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Title: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on June 06, 2011, 04:03:08 PM
Not so much a man-cave but a bike cave. Expanding the 1930's garage to make it suitable for bike work, wood working, powder coating and anything else I want to do.
It started out like this in when I bought the house in 1987. You see the garage on the right side in this view looking southwest. I couldn't locate any old photos except these few when we had unusual snow in Seattle. Guess I only felt the need to take a photo when we had snow (which is rare) - none during the normal weather.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC01.jpg)

Then a greenhouse was added around 2000, behind the garage. This is looking south from the north corner of the garage. You see the large yard and patio area just perfect for washing bikes - if only I could get one back there. But that will get solved - 11 years later.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC02.jpg)

There was an old cement frame that I was told used to be the out houses in 1900. As a foundation, framed and poured a new slab over it in 2006
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC05.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC07.jpg)

And so it sat.......
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC13.jpg)

Until demolition started in April 2011
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC20.jpg)

Back of garage gone and ready for the expansion which was planned in 2006
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC21.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC22.jpg)

basic framing is done
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC24.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC25.jpg)

Not everything went as planned....
Roofing material delivered and blocked Suzi and Junior in the carport with no way to get out. Fortunately Trey was out so I had a bike to ride until the material got moved
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC19.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC41.jpg)
Old garage roof was rotten and had to be completely replaced
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC33.jpg)
Roofing blew off one windy night
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC34.jpg)
South side of garage needed major repairs, too.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC40.jpg)

Wrong doors delivered. Like full glass doors would survive? This is a BIKE cave, not a MAN cave. No laz-y-boy or big screen TV in this garage so order the right doors, please?
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC30.jpg)

Taking shape with plenty of power - including two 220v outlets for powder coating oven and welder
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC29.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC32.jpg)
Ceiling has LED night lights so I can walk into the garage at night to get something and not have to fuss with turning on all the lights.
However, that really doesn't use any power. All lights are LED - including the 4' fixtures. Carport also had eight 4' tubes installed and it is so bright you can work all night long. LED tubes are brighter than a 40 watt tube and use only 17 watts with no ballasts required. No flickering or buzzing when cold. These LEDs come right on no matter how cold it is.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC43.jpg)

Double doors in the back are now installed. A ramp will be made from Ipe wood so bikes can be rolled through the garage to the patio for washing and posing. Without the doors, there is no way to get a bike into the back yard.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC42.jpg)

Floor will be leveled as the added slab was not poured to the same level as the garage floor.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC50.jpg)

All is done under the supervision of Pixie and Stitch.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/BC60.jpg)

More to follow next week.......
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: jserio on June 06, 2011, 09:33:06 PM
They look like they are taking a break from mouse hunting. :)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: beRto on June 07, 2011, 03:05:14 PM
Cool! Thanks for sharing!  :thumb:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: SecretAgent on June 07, 2011, 07:37:03 PM
Great project!  :thumb:

cute cats :)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 07, 2011, 11:45:31 PM
Maybe one day Flick can visit!
Looks cool :thumb:

Mary
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: bill14224 on June 08, 2011, 01:34:14 PM
Very nice project.  I would say bikes are an essential ingredient to any man cave, but I get your point.  It's a workshop, not just someplace to hang out in peace.  That's what rare Seattle snow looks like?  Here in Buffalo we call that a dusting!  And why would a guy in Seattle want a greenhouse?  Uh, never mind!  :wink:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 09, 2011, 11:01:50 PM
Quote from: bill14224 on June 08, 2011, 01:34:14 PM
Very nice project.  I would say bikes are an essential ingredient to any man cave, but I get your point.  It's a workshop, not just someplace to hang out in peace.  That's what rare Seattle snow looks like?  Here in Buffalo we call that a dusting!  And why would a guy in Seattle want a greenhouse?  Uh, never mind!  :wink:
that would be kinda obvious Eh?
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: reload on June 10, 2011, 08:44:09 AM
very nice! that's gonna be a sweet hide-out lol
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 11, 2011, 02:18:20 AM
Quote from: reload on June 10, 2011, 08:44:09 AM
very nice! that's gonna be a sweet hide-out lol
plus it has a back door so if hte wife is on the rampage, which i hear can be common. youve got a shot at escaping   :cheers: :cheers: have an early warning alarm set up so it sounds liek the star wars darth vader tune when she approaches
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: xunedeinx on June 12, 2011, 06:57:34 AM
That is awesome! Cant wait till I can afford my own house.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on June 15, 2011, 12:51:43 PM
Slow progress - but there is some.
Main problem is finding rot in lots of the old stuff. Over budget so I'll have to sell off my hoard of parts to pay for it.

