Patent Publication Number: US-10780532-B2

Title: Dolly device

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/597,844, filed May 17, 2017, titled “REAR SHOCK TRAM GAUGE,” (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,456,879), which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/597,817, filed May 17, 2017, titled “LASER MEASURING SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE FRAME REPAIR,” (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,022,777), which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/727,529, filed Jun. 1, 2015, and titled “LASER MEASURING SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE FRAME REPAIR,” (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,733,065), which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/839,542, filed Mar. 15, 2013, and titled “SELF-CENTERING LASER MEASURING SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE FRAME REPAIR,”(now U.S. Pat. No. 9,073,109), which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/639,901, filed Apr. 28, 2012 and titled, “MOTORCYCLE FRAME RACK,” which are all hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties for all purposes. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to the field of motorcycles. More specifically, the present invention relates to motorcycle repair. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Until the mid 1970&#39;s, if a car was in an accident and sustained frame damage, the car was deemed a “total” economical loss by the insurance companies. They totaled the cars because the technology, equipment and information and training were not yet available to repair shops. That has all changed. By the mid 1980&#39;s most reputable body shops had a frame rack. 
     Representatives from various insurance companies are becoming frustrated with totaling motorcycles without knowing for sure how badly the frames are bent, especially when they can see there is minimal frame damage. 
     There are only five motorcycle frame shops in all of the United States, one in Arizona and four in California. 
     The first two are in Sacramento and Anaheim. These two shops use what is known as a peg board system. This system requires the motorcycle to be stripped down. This procedure requires several hours of labor, and they cannot provide documentation, before and after specifications or show the customer a print out that the frame is straight. This is a problem for the insurance companies. They want documentation for their records for any repairs that were performed. Another problem is these two shops require approximately eight weeks before a user gets the motorcycle back. 
     The other shops are located in San Bruno and Englewood, Calif. and one in Arizona. The equipment they use is called a Motojig. This is a “bench” system made in Italy which is an old and antiquated automobile frame rack in which the motorcycle has to be lifted with a hoist to be put on the “bench.” It is a cumbersome, time consuming piece of equipment. 
     Right now, if a user&#39;s motorcycle gets hit while parked or gets involved in a motorcycle accident in California, the bike gets towed to the dealership for repairs. The dealership strips the bike down and pays to have it transported to and from one of the frame shops at a cost to the customer and/or the insurance company. 
     There are more men and women riding motorcycles than ever before. Some ride to commute and/or ride for economic reasons, some ride for the sport and the thrill of it, while others ride for the lifestyle. The fact of the matter is there has never been this many people riding motorcycles in the streets. 
     According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as of Dec. 31, 2010, there are over 900,000 registered motorcycles in California alone. There are over 600,000 people a year in the United States that register for a Motorcycle safety course through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. This is just one of the many accredited Motorcycle safety Schools in the United States. With the price of gasoline going up every other week there are more and more people riding motorcycles and not just nationwide but worldwide. 
     Additionally, there are thousands of people who race motorcycles all over the world. There are super sport road racers, café racers, the mile, drag racing, TT, flat track, short track, enduro, and all kinds of motor cross, super cross and dirt track races being held all over the world. 
     With all of these races, there are teams of mechanics and technicians with truck loads of tools and equipment for mechanical repairs and adjustments. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     With the growing popularity of motorcycles and similar modes of transportation, the need for a device and method of repairing the motorcycle&#39;s frame is great. A motorcycle frame rack including universal mounting brackets to perform any motorcycle frame repair enables a technician to straighten a motorcycle frame or make a neck rake adjustment much faster and much more cost effectively than replacing the frame. A dolly device is able to be used to support and transport a motorcycle, including a motorcycle without wheels. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a diagram of a rack according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a diagram of a rack including a positioning system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of a deck according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a cross section view of a deck and tower according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of a tower with a rolling bracket according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a bottom view of the rack according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a side view of the rack according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a top view of the rack according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a side perspective view of a clamp according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a top perspective view of a clamp according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a perspective view of a mount according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a top view of a dolly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a front view of a dolly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates a back view of a dolly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates a flowchart of a method of using the rack according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates a perspective view of a neck puller according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates a perspective view of a motorcycle frame coupled to a neck puller according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a perspective view of a folding rack according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates a perspective view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates a perspective view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 21  illustrates a flowchart of a method of using the self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 22  illustrates a front view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 23  illustrates a perspective view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates a perspective view of an alignment system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 25  illustrates a front view of components of a laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 26  illustrates a front view of a laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 27  illustrates a bottom perspective view of a laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 28  illustrates a perspective view of the lower tree mount assembly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 29  illustrates a rear view of the lower tree mount assembly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 30  illustrates a perspective view of a universal magnet neck bracket according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 31  illustrates a perspective view of a target mount assembly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 32  illustrates a perspective view of a validation bar according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 33  illustrates a perspective view of a validation bar bracket assembly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 34  illustrates a perspective view of a soft tail side mount assembly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 35  illustrates a perspective view of a target tip according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 36  illustrates a perspective view of a shock target mount according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 37  illustrates a perspective view of a neck puller according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 38  illustrates a perspective view of a rear shock tram gauge according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 39  illustrates a top view of a dolly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 40  illustrates a front view of a dolly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 41  illustrates a back view of a dolly according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 42  illustrates a flowchart of a method of utilizing the dolly according to some embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     A motorcycle frame rack (also referred to as the “rack”) generally includes one or more towers, a tool board with a universal mounting system and a ramp. In some embodiments, the rack has two towers with ten tons of pulling capability per tower. The pulling capability of the towers is able to be less or greater depending on the need. The universal mounting system mounts and holds steady any make or model motorcycle for frame repair. The ramp is able to be any type of ramp. Examples of ramps include an aluminum ramp or a carbon fiber ramp which are sturdy yet light enough to be picked up and stored when not in use. A dolly and winch system is able to be included to pull a severely damaged motorcycle onto the rack. Any pump is able to operate the two ten ton towers, for example, an electric or hydraulic pump. The rack is able to include a measuring system including a computing device and a printer. The measuring system is able to provide an operator with before and after frame specifications from any motorcycle in the world. The operator is able to measure the motorcycle frame before making the decision to remove a wrecked front end and installing the frame pulling equipment and tooling. 
