Motorcycle on 5ver.

fj12ryder wrote:
Are you going to fashion a latch to hold the whole assembly in place after it is raised? I'm assuming you won't be relying on the winch cable to hold it while traveling.

You have to watch this video to see how the automatic latch works.

Are you going to fashion a latch to hold the whole assembly in place after it is raised? I'm assuming you won't be relying on the winch cable to hold it while traveling.

Test 2 I bounced around wit the receiver strapped into the loader bucket. It seems to be absolutely solid but it does kind of squat the front tires on the tractor a bit.

Thanks for the encouragement. I am quite pleased with the way it is turning out so far, however, I am taking my time building this thing. Yesterday I spent hours just fabricating the pulley blocks. Right now I am second guessing my decision of buying a cheap Canadian Tire winch. Since purchasing this winch I have been reading of other's who have had various problems with it. Saving $200 by purchasing a cheap winch won't feel worth it if I'm left screwing around somewhere trying to get six guys rounded up to manually raise the bike. ... or worse yet having it break and drop the bike on someone. I've asked for some advice on an ATV forum but I'm thinking the next step is going to be replacing the winch with a quality unit.

I'm VERY impressed with your workmanship! Your video looks great! With not incorporating hydraulics you've kept the weight down, very clever. I really like your safety latches too.

I agree with Cummins,"you da man!"

You could market that set up. :B

Dan

Looks great!

YOU are da man!

Looks like it can lift a tape measure....




Test 1

I am kind of pleased with my locking mechanism it works slicker than slick.

Little by little.......I'd like to get it done and ready for powder coating soon