Rot in corner of house from years of leaking roof - ugh!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00964.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00963.jpg)

But there is progress!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00936.jpg)
Found an old "before" picture form comparison
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00927.jpg)

Construction done on garage (house roof still in the works) and painting nearly done
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00945.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00957.jpg)

Bikes still without a real "home" with all the materials in the carport
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00956.jpg)

So they know I care, Junior did get his belly pan swapped with a red one
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00953.jpg)





Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 09, 2011, 11:48:02 PM
Progress.
Walls done, ready to start putting in new shelving.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00942.jpg)

all old stuff piles up - will go on new shelves but for now it looks like an episode of "Extreme Hoarders"
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01069.jpg)

New shelving and wall units going in...
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC00986.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01063.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01065.jpg)




Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: cbrfxr67 on July 10, 2011, 12:24:50 PM
Wow this is the stuff of dreams for me.  Someday I hope to have a spot on the planet like this!  :star: :star: :star:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 13, 2011, 12:41:23 PM
More progress.

Lots of old lumber and crap to clean out. Photo taken at night without flash. It shows how bright LED lights can be.  :icon_eek:
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01070a.jpg)

Out it went - to the carport - until I can sort out what is good. 25 years of remodeling and lots of lumber gets left over "because someday I might need that scrap for something"  :dunno_black:
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01074a.jpg)

Carport from other end. 4 LED fixtures: so bright I was out at 1am and didn't realize it was the middle of the night.
Those square thingies on the upper right: LED night lights. Motion sensing. Even a cat sets them off at night. In the bike cave, too, so I can go in to get something and not have to flip on all the lights.
Even though the garage and carport each has a bazillion lumens of light, they uses a few watts of electricity because they're all LED lights. So cost of turning on all the lights is not the issue: its the convenience of some lights coming on when I walk in to grab a tool at night. Anyway, those night lights are good for security and so I don't blind myself at night when I need to grab something from the carport or garage.
Also nice at night when I get on the bike at night: they sense me and are equal to a 30 watt light so enough to see the bike to get on it and get going. ( I use them in the house, too. Handy in the basement, attic and closets.)
For those interested:
     4' tube lights: http://www.ledlight.com/led-tube-lighting.aspx
     motion sensing lights: http://www.ledlight.com/motion-and-battery-backup-led-lighting.aspx
     And if you're tired of getting burnt on those tiny halogen desk lamps: http://www.ledlight.com/g4-ultra-bright-9-smt-led-light-12-volt-ac-dc.aspx
(Distortion due to wide angle lens - bike is not twisted up.)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01073b.jpg)

Old 1940's bowling alley lockers destined for the dump. You could take the 3 and make 2 with good doors and one open, but I can't find anyone that wants them.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01075a.jpg)

Wall cleaned off, ready to put up new stuff this weekend. The back wall is almost finished.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01081a.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 23, 2011, 10:39:41 PM
Made some progress today. One side wall and back wall nearly finished. (Cabinet doors go on when all done). Now its moving things onto these cabinets and off of the floor. Then doing the other side of the garage then epoxy the floor.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01104a.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01109a.jpg)

The trash piles up outside
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01111a.jpg)