     Once the motorcycle is on the frame rack, there are a variety of pull clamps, brackets and/or straps that are able to be used to pull the frame back to factory specifications. 
     In some embodiments, the rack includes a deck, stand, drop panel, two towers, a two-piece ramp, a dolly, a winch along with a clamp system with numerous tools for mounting motorcycles. There is also a laser measuring system with a rolling stand that will house a computing device, monitor, printer and additional supplies. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a diagram of a rack according to some embodiments. The rack  100  includes a stand  102  which supports a deck  104  for receiving a motorcycle. The deck  104  includes a universal mounting system  106  for holding the motorcycle in place while the frame of the motorcycle is repaired. The universal mounting system  106  includes a universal clamp  120  and a universal mount  122 . One or more towers  108  are positioned on or near the deck  102 , and the towers  108  include chains  110  or another pulling mechanism such as a cable. The towers  108  are able to be positioned on a track  112  or path/guide to enable the towers  108  to be moved into a specific position to perform the adjustment of the motorcycle frame. The track  112  permits the towers to slide around the deck  104  while remaining coupled to the deck  104 . The towers  108  are able to be locked into place with a locking mechanism. The towers  108  include a mechanism to provide one or more tons of pulling capability. The towers  108  are able to be operated automatically (e.g. by a computing device and/or additional electronics) or manually (e.g. using hydraulics). A ramp  114  is used to allow a motorcycle to be driven or pushed up onto the deck  104 . The ramp  114  is able to couple to the deck  104 . 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a diagram of a rack including a positioning system according to some embodiments. The rack  100 ′ is similar to the rack  100  of  FIG. 1  in that the rack  100 ′ includes a stand  102 , a deck  104 , a universal mounting system  106 , one or more towers  108  with chains  110 , a tower track  112  or path/guide and a ramp  114 . The rack  100 ′ also includes a measurement system. The measurement system includes a laser measuring and pointing system, a computing device  204  and a printer  206 . In some embodiments, the measurement system is implemented without a computing device  204  and printer  206 . The laser measuring and pointing system includes a laser transmitter  200  and a laser receiver  202 , where the laser transmitter  200  transmits a laser beam and the laser receiver  202  receives the laser beam. The measurement system is able to include one or more laser measuring and pointing systems. In some embodiments, the laser transmitter  200  and the laser receiver  202  are positioned together on a single rod. In some embodiments, the laser measuring and pointing system is coupled to or part of the universal mounting system  106 . In some embodiments, the laser measuring and pointing system is coupled to or part of the one or more towers  108 . In some embodiments, the laser measuring and pointing system is coupled to or part of the deck  104 . The laser measuring and pointing system is able to be movable. In some embodiments, the laser measuring and pointing system is a stand alone device separate from the deck  100 . The computing device  204  and the printer  206  are able to include any software or hardware to implement any desired functions such as controlling the towers, analyzing the laser measuring and pointing system data, capturing data, acquiring images for reporting purposes, damage/repair calculations/analysis and any other calculations, functions or data capture/analysis. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of a deck according to some embodiments. The deck  104  includes a platform  300 , several support structures  102  ( FIG. 1 ) and the track  112 . As described, the track  112  enables the towers  108  ( FIG. 1 ) to move about the platform  300 . The track  112  includes an inner lip  310  and an outer lip  312 . Additionally each of the lips include a top surface  314  and a bottom surface  316 . There is also an inner lip edge  318  and an outer lip edge  320 . The support structures  102  ( FIG. 1 ) are configured in a way to support the weight of the motorcycle as well as enable the repair of the motorcycle frame. 
