CornHusker - is this really a skoolie?

[dredman]

Seats are gone, a member from s Alabama came down and cleaned me out. Got a quick intro from Nate and Amanda, members here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN_H1s2QMCY

[dredman]

I need some help building this extension on the lift, wondering if anyone else had an interesting direction for me to go in?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRBS6VyNKs4

[nwarner2010]

Hi Don, if that flap at the end of the platform was welded up to stop it moving down when lifted I'm guessing the platform wouldn't​ clear the door when stowed?

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[Robin97396]

I use one of these ramps, upside down. It holds the wheels like the channel in a motorcycle trailer. These were just cheep HF ramps. Works for my ST1100.

[Robin97396]

I didn't explain that right. I use one of these on the wheelchair lift. The single ramp upside down holds both wheels on the same plane. Because this upside down ramp is under both front and back wheels the back wheel doesn't drop below the deck of the lift.

[dredman]

Originally Posted by nwarner2010

Hi Don, if that flap at the end of the platform was welded up to stop it moving down when lifted I'm guessing the platform wouldn't​ clear the door when stowed?

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I can only respond with video? But yes the ramp clears?

[dredman]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

I didn't explain that right. I use one of these on the wheelchair lift. The single ramp upside down holds both wheels on the same plane. Because this upside down ramp is under both front and back wheels the back wheel doesn't drop below the deck of the lift.

Maybe I am missing the question? Because of vodka - but .............yes?

[1olfart]

Is it possible to use a single ramp, like Robin uses, (not sure of the length) BUT to secure it at 3 points, so that it can't flex? Another thought I had was to load the bike in backwards. More weight would be towards the bus. You could use straps from the handlebars to the ramp arms to keep the bike upright.

Keep us informed (if the vodka allows)

[Robin97396]

I've got to admit, I started out by using a plank long enough to hold the back wheel of the bike up while using the wheelchair lift. When the plank was gone I found a single ramp is about the perfect length to hold up that back wheel. There is just to much torque on the lift platform to hinge a plate to hold up the rear wheel.

Weight wise I do like backing a bike onto the lift platform to keep the weight on the inboard side. Somehow it seems even more difficult loading a bike backwards on the lift platform. It's very hard to balance as you've said. My bike is 640 lbs and it's hard to balance that on a wobbly lift. I'm getting a smaller bike for one. Probably a dual sport so I can ride trail and still go to the market if I need to.

[GuidoLyons]

Redman How sturdy are those yellow handles/railing? Could you make a set of cables or ratchet straps from the yellow railing (or some other sturdy part of the ramp) that you attach the the ramp extension after the bike is on the lift? One strap on each side that you can cinch down that raises the extension enough to keep the bike forward on the lift? Also, have you thought about adding a small winch inside the bus that you could attach to the upper fork/handle bars that could help stabilize the bike and/or pull it into the bus?

[dredman]

Honestly, I think I have been overthinking this, and trying to salvage a bad design (this was the original design from the first bus) so I think I may just try a sliding extension? Much less engineering, but no where NEAR as cool as folding

[dredman]

Bike is IN the BUS!!
Hard to believe it was so EASY compared to the other design?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YpIStZeGyM

[Tango]

How very excellent Dred!

[GuidoLyons]