I was told that I should sell my old disco albums. Some like Pink Floyd Off the Wall (unopened) could be worth some bucks. Got Donna Summer, Bette Midler, Pointer Sisters, Gloria Gaynor, Abba, ELO, etc. Some unopened. All excellent condition except for some of the jackets. (I worked part time running lights in a disco in the late 70's, early 80's)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01115a.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: xunedeinx on July 24, 2011, 05:27:07 AM
Thats looking SWEET! :thumb:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: cbrfxr67 on July 24, 2011, 06:30:50 AM
Looking AMAZING!  How big is it again?  It looks gi-normous in there!   :bowdown:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: dsmgs500 on July 25, 2011, 10:47:28 AM
Hey what rear end do you have on that red one? Looks awesome, I would love to get something like that for mine...
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 25, 2011, 11:38:59 AM
Bike cave is 17' wide and 23' deep. While it is supposed to be a 2 car garage, you can't get 2 cars in it because of how it is situated at the alley. You can't turn enough to drive straight into the garage, so only 2 tiny laughable Smart Cars or Metropolitans would be able to drive in. It will be a bike cave, wood working shop and general workshop. The car will get the car port next to it.

The red rear is a Gimbel seat. You can search the Wall of Fame for photos by me and search for other postings which have more photos of Junior.
PS: The Gimbel seats come un-painted. There are 2 different ones I have which you'll see as you search the photos. You can search the Wall of Fame by user ID.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: dsmgs500 on July 25, 2011, 12:56:53 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 25, 2011, 11:38:59 AM
Bike cave is 17' wide and 23' deep. While it is supposed to be a 2 car garage, you can't get 2 cars in it because of how it is situated at the alley. You can't turn enough to drive straight into the garage, so only 2 tiny laughable Smart Cars or Metropolitans would be able to drive in. It will be a bike cave, wood working shop and general workshop. The car will get the car port next to it.

The red rear is a Gimbel seat. You can search the Wall of Fame for photos by me and search for other postings which have more photos of Junior.
PS: The Gimbel seats come un-painted. There are 2 different ones I have which you'll see as you search the photos. You can search the Wall of Fame by user ID.

Do you know where I might be able source one from?
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 25, 2011, 03:09:12 PM
Quote from: dsmgs500 on July 25, 2011, 12:56:53 PM
Do you know where I might be able source one from?
http://shop.ebay.com/bikeparts79/m.html?_nkw=gs500&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
Make an offer - that's what I did and got it cheaper than the "buy it now". Comes primed so you have to paint it.
or from here, but I find probably cheaper to buy direct and wait for shipping from Germany.
http://www.whaccessories.com/GS500Accessories.htm

Now let's get this back to the topic of the bike cave.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: madjak30 on July 25, 2011, 03:09:56 PM
WOW!!  Lookin' pretty snazzy, man...I may have to build myself one in the back yard...I have an RV parking spot that is 15'x35' that I can't get my trailer into (back alley is too narrow...sound familiar?), I can barely get my truck into the space with a three point turn...maybe in a year or two...for now the bike gets parked in the two car garage that only fits 1 1/2 cars...if I had compact cars two might fit, but GMC Envoy & Dodge Mega Cab...not a chance (the MegaCab doesn't even fit into the garage...too long by about 18" :oops: )

I know I will eventually talk my wifey into getting a scooter, and if not, my 12yo is already saving for hers...

Later.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 25, 2011, 11:41:57 PM
Well, decided to tackle the last remaining wall. Moved the radial arm saw for the first time in 20 years. There is floor I haven't seen in over 2 decades. Can't wait to attack this wall this weekend and get the wall slats up.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01130a.jpg)
Found a box of parts behind it. I have no idea how I got all this stuff. Do I really need 6 or more rear axles? 4 top tripples? 5 passenger grab handles? This is just one box I found. I know the other boxes I put away have more parts.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01116a.jpg)
Then I do remember buying a new gun metal wheel rim for like $30 ( + $20 P&H)from Greece in the original box. To the right of it is a granite garden bowl I won in a raffle from the West Seattle Garden Tour and hidden at the bottom of the photo is a 25 note set of brass cathedral chimes for a pipe organ. Gee - where does all this stuff come from? Am I a magnet for crap-o-la?
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01121a.jpg)
I have to admit the granite bowl will be a nice addition to the garden. Big and heavy! (I borrowed the baby. Baby will not be for sale)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Assorted/DSC01102a.jpg)

PS: Yes - there will be a parts sale when I get things done and all sorted out.

Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: cbrfxr67 on July 26, 2011, 06:26:16 AM
Wow look at all that good stuff!
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: scottychop on July 26, 2011, 09:34:36 PM
Looking great!  If you really want to buy the baby, Lina says we are open to negotiation on price...... :thumb:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: xunedeinx on July 27, 2011, 03:07:10 AM
Quote from: scottychop on July 26, 2011, 09:34:36 PM
Looking great!  If you really want to buy the baby, Lina says we are open to negotiation on price...... :thumb:

lmfao :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 28, 2011, 11:15:56 AM
Installed one of the key elements of any bike cave. used a plastic parts bin for cleanliness - to catch the caps.  :cheers:
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1301a.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: madjak30 on July 28, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Funny thing about that Mike's Hard...I was down in Idaho for the 4th of July weekend and I bought some of that for my wifey...it says on the label that it is a "flavored beer"...yet in Canada it says "Vodka Drink"...do they put that on the label to be able to sell it in the grocery stores?  cause we openned one of each and did a taste test...the formula has to be the same, cause you couldn't tell the difference... :confused:

Still jealous of the "man cave", I mean "bike cave"...  :cheers:

Later.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 28, 2011, 11:04:08 PM
i want the chimes. lol. have an old school doorbell in this house. would be funny to get those working. and have the MOADB
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on July 29, 2011, 12:41:41 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on July 28, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Funny thing about that Mike's Hard...I was down in Idaho for the 4th of July weekend and I bought some of that for my wifey...it says on the label that it is a "flavored beer"...yet in Canada it says "Vodka Drink"...do they put that on the label to be able to sell it in the grocery stores?  cause we openned one of each and did a taste test...the formula has to be the same, cause you couldn't tell the difference... :confused:

Still jealous of the "man cave", I mean "bike cave"...  :cheers:

Later.

"Premium Malt Beverage with Natural Flavors and Artificial Color" ...  5% Alcohol

Funny thing about booze here. Bought this at Costco. I don't know how, but they also have Baileys Irish Cream and gobs of beers. I though Baileys was considered hard stuff.

made more progress on the cave. Having an opener helps. Now I need to put in the mini dorm room type fridge I have so I don't have to run into the house for a cold one. More pictures after this weekend's work.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: xunedeinx on July 29, 2011, 02:58:06 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 29, 2011, 12:41:41 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on July 28, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Funny thing about that Mike's Hard...I was down in Idaho for the 4th of July weekend and I bought some of that for my wifey...it says on the label that it is a "flavored beer"...yet in Canada it says "Vodka Drink"...do they put that on the label to be able to sell it in the grocery stores?  cause we openned one of each and did a taste test...the formula has to be the same, cause you couldn't tell the difference... :confused:

Still jealous of the "man cave", I mean "bike cave"...  :cheers:

Later.

"Premium Malt Beverage with Natural Flavors and Artificial Color" ...  5% Alcohol

Funny thing about booze here. Bought this at Costco. I don't know how, but they also have Baileys Irish Cream and gobs of beers. I though Baileys was considered hard stuff.

made more progress on the cave. Having an opener helps. Now I need to put in the mini dorm room type fridge I have so I don't have to run into the house for a cold one. More pictures after this weekend's work.