       FIG. 4  illustrates a cross section view of a deck and tower according to some embodiments. The tower  108  is coupled to the deck  104  with a rolling bracket  400  that includes one or more rollers  402  and is adjustable and lockable using a lever  404 . The rollers  402  permit the rolling bracket  400  to be secured to the deck  104  while also having the ability to roll to various locations on the track  112 . The lever  404  is able to be used to lock the tower  108  in place. Although  FIG. 4  shows a specific implementation of how the tower  108  is coupled to the deck  104 , any other configurations are able to be used to couple the tower  108  to the deck  104 . 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of a tower with a rolling bracket according to some embodiments. As described in  FIG. 4 , the tower  108  includes the rolling bracket  400  with one or more rollers  402 . The exemplary rolling bracket  400  shows rollers  402  configured to be positioned above a top surface  314  ( FIG. 3 ) of a lip of the track  112  ( FIG. 1 ) and below a bottom surface  316  ( FIG. 3 ) of the lip of the track  112  ( FIG. 1 ). Further, the rollers  402  are configured to be positioned on each of the inner lip  310  ( FIG. 3 ) and outer lip  312  ( FIG. 3 ) of the track  112  ( FIG. 1 ). Additional rollers are configured to be positioned against the inner lip edge  318  ( FIG. 3 ) and the outer lip edge  320  ( FIG. 3 ). The rollers  402  are able to be any type of rolling mechanism such as wheels or ball bearings. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a bottom view of the rack according to some embodiments. As shown, the rack  100  includes the deck  104 , the towers  108  and the support structure  102 .  FIG. 7  illustrates a side view of the rack according to some embodiments. As shown, the rack  100  includes the deck  104 , the towers  108  and the support structure  102 .  FIG. 8  illustrates a top view of the rack according to some embodiments. As shown, the rack  100  includes the deck  104  and the towers  108 . 
       FIG. 9  illustrates a side perspective view of a clamp according to some embodiments. The clamp  120  includes an aperture  900  for receiving a mount  122  ( FIG. 1 ) and a bracket  902  for insertion into the deck  104  ( FIG. 1 ).  FIG. 10  illustrates a top perspective view of a clamp according to some embodiments. As described in  FIG. 9 , the clamp  120  includes an aperture  900  for receiving a mount  122  ( FIG. 1 ). 
       FIG. 11  illustrates a perspective view of a mount according to some embodiments. The mount  122  is configured for insertion into the clamp  120  ( FIG. 1 ) and for securing the motorcycle in place. 
       FIGS. 12-14  illustrate a dolly according to some embodiments. The dolly  1200  includes a base  1202 , a top frame  1204 , a brace  1206  and a set of wheels  1208 . The dolly  1200  is configured to be able to be used to transport a motorcycle onto the rack  100  ( FIG. 1 ). 
       FIG. 15  illustrates a flowchart of a method of using the rack according to some embodiments. In the step  1500 , a motorcycle is positioned on the rack. Positioning is able to be by driving or pushing the motorcycle onto the rack utilizing a ramp, or using a dolly to push the motorcycle on the rack, or any other means. In the step  1502 , the motorcycle is secured in the universal mounting system. The universal mounting system is able to be implemented in any manner to receive any type of motorcycle and secure the motorcycle in place to enable frame adjustment to be performed. In the step  1504 , the frame of the motorcycle is analyzed with the measuring system. The analysis of the frame is able to be performed using any method including a laser measuring system which compares original specifications of the frame with measured specifications. In another implementation, the frame is analyzed using a manual tool such as a straight edge. In the step  1506 , chains are coupled to the frame. The chains are coupled in an appropriate configuration based on the damage of the frame. For example, if a frame is bent such that the frame needs to be straightened slightly, the chains are positioned at either end of the frame to enable pulling of the frame which will straighten the frame. In another example, if a left arm of a frame is bent, the chains are positioned on the same arm to pull the arm appropriately. In the step  1508 , the frame is adjusted using the chains. Adjusting is able to be by automatically or manually moving the towers which are coupled to the chains which then pull the frame accordingly, and/or moving the chains while keeping the towers stationary to pull the frame accordingly. In some embodiments, fewer or more steps are implemented. For example, in some embodiments, one or more parts are removed from the motorcycle before coupling the chains to the frame. In some embodiments, the order of the steps is modified. 
       FIG. 16  illustrates a perspective view of a neck puller according to some embodiments. The neck puller  1600  includes a bar  1602  for insertion into a motorcycle neck as well as one or more pulling points  1604  for coupling chains  110  ( FIG. 1 ) to or any other mechanism for repairing the neck (e.g. by pulling the neck in one or more directions). The bar  1602  provides leverage to facilitate the pulling operation. 
       FIG. 17  illustrates a perspective view of a motorcycle frame coupled to a neck puller according to some embodiments. The neck puller  1600  includes a bar  1602  for insertion into a motorcycle neck as well as one or more pulling points  1604  for coupling chains  110  ( FIG. 1 ) to or any other mechanism for repairing the neck of the motorcycle frame  1700  (e.g. by pulling the neck in one or more directions). The bar  1602  provides leverage to facilitate the pulling operation. 
       FIG. 18  illustrates a perspective view of a folding rack according to some embodiments. The folding rack  1800  includes a deck  104  and any of the other components shown herein (e.g., shown in  FIG. 1 ). The folding rack  1800  also includes folding legs  1802  which couple to the deck  104 . The folding legs  1802  enable the deck  104  to be raised and lowered to a desired height such as a compact position with the deck  104  lowered completely and an extended position with the deck  104  raised at a maximum. In some embodiments, the legs  1802  are able to fit within a cavity in the deck  104 . 
