DIY Dirt Bike Stand
Dirt bike stands are very important for traveling. Propping your bike on the back of a pickup or a trailer for transport is a convenient way to "carry" a dirt bike to the practice area. This support protects the main vehicle's paint job from scratches a dirt bike could inflict when driving on rough terrain. This is also a versatile way of transporting several dirt bikes at one time. In most cases, a dirt bike stand is a handy place for keeping your dirt bike out of the way in the garage.
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Things You'll Need
- 2 pieces welding mask
- 2 pairs Work gloves
- Welding machine
- Blow torch
- Welding rods
- Acetylene gas
- Welding assistant
- 4 pieces, 14-inch steel pipes
- 4 pieces, 12-inch steel pipes
- 1 piece, 8 x 8 inch steel plate
Instructions
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Strap on the welding mask and work gloves. Hold the welding rod with one hand and the torch with the other.
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Weld one end of the two pieces of 14-inch pipes together first, and repeat the process on the other two 14-inch pipes. You should have a two perfect "L" shaped steel pipes with equal length legs. Weld the tips of the two "L" shaped pipes together to connect them. This should form a perfect square.
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Place each of the four 12-inch steel pipes on the four corners of the square vertically. Tilt them 2 inches slightly toward the middle of the square. Weld them one by one. Have someone hold each of the vertical steel pipes for a correct measurement while welding.
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Place the 8 x 8 inch steel plate on the top of the 12-inch steel pipes. The corners of the plate should align with the tips of the pipes. Weld it solid. You now have a 10-inch high solid steel dirt bike stand.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear the welding mask at all times while using the welding machine.
In welding, make sure the area is free of other combustible fumes.