Why dont you just buy a mini fridge keg cooler kit so you can have beer on tap?
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: zkbuck on July 29, 2011, 05:25:38 AM
http://www.antiochsudsuckers.com/tom/kegerator.htm

made one of these with a slightly bigger fridge to have my home brew on tap, i also know people that made one with a chest freezer and have 3 varieties on tap
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 03, 2011, 01:57:34 PM
Last of the cabinets came in today. 2 uppers, 2 lowers and a work bench to that goes on the lowers.
Seems Costco was going to sell the kit then backed  out (One box labeled "Costco kit accessories") which is why the whole set was half price at Sears.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1307a.jpg)

Also more parts came in for our "Build a GS500 from the ground up"  project.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500%20Bike%20Build/IMGP1305a.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: cbrfxr67 on August 03, 2011, 02:10:05 PM
"Build a GS500 from the ground up"
I can't wait for this one!
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 07, 2011, 12:15:59 AM
Filled cracks. Primed oily spots. Got floor epoxy on.
Now to finish the bottom foot of the walls, add trim around doors.
My favorite wall stuff is the Gladiator. It is steel and well built. Sears has good prices but also available at Lowes. At Sears, you can order on-line and if you pay $79 a year (like Amazon premium service) you get free shipping or 99 cents for priority and just a couple dollars for next day. In one order I saved hundreds on shipping with that (cause local stores didn't have any of what I wanted in stock and didn't want to drive down to Tacoma to pick up the stuff.)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1342a.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1344a.jpg)
Maybe not perfect - but it sure made a mish-mosh of 4 different pourings of concrete done over a period of probably 80 years look pretty good. A nice floor will make me want to keep things clean. (I know some was done in 2006 and the PO did part in 1986.) didn't really have money to grind it all smooth or re-pour the entire floor.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1359a.jpg)
MUCH better than it was. I'm happy with my first attempt at applying an epoxy floor.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1354a.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: Toogoofy317 on August 07, 2011, 10:17:42 AM
OMG Gladiator Garage! AHHHHH gives me nightmares of work! When that stuff was still in Development we showcased it at the House of Innoventions. I'm so sick of Gladiator Garage LOL. Just the name incites memories of idiotic people saying it looks like a garage what's so "new" about it! Rolling eyes here. I'll stick with Craftsman!

Mary
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: madjak30 on August 07, 2011, 10:23:33 PM
Sorry Mary...but maybe it's a guy thing... :confused: I like the Gladiator garage system...very professional looking!!

The floor came out great and I'm still jealous!!   :cheers:

Later.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 12, 2011, 10:53:29 PM
More progress getting the cabinets in. Work bench now in the back and the final cabinet is on the floor being assembled.
The irony is a parts bike gets to be in the cave before any of my bikes.
I like that solid maple work table. This weekend we start organizing tools and parts.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500%20Bike%20Build/IMGP1386a.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 14, 2011, 12:21:58 AM
Work begins - even though there is still work to do organizing the cave. That will happen as we work. "Where's that tool?" answer:"Don't know. Let's make a place for it so we can find it again"

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500%20Bike%20Build/IMGP1392a.jpg)
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Post by: adidasguy on August 20, 2011, 06:58:38 PM
Spend much of today sorting parts. Can't find some things but found others I forgot about.  More stuff going on shelves and work is being done on the bike build and Trey. Still more parts to sort and label, but just have to do some work.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1421a.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1426a.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1415a.jpg)
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Post by: adidasguy on August 22, 2011, 01:32:08 AM
More paqrts sorting today.
No idea why I hqave so many rear sets, chain guards, bars, clip, horns, etc. STILL MORE to sort.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/IMGP1437a.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/IMGP1432a.jpg)
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Post by: Shaddow on August 24, 2011, 07:12:17 PM
So how long before you stop putting things on carboard, paper etc when placing on the floor?
And holy flying goats you have some spares. (Says the man who currently can make three and half engines for his project car, not including the one in it.)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 24, 2011, 08:00:35 PM
The floor is already done. I have Trey on cardboard because he marks his territory and I want to keep the floor clean.
The parts bike is a real mess and dirty. Easier to locate parts on clean cardboard rather than the floor with the speckles.