       FIG. 19  illustrates a perspective view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. The measuring system includes a universal mounting laser device  1900  which includes a central component  1902 , a left component  1904  and a right component  1906 . The central component  1902  has a first bar  1908  and a second bar  1910  passing through. The first bar  1908  passes through the left component  1904 , and the second bar  1910  pass through the right component  1906 . The end of the first bar  1908  ends at the right component  1906 , and the end of the second bar  1910  ends at the left component  1904 . The first bar  1908  and the second bar  1910  are configured to enable the left component  1904  and the right component  1906  to move toward and away from the central component  1902  equally at the same time, thus keeping the central component  1902  an equal distance from the left component  1904  and the right component  1906  at all times. Therefore, the universal mounting laser device  1900  is self centering. In some embodiments, a mechanism or motor is contained within the central component  1902  for ensuring the left component  1904  and the right component  1906  move toward and away from the central component  1902  equally at the same time. The left component  1904  includes a first mounting hole  1912 , and the right component  1906  includes a second mounting hole  1914 . The mounting holes  1912 ,  1914  are configured to receive mounting rods  1954 ,  1956 , respectively. The central component  1902  includes a center laser  1916 , the left component  1904  includes a left laser  1918  and the right component  1906  includes a right laser  1920 . The center laser  1916  is able to rotate and point to the center of the motorcycle width-wise. The left laser  1918  and the right laser  1920  are able to rotate and point to targets of the motorcycle frame. The lasers enable a user to view or measure any defects or problems with the chassis/frame (e.g., a bent frame) of the motorcycle which are then able to be corrected using the rack system described herein. A power source  1926  is included to power the lasers  1916 ,  1918 ,  1924 . In some embodiments, the power source  1926  includes a cord and plug for receiving power through a power outlet, a battery (e.g., a 1A 18650 lithium ion battery with a charger), a solar cell, and/or any other power source/receiving device. 
     A mounting bracket  1950  is motorcycle-specific, designed/sized to fit on a specific motorcycle. For example, the mounting bracket  1950  is wider for a wider motorcycle and narrower for a narrower motorcycle. The mounting bracket includes a base  1952 , a first mounting rod  1954 , a second mounting rod  1956 , spacers  1958  and a central point  1960 . The spacers  1958  are used to mount the mounting bracket onto symmetrical mounting points on the motorcycle under the seat. The central point  1960  is able to be used to center the universal mounting laser device  1900  using the center laser  1916 . As described above, the first mounting rod  1954  and the second mounting rod  1956  are used to couple the universal mounting laser device  1900  to the mounting bracket  1950  by insertion into the mounting holes  1912 ,  1914 . The universal mounting laser device  1900  is able to expand or contract so that the mounting holes  1912  and  1914  are able to be placed on the motorcycle-specific mounting rods  1954  and  1956 . 
       FIG. 20  illustrates a perspective view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. The universal mounting laser device  1900  and the mounting bracket  1950  are shown coupled together. 
       FIG. 21  illustrates a flowchart of a method of utilizing the self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. In the step  2100 , a mounting bracket is mounted on a motorcycle (e.g., mounted to mounting points under a seat of the motorcycle). In the step  2102 , the universal mounting laser device is lined up with the center point of the mounting bracket. In the step  2104 , the universal mounting laser device is coupled to the mounting bracket by insertion of the mounting rods of the mounting bracket into mounting holes of the universal mounting laser device. The universal mounting laser device is expanded or contracted to a size so that the holes align with the mounting rods. The expansion and contraction are able to be performed by manually pulling the left and right components of the universal mounting laser device apart or pushing them together. In some embodiments, a motor automatically expands or contracts universal mounting laser device. In the step  2106 , one or more lasers of the universal mounting laser device are used to analyze the motorcycle frame/chassis. The lasers are rotatable (e.g., the center laser rotates so that the laser points from the neck of the bike to the rear of the bike to detect any offsets from the center such as due to a bent frame, and the left and right lasers rotate to targets to detect any damage in the frame/chassis). In some embodiments, after the damage to the motorcycle frame/chassis is determined, the frame/chassis is repaired using the rack as described herein. The universal mounting laser device is able to be used before, during and/or after the repair process to ensure the frame/chassis is repaired properly (e.g., repaired to the original specifications). In some embodiments, fewer or more steps are implemented. In some embodiments, the order of the steps is modified. 
       FIG. 22  illustrates a front view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. As described herein, the self-centering laser measuring system includes multiple lasers for measuring and aligning the motorcycle frame. The laser measuring system also includes a mounting bracket which is configured to mount to a motorcycle. The mounting device is configured to couple with a self-centering laser device.  FIG. 23  illustrates a perspective view of a self-centering laser measuring system according to some embodiments. 
