JACKS FOR EBIKE?

[PCeBiker]

I used pieces of 2x4's to make handlebar stands.
I put bungie cords on them so I can attach them to the bars before I flip the bike over.
My ebikes are still over 50 pounds with the batteries removed and it was too hard to line up the wooden blocks if they were on the floor.

Someone posted pictures of pieces of pool noodles on the handlebar ends instead, but that didn't work for me.
The pool noodles are too soft and the ebike was too heavy, so it was pretty wobbly.

I do most of my bike work with the bike upside-down on the floor.
Especially removing the rear wheel.
It's easier to remove and install my heavy hub motor wheel with the bike upside-down.
I can see better too. The axle likes to get hung up on the derailleur hanger.

 

[Base]

Just like the Topeak up up stand

 

[stompandgo]

I've found that upside down is the easiest way to pull a mid-drive motor.

 

[PCeBiker]

Just like the Topeak up up stand

I looked at those a few years ago and they were $79 plus tax at the time so I made my own.

They're only forty bucks now so I think they're worth it.

The stands are small and light enough to carry with your ebike.
They come in Really Handy if you need to fix a flat tire.

I watched a video where he said to find a couple rocks or sticks to prop up your handlebars so you don't crunch your display or shifters, if you're out on the trail and get a flat tire.

 

[PedalUma]

Those ones for motorcycles don't work when there is a chainring. It is also important for the pedals to move.

 

[Aushiker]

I use those same straps to hang my ebikes. (Mine don't say Yamaha though. )

I do have a pair of those, so I will give them a shot, at least as a proof of concept.

My joists are too far apart for a straight up-down lift, so I will still need to put a block of wood in place to position the straps correctly (and shift the light).

 

[PCeBiker]

It can work okay to pull on an angle, but I found that I had to lift with one hand while pulling the loose end of the strap with the other, and do one strap at a time.
I couldn't just pull on the strap to lift my ebike. I needed slack in the strap to snug it up.

It can be kinda cumbersome to get it off the ground. It takes a bit of practice.

 

[Aushiker]

It can work okay to pull on an angle, but I found that I had to lift with one hand while pulling the loose end of the strap with the other, and do one strap at a time.
I couldn't just pull on the strap to lift my ebike. I needed slack in the strap to snug it up.

It can be kinda cumbersome to get it off the ground. It takes a bit of practice.

I did a quick proof of concept today with two different straps, one a ratchet strap, which said not for lifting (whoops) and the black one at the rear. You just pull it tight to lock the strap.

The ratchet strap was not great, but the black one was easy to use. Just pull on the strap to lift and then press on the clasp to release. I think I will go with the two black straps I have for now.

The movement was not too bad, and I could easily secure the bike better if needed, maybe with the Feedback Sports stand.

One other positive was that the beams are nicely spaced after all, and the light can probably stay where it is as well.

Problem solved for now.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I've found that upside down is the easiest way to pull a mid-drive motor.

In some ways, yes.
But that means that you're working bent over or on your knees (default position for some ) which I try to avoid these days. With a hoist it's a comfortable standing position. If you've never tried it.. Now that's easy

 

[Gionnirocket]

Just like the Topeak up up stand

I guess if you're OK with dragging your saddle across the pavement

 

[Base]

I guess if you're OK with dragging your saddle across the pavement

the wrapper of the stands is used to protect the saddle

 

[Gionnirocket]

the wrapper of the stands is used to protect the saddle
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Now that's taking care of the small details!

Great for on the road... But that wouldn't be my go to at home.

 

[stompandgo]

In some ways, yes.
But that means that you're working bent over or on your knees (default position for some ) which I try to avoid these days. With a hoist it's a comfortable standing position. If you've never tried it.. Now that's easy

Just to pull the motor. Then it goes on the stand.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Just to pull the motor. Then it goes on the stand.

No wrong way... And I guess it depends on the motor itself. But if the motor drop is the job, no reason to use the stand. And then there's all that's easier to do before dropping the motor like removing pedals, chainring and chain.
The M620 is big and the wires are more difficult to tuck away neatly with the motor in place. So having the motor supported with the bike inches above allows me to work in a more relaxed/professional manner.

A good mechanic can work with what he has on hand and with a little trial you find ways to get it done.

 

[PCeBiker]

I did a quick proof of concept today with two different straps,

Problem solved for now.

I remember this happening,..

I didn't like the looks of that at all.

You can feed a loop through the closed end of the hook to kinda make a knot,..

I tied strips of webbing into a loop that I could wrap around my handlebar stem, seatpost, or frame like this,..

Instead of installing eye hooks or lag bolts.
Just leave the loops in the rafters.

 

[Gionnirocket]

You guys are forgetting one key concept of using a hoist... It's a pulley.
Though it's a simple 2 wheel fixed/movable pulley system, it cuts the force needed in half and pulling downward is easier. You can also use your body weight to assist muscles.
Most times I don't even bother to remove the battery..
ymmv

 

[PCeBiker]

I found this on Amazon for a pretty good price,..

What I don't like about it is that you screw/bolt it straight up into the rafters with lag bolts.
I worry about pulling the bolts out of the joists with the weight pulling straight down.
It just bugs me,..

I'd rather wrap the joists, or bolt through the joists

 

[Gionnirocket]

I found this on Amazon for a pretty good price,..


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What I don't like about it is that you screw/bolt it straight up into the rafters with lag bolts.
I worry about pulling the bolts out of the joists with the weight pulling straight down.
It just bugs me,..

I'd rather wrap the joists, or bolt through the joists

Unless your joist are made of balsa wood.. It'll never happen. Lags provided are good for a couple of hundred pounds each. The bike is under 100 lbs. . In pine is fine.
As a precaution I always drill pilot holes so the wood doesn't split. You can also put a little wax or other light lube ( I've used hand lotion in a pinch) to make it easy to drive them in. Especially useful on old timbers.

 

[PCeBiker]

OK, maybe I'll give it a try.

My house was built in 1942, so the timbers are old.

 

[stompandgo]

Sister the joists with equivalent dimensional lumber, or better yet, 3/4" plywood. Lag the sandwich horizontally. Lag the hoist to the underside of the joist inside the sandwich.