What looks like paper in a photo is really bright sun on the floor. Only cardboard down is under Trey and the parts frame for the bike build.

Suzi is now in the cave, parking on the bare floor - no diaper. Junior will go in this weekend after I finish a little more organizing. He won't need a diaper, either.
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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 24, 2011, 09:12:23 PM
LMAO have more parts than our resident parts whore buddha. LMAO  :bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 28, 2011, 02:02:07 PM
Today all bikes got to hang out in the "cave".
Still more parts to sort and organize. At least I can now work there.
I love working in the cave!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01153bb.jpg)
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: mister on August 28, 2011, 03:08:51 PM
Every cave needs a bowling pin  :thumb:

Michael
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Post by: adidasguy on August 28, 2011, 04:41:09 PM
And a bowling pin is a GREAT wooden mallet!
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Post by: Shaddow on August 28, 2011, 06:25:22 PM
It looks like you already need to expand again.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: pave_spectre on August 29, 2011, 12:29:08 AM
Did I miss the installation of the Booze Fridge?
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on August 29, 2011, 09:38:24 AM
Fridge at the office, will be in the cave next week. It is a small dorm-size that can hold 4 to 6 6-packs.
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Post by: mister on August 29, 2011, 02:53:48 PM
Cool. So in the US they are Dorm Fridges or Compact Fridges, while down here we just call 'em Bar Fridges.

Michael
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Post by: afterbooster on August 30, 2011, 11:20:41 PM
That blue is lookin pretty sharp... status update on the title, they sent it back to me because apparently they needed the engine number to process it... I'm still working on it though. The garage looks sick!
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Post by: adidasguy on August 31, 2011, 01:06:12 AM
Thanks for updating me on it.
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Post by: adidasguy on September 03, 2011, 06:34:10 PM
Added the beer repository.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01164a.jpg)
Had good work day today.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on September 03, 2011, 10:52:32 PM
Bike cave is a success!

Today we had a real work day which included:
* Changing springs in a set of 2009 forks
* Putting the 2009 forks on Junior, a 1994 bike
* Changing springs in Suzi, a 2009, with forks still on the bike! Quite a feat! Simple in the cave!
* Changing front master cylinder, SS brake line and front calipers to newer 2009 ones on Junior
* Changing battery to LiFe in Junior
* Putting Junior's battery in Scott's bike because someone put in the wrong battery
* Putting new battery in Dave's bike
* Rebuilding sets of forks
* made a tool to take forks apart
* Replacing forks on Scott's bike
* Putting the Kat shock that was on Trey onto Scott's bike

Oh, and having beers, pretzels, doritos and M&M's with peanuts.

I think we did more, but that's all I can remember right now.

One handy thing is so many bikes in one place and tons of spare parts. When we wonder how something goes together, we just look at another bike. When we wondered how the parts go back together in a shock, we just took another one apart paying attention to how it went together.

The West Seattle GS500 club rocks!
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on September 03, 2011, 11:04:41 PM
Rebuilding forks. You can see the threaded rod that Scott made for removing the fork internals. Saved a BUNCH of money from having to buy a Suzuki tool. Did you know that a round paint roller is just the right diameter to press in for seals?
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/DSC01175a.jpg)

HOISTS: We can hoist up 2 or 3 bikes at one time. Sweet!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01172a.jpg)
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Post by: madjak30 on September 03, 2011, 11:59:36 PM
Quote from: mister on August 29, 2011, 02:53:48 PM
Cool. So in the US they are Dorm Fridges or Compact Fridges, while down here we just call 'em Bar Fridges.