       FIG. 24  illustrates a perspective view of an alignment system according to some embodiments. The alignment system includes a pair of front end bars which are adjustable and are configured for insertion into a front axle from the left and right side. The front end bars are configured perpendicular to vertical rods which are positioned on a track within the front of a base structure. The alignment system also includes a pair of fixed bars which fit into the swing arm pivot shaft and two rear adjustable arms which fit on/in the rear axle of a motorcycle. The fixed bars are also on the left and right side, and are coupled to the base structure. A pair of rear end bars are included with the alignment system. The rear end bars are adjustable and are configured for insertion into a rear axle from the left and right side. The rear end bars are configured perpendicular to vertical rods which are positioned on a track within the rear of the base structure. The alignment system is able to measure the height and length from front to rear on the left and right side on the motorcycle at axles and pivot points to ensure proper alignment. There are measurement scales on each adjustable bar and fixed bar to achieve the same dimensions in length and height on the left and right side of a motorcycle. The alignment system is able to be used on the ground as a stand-alone device. The alignment system is able to be used with the rack described herein. The alignment system is able to be used with any motorcycle service lift. 
       FIG. 25  illustrates a front view of components of a laser measuring system according to some embodiments. The laser measuring system  2500  is similar to the laser measuring system of  FIGS. 22 and 23 . The laser measuring system  2500  includes a center laser  2502 , a first outer laser  2504  and a second outer laser  2506 . The laser measuring system  2500  also includes a lower laser bar  2508 , a first vertical laser bar mounting rod  2510 , a second vertical laser bar mounting rod  2512  and a laser mounting bar  2514 . 
     Also included with the laser measuring system  2500  are additional components such as a box  2550  for mounting brackets, targets and hardware, a battery charger  2552  for a cordless implementation, a tape measure  2554 , mounting knobs  2556 , and center triple tree targets, hardware and container  2558 . 
     In some embodiments, there are specialized measuring mounts to measure the neck, shock mounts, swing arm, and frame mounts of the frame to determine if the frame is bent such as a validation bar  2570  for softtails and swingarm shocks, upper shock mount validation brackets  2572 , one or more swing arm target mounts  2574 , validation bar bracket assembly  2576  for the validation bar  2570 , softtail side mount validation brackets  2578  and a lower tree mount assembly  2580  (also referred to as a universal neck target mounting system). 
       FIG. 26  illustrates a front view of a laser measuring system according to some embodiments. The laser measuring system  2500  includes a center laser  2502 , a first outer laser  2504  and a second outer laser  2506 . In some embodiments, fewer or additional lasers are implemented. The laser measuring system  2500  also includes a lower laser bar  2508  which mounts to the center of any motorcycle with various mounting brackets designed to mount to a specific motorcycle. A first vertical laser bar mounting rod  2510  and a second vertical laser bar mounting rod  2512  are utilized to mount the laser mounting bar  2514 . For example, the laser mounting bar  2514  couples to the lower laser bar  2508  with the first vertical laser bar mounting rod  2510  and the second vertical laser bar mounting rod  2512 . The center laser  2502  is positioned in the horizontal center of the laser mounting bar  2514 . On the sides of the laser mounting bar  2514  are the first outer laser  2504  and the second outer laser  2506 . In some embodiments, the laser mounting bar  2514  includes a handle which rotates the outer lasers  2504 ,  2506  from the front to the rear of the motorcycle, and a second bar which includes the center laser  2502  and couples to the lower laser bar  2508  with the first vertical laser bar mounting rod  2510  and the second vertical laser bar mounting rod  2512 . For example, when a user pushes the handle forward the outer lasers  2504 ,  2506  move backward. In some embodiments, the handle rotates the outer lasers  2504 ,  2506  from the rear to the front of the motorcycle. In some embodiments, the center laser  2502  rotates from the front to the rear of the motorcycle independent of the outer lasers  2504 ,  2506  using knobs on the left and/or right side of the center laser housing (or other implementations to rotate the center laser  2502 ). In some embodiments, the center laser  2502  moves based on the movement of the handle or independently of the handle (e.g., the laser is rotatable by pushing the laser). In some embodiments, any of the lasers are movable using motorized capabilities, for example, a motor is contained within the laser mounting bar  2514  with the appropriate hardware (e.g., gears, cables, joints, hinges) to rotate the lasers. The two outer laser dots hit various targets with scales mounted to the motorcycle, and the center laser points to the center of the motorcycle frame to validate the frame is straight and suspension is aligned. In some embodiments, the laser measuring system  2500  is corded, and in some embodiments, the laser measuring system  2500  is cordless. For example, the laser measuring system  2500  includes a removable battery pack in the laser mounting bar  2514 . 
       FIG. 27  illustrates a bottom perspective view of a laser measuring system according to some embodiments. As described herein, the laser measuring system  2500  includes a center laser, a first outer laser  2504  and a second outer laser  2506  which are positioned appropriately on a laser mounting bar  2514 . A lower laser bar  2508  mounts to a motorcycle and couples to the laser mounting bar  2514  using a first vertical laser bar mounting rod  2510  and a second vertical laser bar mounting rod  2512 . Any of the mounting implementations described herein are able to be used to mount the laser measuring system  2500  to the motorcycle. For example, several components of the laser measuring system  2500  are universal which couple to motorcycle-specific components. 
