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The distance from the
bottom of the axle to the top of the 2 X 4" bottom
support, is 16 1/2". The rear wheel of the Road
Star is approx 13" from axle center to the edge
of the tire, this with a 160/80-16 tire. The stand should
be fine for most motorcycle wheels.
The cost is approx $20
to $30, give or take a few bucks, depending on what
you have on hand and what you should be able to scrounge
for free from a sheet metal shop or scraps your friends
have.
I personally think you
can build it closer to the $20 buck level as I did.
The bearings being the most expensive parts at $17.00,
if you have a source for some bearings the stands could
be build for virtually nothing.
They
are separate as to be able to adjust for different width
wheels.
The main piece of the
balancer is a 2"X 2" by 3 1/2" long piece
of 80 thousands thick metal angle. (obtained from metal
building supplier) The holes to mount the bearings are
3/8" dia. they are 1 1/4" apart and centered,
1/4" down from the top edge. The bearings are held
on the bracket with 3/8" hex cap screws, 3/4"
in length and hex nuts.
List of parts:
- 2 ea (A) 13
1/2" wood 2 X 4
- 2 ea (B) 4"
X 9" piece of 1/4" plywood
- 2 ea (C) 8"
piece of wood 2 X 4
- 2 ea (D) 2"
metal angle 3 1/2" long
- 4 ea 1614-DCSR12
bearings.
- The bearings
are 3/8"ID, 1 1/8"OD Actually you
can purchase any size in this approximate size
range just change your hole locations to accommodate
the different sized bearings.
- 4 ea 3" long
sheetrock screws
- 8 ea 1/12"long
sheetrock screws
To build:
- Center item"C"
to item "A" and attach using 2,
3" long sheetrock screws. Notch out Item "B"
to fit over base "C"and attach
with 2, 1 1/2" sheetrock screws.
- Drill 2, 1/8"
holes in bottom of 2" metal angel and place
bearing side flush with edge of item "A"
and attach with 2, 1 1/2" sheetrock screws.
- Using 2, 3/4"
cap screws attach bearings to 2" metal angle
"D", notice in the second picture
I ground out a small area at the area in between
the bearing mount holes , this to give plenty of
clearance for axle if needed.
This project is a pretty
simple deal, the purpose of the bearings is mainly due
to grease seals that are on some wheels and cause drag.
The bearing cradles reduce most any friction to allow
a easy balance of your wheel.
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