Michael

Funny, that's what we call 'em in Canada too...but then we (Aussie & Canadians) drink more beer per capita than our American friends...hence the "beer fridge"...notice there are hardly any in there?  :icon_razz:

Later.
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Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2011, 12:16:16 AM
 :cheers: We been ***braaaaaaaapp** wrenching for a while  :flipoff:
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Post by: NonFiction on September 04, 2011, 08:42:34 AM
Thanks Patrick. That was a good day of wrenching. Much enjoyed, and pretty much a whole new bike at the end of it. Or that's how it felt, anyhow. Yeaah! :woohoo:
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Post by: zkbuck on September 06, 2011, 05:39:01 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on September 03, 2011, 11:59:36 PM
Quote from: mister on August 29, 2011, 02:53:48 PM
Cool. So in the US they are Dorm Fridges or Compact Fridges, while down here we just call 'em Bar Fridges.

Michael

Funny, that's what we call 'em in Canada too...but then we (Aussie & Canadians) drink more beer per capita than our American friends...hence the "beer fridge"...notice there are hardly any in there?  :icon_razz:

Later.

see in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we use the full sized fridge for beer and the mini for food :P

It looks great BTW, Adidas!
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on September 13, 2011, 03:36:56 AM
Put up a sign. Thought of in the alley - but didn't want to draw too much attention from would-be thieves.
So it is over the sidewalk between the "cave" and the attached carport. Found it on-line at Sears. Has a really nice old school look to it. There is a matching wall clock inside the cave.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/IMGP1473a.jpg)
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Post by: cbrfxr67 on September 13, 2011, 07:39:20 AM
Loving that sign!  Good call on placement too.
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Post by: Shaddow on September 13, 2011, 06:47:35 PM
I second that. The sign looks great.
Title: Re: The making of a "Bike Cave" - picture heavy!
Post by: adidasguy on September 18, 2011, 10:59:45 PM
Here's the clock. I like it! Gives the place more character
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01387a.jpg)

Printed out wiring diagram 24x36 on waterproof paper. Now have "E" and "F" wiring diagrams posted on garage door for handy reference.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01389a.jpg)
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Post by: zkbuck on September 19, 2011, 06:17:01 AM
nice touch with the wireing diagrams  :thumb:
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Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2012, 09:25:14 PM
The "Bike Cave" is up and running. Today it had a visitor: Zute72 with her newly acquired GS. We put in some missing screws in the fairing and the 2 that hold the end of the rear fender. Also noticed some plastic caps on screws were missing so put those on. To end the visit, her bike got a shiny new stainless steel chain guard. Fun afternoon! The bike cave is doing what it was intended to do: help bikes.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/cave_030812a.jpg)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/ss_guard_030812a.jpg)

Last week Centuryghost came to the cave and took the good wheels off of the "donor bike".
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01591-a.jpg)

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Post by: codajastal on March 08, 2012, 10:29:34 PM
I wanna stainless chain guard  :icon_sad:
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Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2012, 10:40:33 PM
Order a bunch of stuff from me and it will spread out the shipping so the postage is not so painful.

You could get me an airline ticket and I'll gladly bring them and install them for you over a beer  :cheers:
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Post by: codajastal on March 08, 2012, 10:46:34 PM
Haha, airline tickets in the mail :bs: :cheers:
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Post by: slipperymongoose on March 08, 2012, 11:41:57 PM
Hey cods if you get a guard Ill get one too and adidas can you chuck in that safety switch I PM'd you about?

I think were gonna need a cave down under, whos volenteering there garage or shed? (Not me)
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Post by: codajastal on March 09, 2012, 12:14:53 AM
Certainly worth thinking about getting a bulk order for us local guys for cheaper freight
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Post by: adidasguy on March 15, 2012, 11:23:41 PM
I think I need a bigger Cave - or an intervention   :o
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/DSC01665a.jpg)
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Post by: codajastal on March 15, 2012, 11:30:37 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 15, 2012, 11:23:41 PM
I think I need a bigger Cave - or an intervention   :o

LMAO :icon_lol:
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Post by: pandy on March 16, 2012, 08:21:35 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 15, 2012, 11:30:37 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 15, 2012, 11:23:41 PM
I think I need a bigger Cave - or an intervention   :o