     As mentioned in  FIG. 25 , the laser measuring system includes a lower tree mount assembly  2580 . 
       FIG. 28  illustrates a perspective view of the lower tree mount assembly according to some embodiments. The lower tree mount assembly  2580  includes a plurality (e.g.,  2 ) of long tubes  2800  for targets to validate the bracket/assembly is centered on the frame of the motorcycle. For example, lasers are able to go through the long tubes  2800  to a target which is positioned to ensure the lower tree mount assembly  2580  is centered on the frame. The lower tree mount assembly  2580  includes a plurality (e.g.,  4 ) of short tubes  2802  for long targets that the laser dot shines on/through to diagnose frame damage and validate that the frame is bent or not. In some embodiments, the long tubes  2800  and short tubes  2802  are hollow to enable the laser to pass through to a target. 
       FIG. 29  illustrates a rear view of the lower tree mount assembly according to some embodiments. The lower tree mount assembly  2580  also includes a first knob  2900  and a second knob  2902  for securing the lower tree mount assembly  2580  to the motorcycle frame. For example, the first knob  2900  and the second knob  2902  are configured to attach to the bottom of the triple tree of the motorcycle. Although two knobs are shown, a single knob is able to be used, or another securing/adjusting mechanism is able to be used. In some embodiments, the lower tree mount assembly  2580  is magnetic. For example, the lower tree mount assembly  2580  includes one or more magnets to affix to the motorcycle frame. 
       FIG. 30  illustrates a perspective view of a universal magnet neck bracket according to some embodiments. The universal magnet neck bracket  3000  includes a shaft  3002 , a magnet  3004  and a base  3006 , where the magnet  3004  fits over the shaft  3002  and sits on the base  3006 . The universal magnet neck bracket  3000  is configured to receive a threaded knob (e.g., the first knob  2900  or the second knob  2902 ) of the lower tree mount assembly  2580  to secure the lower tree mount assembly  2580  to the universal magnet neck bracket  3000  which are then attached to the motorcycle frame (e.g., using the magnet  3004 ) to be used with the laser measuring system to measure the lower neck of the motorcycle frame. Other configurations of the universal magnet neck bracket  3000  are possible. 
       FIG. 31  illustrates a perspective view of a target mount assembly according to some embodiments. The target mount assembly  2574  includes a magnetic component  3100  and a tube  3102 . The magnetic component  3100  is able to include a knob for adjusting the magnetic component  3100 . The tube  3102  is configured to receive a short or a long target which is used to determine alignment/measurements of the motorcycle frame. The laser measuring system is able to utilize the target mount assembly  2574  as a target to measure and analyze motorcycle components such as the frame. 
       FIG. 32  illustrates a perspective view of a validation bar according to some embodiments. The validation bar  2570  is a straight object (e.g., bar, rectangular box) with one or more elongated holes  3200 . The validation bar  2570  is attached to the motorcycle frame using brackets at the appropriate locations of the motorcycle frame to determine if there is a bend or deformation in the motorcycle frame. The one or more elongated holes  3200  allow for variations in size/length of a motorcycle frame. 
       FIG. 33  illustrates a perspective view of a validation bar bracket assembly according to some embodiments. The validation bar bracket assembly  2576  is used to attach the validation bar  2570  using a knob or other device to secure the validation bar  2570  for measuring the motorcycle frame. 
       FIG. 34  illustrates a perspective view of a soft tail side mount assembly according to some embodiments. A soft tail side mount assembly  2578  is used to attach the validation bar  2570  using a knob or other device to secure the validation bar  2570  for measuring the motorcycle frame. The soft tail side mount assembly  2578  includes a hole  3400  for receiving the validation bar to mount with knobs on the left and right side of the motorcycle to ensure the laser measuring system is centered and straight on the motorcycle for accurate measurement. The soft tail side mount assembly  2578  also includes a second hole  3402  for a spacer for the left or right side of motorcycle, and the soft tail side mount assembly  2578  bolts to the frame, through rear fender struts on the left and right sides. Additionally, the soft tail side mount assembly  2578  is reversible to fit the left and right side of the motorcycle. 
       FIG. 35  illustrates a perspective view of a target tip according to some embodiments. The target tip  3500  is configured to be placed on a motorcycle to obtain laser accurate measurements. The target tip  3500  is able to be any target tip such as a diatech target glue tip. The target tip  3500  is attached to the motorcycle frame, chassis, suspension swingarm, or wheels of a motorcycle using hot glue (or another adhesive) to obtain laser accurate measurements to see if the wheels are centered on the motorcycle and/or to check other elements of the motorcycle. Before or after the target tip  3500  is attached to the motorcycle frame, a target  3502  (e.g., short target (8 inch) or long target (12 inch)) attaches to the target tip  3500  by screwing in (or another coupling implementation). The laser measurement system described herein is able to be used with the target tip  3500 /target  3502  to check the front and rear wheels for center line, camber issues and toe in toe out issues as well as frame damage on all motorcycle frames. The analysis of the motorcycle components includes visual confirmation of the analysis (e.g., a user is able to see that the frame is aligned or not based on the laser dot and the target tip  3500 ). The target tip  3500  is able to be any shape/configuration, for example, a round shape with a cross-bottom and an aperture in the top configured for receiving the target  3502 . 
