Look what arrived today......

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by stevebetts, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. kpone

    kpone Moderator
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    You sir have just become a candidate for a bestest friend nomination. LOL.
     
  2. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    ?????
     
  3. kpone

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    He can fabricate them himself...

    Never mind.

    Steve, you don't think the clue's in the name, do you?
     
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  4. Repsol Rob

    Repsol Rob Elite Member

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    And at mo your not quiet the "envy" of the group....... keep us up with the progress mate, as im tempted to buy one my self plus some carbon protectors they sell....
     
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  5. stevebetts

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    I bloody well hope not!
    I'm not too bothered - i can make the correct size adapter myself if i need to. Its not the point though, I will get the proper one out of them.

    There is nothing magical about the construction. It would be easy to make.
    The lift mechanism is a converted standard toggle clamp by the looks of it.
     
  6. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Oh Rob....my sides!........
    Everyone's a comedian!
    It will be sorted one way or another.
    I may go and have a measure in a minute and knock the correct lower pin up tomorrow whilst waiting.
     
  7. kpone

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    Perhaps so. But you're speaking to someone who struggles to make a sandwich.
     
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  8. Haggler ®™

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    Oh while im on a roll.............and blowing smoke up my own arse (int easy I can tell ya) how about my "Home made Lecky Ramp"

    Lecky motor.......12 or 24 volt

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    And the ramp covered in checker plate (I,m almost tempted to weigh it in for the scrap money)

    [​IMG]
     
  9. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Sometimes I look at things and think overpriced, but by the time you get the castors, steel some odds and ends, welding gas, wire, time, something in the eye....its a case of part with the dosh.. :)
     
  10. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Your not wrong Arthur. I am sure it would cost me more to make myself.
    Nice leak on your motor there Arthur!
     
  11. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    No mine mate, id have to fix that...lol
     
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  12. Haggler ®™

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    No leak.................a "Bleeding session" when I first codged it up..............nice n leak free after 5 years in use.
     
  13. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    My ramps Air lifters packed up (worn out) I have to pump by hand right downer, im on the look out for a nice tipper pump and res so I can mod it, that or buy a 240v hydrolic lift pump...
     
  14. kpone

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    This also is true. I didn't think £250 was out of the way for the hassles it could solve me at least.

    Flame on?
     
  15. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Sorry Arthur, I looked at the name on the wrong post.
     
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    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Nice 1 Haggler!
     
  17. Haggler ®™

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    Scrap yard..............Hyno cab lift pump or DAF..............lecky type,the tipper pumps are like rocking horse s**t to find and then some muppet wants your grannies gold teeth for them.
     
  18. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Im awaiting a reply from BS Motoparts on the problem with the fitting kit.
    In the meantime, i have put the thought in their mind of a group buy discount.
    Will keep you informed.
     
  19. Rp1

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    Mate i feel bad for putting the link up for them now

    However if you can get it sorted, it still great bit of kit
     
  20. stevebetts

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    Its really no problem.
    It is only one of the holdings pins that is wrong.
    I am going to make one today, so it should be in action tonight!
     

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