LMAO :icon_lol:

+1 LOL!!!  Do want bike cave now.....  :bowdown:
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Post by: adidasguy on March 28, 2012, 03:40:37 PM
NEW TOOL!
Bike Cave gets the real, official Suzuki fork tool with all the attachments. Sweet! Now I can rebuild the newer forks! (The right way!)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Garage/fork_tool.jpg)

Also got in a NOS right hand control for Junior to go with his NOS 19989 bars and clip-ons. Now I need to find a NOS left hand control.
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Post by: adidasguy on March 31, 2013, 04:47:24 PM
Pictures will follow tonight.
Thanks to help from AuburnGSfan, the Bike Cave now has a Harbor Freight bike lift.
Pictures will be posted later tonight.
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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on March 31, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
i use one of those small ones. that fits under the centre of bike. quite stable. i blew out jack lifting my car lol. have to replace the hydraulic bottle jack to put it back into service.
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Post by: john on March 31, 2013, 09:40:04 PM
Harbor Freight has bottle jacks so cheap you can buy two!

The garage is great, the floor is great.  The irony is I built one when we got the GS.  Built an 8x12 shed complete with a window I scabbed from a condemned house in town (it was being demolished).  It had a nice ramp and two layers of 5/8 plywood for strength.  I loved it even in winter because I had a kerosine heater I could fire up for a few minutes to warm things up.  I hung out in that shed for many hours.

Where I live now I have a 2 car garage.  It has many advantages to my old shed, like a 20 amp circuit that only powers the washing machine so I can use it for welding, better lighting, and a beer fridge.
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Post by: adidasguy on March 31, 2013, 09:43:25 PM
Here it is. Reviews said the front wheel chock was crappy. I bought the floor model front wheel thingy and with the help of AuburnGSfan, drilled and bolted it on. I can take off and use that on the ground then put the original wheel chock on the lift.

I do find it helps to have 2 people put a bike on and off. One to move it and one to be sure it doesn't fall over. Then you should tie it down - one to tie down and one to sit on it and keep the bike from falling. I suppose the wheel chock on there would hold a bike while tieing down, but I don't want to risk that with my babies.

Bike cave is now pretty much complete - except for putting everything away and in its place. A little messy right now.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/503/IMGP2083a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/174/title/imgp2083a/cat/503)

Bolting on the floor type wheel chock and getting the parts correctly positioned for a 17" tire.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/503/IMGP2084a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/175/title/imgp2084a/cat/503)

Junior got the first ride!
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/503/IMGP2091a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/176/title/imgp2091a/cat/503)
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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on April 02, 2013, 06:33:09 PM
Hmm that engine cover gave me an idea. addy, next time you get your hands on abatch lmk. that would armour my scooter starter very nicely. also plan on installing a crash bar on it.
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Post by: john on April 02, 2013, 06:49:08 PM
Sweet ride addidas!

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Post by: adidasguy on April 02, 2013, 08:38:49 PM
Damn kids and their spray cans! Graffiti'd my bike!
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Post by: Higgins13 on April 04, 2013, 07:10:51 PM
Quote from: john on April 02, 2013, 06:49:08 PM
Sweet ride addidas!

HAHHAHAHA
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Post by: adidasguy on April 04, 2013, 10:43:21 PM
Quote from: john on April 02, 2013, 06:49:08 PM
Sweet ride addidas!
Don't people read the tag in their gym shorts?

it is adidas --- only 2 D's.

NOT  addidas  with 3 D's.
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Post by: BockinBboy on April 05, 2013, 08:16:02 AM
Real MEN have a 3rd 'D' in their adidas gym shorts!  :icon_lol:

...But really, since you are on this kick of name corrections... When folks abbreviate your tag name 'adidasguy' many say 'addy'...

Would you prefer 'ady' then, or is 'addy' okay in this form?  Or heck, no abbreviation at all do you say?!

;)

- Bboy