     The laser measuring system and the self-centering laser measuring systems are able to be utilized as stand alone measuring systems, and are able to be used in conjunction with a motorcycle frame repair system (e.g., the rack) for motorcycle frame repair). 
       FIG. 36  illustrates a perspective view of a shock target mount according to some embodiments. The shock target mount  3600  is used to measure to validate a motorcycle swing is properly aligned with the frame of the motorcycle. Laser dots from the laser measuring system as described herein (or another laser system) point to targets  3606  which are attached to or part of the shock target mount  3600 . For example, a target  3606  slides into a cylindrical tube  3604  of the shock target mount  3600 . The shock target mounts  3600  and the targets  3606  are used to measure mis-aligned rear suspension and frame damage. 
     The shock target mount  3600  includes a groove  3602  (or other implementation/configuration) to enable the shock target mount  3600  to fit on a shock bolt of the motorcycle. The shock target mount  3600  also includes the cylindrical tube  3604  (or other shape) which receives the target  3606 . The target  3606  is able to be any shape or type of target such as a reflective target for reflecting the laser back to the laser measuring system. 
     For example, a shock target mount  3600  is positioned on each rear shock (left and right) of the motorcycle, so that the laser measuring system is able to be implemented to measure the motorcycle frame. 
       FIG. 37  illustrates a perspective view of a neck puller according to some embodiments. The neck puller  3700  is similar to the neck puller  1600  of  FIG. 16  with some modifications. Specifically, a center neck rod  3702  is shorter, and  3708  holes on the plates  3710  are configured differently. The center neck rod  3702  includes neck race supports  3706  between the plates  3710 . Three outer rods  3704  also connect the plates  3710 . With the modified design, the neck puller  3700  provides access to better pulling angles. 
       FIG. 38  illustrates a perspective view of a rear shock tram gauge according to some embodiments. The rear shock tram gauge is configured to measure the distance between the upper shock mount and lower shock mount with a slide pointer or bolt cover and a view window. This is useful for many types of motorcycles such as Harley Davidson because when the rear wheel of the motorcycle is raised off the ground by approximately an inch and the lower rear shock system bolts are removed, a user is able to access, and if desired, make a vertical motor alignment adjustment with visual confirmation. This ensures that the engine/swing arm is properly aligned for optimal riding performance and safety. 
     The rear shock tram gauge  3800  includes a rod  3802 , a slider  3804  (e.g., a Delrin or Acetyl slider) and a shock tram gauge cap  3806 . The rod  3802  is able to be any type of rod (e.g., an aluminum or steel rod) that is a desired size (e.g., 17.5 inches long) and has scales  3818  that read to 16 inches in ⅛ inch scales (or another size) on both sides, visible through a view window  3808  of the slider  3804 . The view window  3808  is able to include a pointer to point at the scales  3818 . The rod  3802  has a groove (e.g., 3/16 inch groove) that goes 17 inches (or another length) along the rod  3802  to keep the slider  3804  straight while sliding. For example, the slider  3804  includes a protrusion which is able to fit within the groove (e.g., track) to ensure the slider  3804  slides in a straight line. 
     The slider  3804  is able to be any slider such as a Delrin or Acetyl slider which slides up and down the rod  3802  and has an arm  3810  to attach a pointer or crown nut adapter  3812 . The arm  3810  is an attachment for the crown nut adapter  3812  and/or a pointer adapter (or another adapter). The crown nut adapter  3812  is configured to fit on a crown nut (e.g., on the rear shock) on the motorcycle. The slider  3804  also includes a thumb screw  3814  (e.g., nylon thumb screw) to keep the slider  3804  in place for measuring. 
     The view window  3808  is an opening or window which enables a user to view scales/markings  3818  on the rod  3802  to take measurements. In some embodiments, there are a plurality of view windows (e.g., on opposing sides of the slider  3804 ) which line up with the scales  3818  on the rod  3802 . In some embodiments, the view window  3808  includes a pointer to assist in lining up the view window  3808  with the scales on the rod  3802 . 
     The shock tram gauge cap  3806  remains stationary and holds the rod  3802  in place. The shock tram gauge cap  3806  receives a lower shock system adapter  3816  which is configured to fit on/in the lower shock system of the motorcycle. In some embodiments, the lower shock system adapter  3816  and the crown nut adapter  3812  are configured to fit into other components/adapters/mounts which are configured to fit in/on the motorcycle. 
     The rear shock tram gauge  3800  is utilized by mounting the shock tram gauge cap  3806  to the lower shock mount of the motorcycle using the lower shock mount adapter  3816 . The user then slides the slider  3804  to align the crown nut adapter  3812  with the upper shock mount of the motorcycle. Once aligned, the user is able to read the scales  3818  on the rod  3802  through the view window  3808  of the slider  3804  to measure the distance between the upper shock mount and the lower shock mount. 
