be the same store as Harbor Freight in the USA.
Thanks Paul, I'm all done can't wait to use it, got a scissor jack online because it was easier and cheaper than going to a store.
Thanks
Nice!
Nice.
The rear tires.. Are they Car tires?
I put the car tire on 3 years ago just to see how it handles. I liked it so I kept it on.
@@PaulPomerleau nice.. Are both tires car tires? Or just the rear one? And how do you choose the right size? I've read that it gives more life
Only the rear has a car tire. It's called Darksiding and there are websites and Facebook groups with people talking about it. I asked them what size is needed for my bike. There are also charts available. It's true that they last longer but I did it because I get better traction over sand, gravel, painted lines and also it is a run flat tire so I can still get home if I have a nail in it. It just makes me feel better having it on, but many will argue strongly about putting one on saying that it is not safe.
Hi Paul I notice à car tire on your bike. Can you tell more. Thanks for great idea I will copy
Putting a car tire on the back wheel is called Darksiding. This is the first time I have done it and I like it, but it is not for everyone and a lot of people will tell you many reasons why you shouldn't have it. For me it rides smoother, lasts longer, costs less, has better traction, and is a run-flat so if I get a nail in it I can still get home. Google "motorcycle darkside" and read all the info. Don't be afraid of it and the only way you will know if you like it is to try it, as I said, it's not for everyone. Thanks for watching.
Paul Pomerleau Thanks
I am not sure why you have a car tire on the back of your motorcycle.
It's called "Darksiding" and I like it.
@@PaulPomerleau Darksiding, I will read up on the subject. thanks for the info.
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Darkside!
Dark side tire...
call that water buffalo a bike ,.spare me get a car ,i do like the stands would be ideal for a bike
You lost weight
Yeah I know... I look really bad in this video. It's really gotten away from me since I retired and I'm too lazy to do anything about it. Oh well, hopefully you enjoyed the video.
No you looked good man ....
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I stopped watching when I saw a car tire on a motorcycle.
I would love to try the car tire. Some say its great. What tire and size are you using?
Because that had something to do with what he was talking about? Or is it that you don't know anything about why he decided to do it? Because everything I've read so far is there's no real downside and many upsides to using one.
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Great job Paul
Great idea Paul !!