     The rear shock tram gauge  3800  is able to be used as part of a system to not only measure a motorcycle (e.g., the distance between the upper shock mount and the lower shock mount) but also adjust/fix the motorcycle frame. For example, if the rear shock tram gauge  3800  measures the motorcycle and determines the distance between the upper shock mount and the lower shock mount is not correct, another device such as the rack  100  is able to be used to adjust (e.g., bend, pull) the motorcycle frame until the rear shock tram gauge  3800  measures the correct distance. 
     In some embodiments, the shape of the rod is round cylindrical or another shape such as a flat bar, rectangular bar and/or any other shape. 
       FIGS. 39-41  illustrate a dolly according to some embodiments. The dolly  3900  includes a base  1202 , a top frame  1204 , a brace  1206  and a set of wheels  1208 . The dolly  3900  is configured to be able to be used to transport a motorcycle onto the rack  100  ( FIG. 1 ). In some embodiments, the base  1202  includes two parallel structures (e.g., pieces of metal, plastic and/or wood) with a space in between. The top frame  1204  and brace  1206  are used in conjunction with the base  1202  to receive/support the motorcycle. The dolly  3900  also includes one or more top bars  3904 . The one or more top bars  3904  are able to be secured to the base  1202  using any quickly (and easily without a tool) removable securing mechanism  3902  such as T-bolts, and when the securing mechanism  3902  is removed, the one or more top bars  3904  are able to be removed. For example, the securing mechanism  3902  is configured to be able to be removed without a screwdriver, pliers or wrench, in some embodiments. In some embodiments, when the securing mechanism  3902  is removed, the wheels  1208  on that side of the dolly  3900  (e.g.,  2  of the  4  wheels) are removable as well. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism  3902  directly couples to the wheels  1208  such that removing the securing mechanism  3902  results in the wheels  1208  being removed. In some embodiments, the wheels  1208  are coupled to the base  1202  and/or the one or more top bars  3904  separately from the securing mechanism  3902 . With the top bar  3904  and the wheels  1208  removed, the dolly  3900  is able to be slid under a motorcycle (that is on a service lift or jack). Then, the wheels  1208  and the top bar  3904  are able to be reattached to the dolly  3900  with the securing mechanism  3902 . The service lift or jack is then able to be lowered, and the motorcycle will rest upon the dolly  3900 . The dolly  3900  enables the motorcycle (e.g., a motorcycle without one or two of its wheels) to be rolled off of the service lift or jack, allowing the service lift or jack to be used for another motorcycle. 
     In some embodiments, the dolly  3900  is designed to have a disabled motorcycle mounted on the dolly  3900  with a jack while the motorcycle is disabled on the ground or mounted on a service lift and is able to be safely removed by wheeling the dolly  3900  away from a service lift with or without the wheels of the motorcycles attached to the motorcycle. 
       FIG. 42  illustrates a flowchart of a method of utilizing the dolly according to some embodiments. In the step  4200 , the securing mechanism, a top bar and the wheels on that side of the dolly (e.g.,  2  of the  4  wheels) are removed. In the step  4202 , the dolly is positioned under a motorcycle (e.g., a motorcycle lifted by a lift/jack). With the top bar and the wheels removed, the dolly is able to be slid under a motorcycle or a motorcycle that is on a service lift or jack. In some embodiments, the lift or jack only lift the motorcycle a very small amount (e.g., approximately 1 inch off the ground such that a standard dolly would not be usable to receive the motorcycle, but the dolly described herein with the wheels and top bar easily removed is usable). In the step  4204 , the wheels and the top bar are reattached to the dolly with the securing mechanism. In the step  4206 , the service lift or jack is then lowered, and the motorcycle will rest upon the dolly. The dolly enables the motorcycle (e.g., a motorcycle without one or two of its wheels) to be rolled off of the service lift or jack, allowing the service lift or jack to be used for another motorcycle. In some embodiments, the order of the steps is modified. In some embodiments, fewer or additional steps are implemented. For example, if a service lift/jack is not used, then the motorcycle rests on the dolly without lowering the lift/jack. 
     In some embodiments, the dolly is used in conjunction with the rack as described herein. 
     Although a motorcycle frame has been described as being repaired using the rack, any device is able to be repaired such as a moped or a scooter. 
     To utilize the motorcycle frame rack, a motorcycle is positioned on the rack in a universal mounting system. The damage to the frame is determined using a measuring system. Then, chains coupled to towers are coupled to the frame which adjust the frame to the frame&#39;s original configuration or at least approximately the original configuration by pulling the frame at the appropriate points and angles. 
     In operation, the motorcycle frame rack reduces the time and cost of repairing a motorcycle frame by enabling a frame to be repaired without requiring the motorcycle to be taken apart. 
     Examples of suitable computing devices to be used with the motorcycle frame rack include a personal computer, a laptop computer, a computer workstation, a server, a mainframe computer, a handheld computer, a personal digital assistant, a cellular/mobile telephone, a smart appliance, a gaming console, a digital camera, a digital camcorder, a camera phone, an iPod®/iPhone/iPad or any other suitable computing device. 
     The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding of principles of construction and operation of the invention. Such reference herein to specific embodiments and details thereof is not intended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art that other various modifications may be made in the embodiment chosen for illustration without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.