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A wheel ramp is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand

A wheel ramp is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.

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1. A wheel support for use with a motorcycle stand, the motorcycle stand having a substantially U-shaped frame with opposed legs defining a lateral space between the opposed legs, the opposed legs configured to position on either side of a wheel of the motorcycle, the wheel disposed within the later

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A wheel support for use with a motorcycle stand, the motorcycle stand having a substantially U-shaped frame with opposed legs defining a lateral space between the opposed legs, the opposed legs configured to position on either side of a wheel of the motorcycle, the wheel disposed within the lateral space, and a transverse portion extending between the opposed legs, the wheel support comprising: a pair of side plates each having a first side end and a second side end distal to the first side end, at least one of the side plates having a curved end about the first side end, the curved end configured to secure onto the transverse portion of the frame of the motorcycle stand, the curved end comprising a concave curve opening downwardly such that the curved end is clippable over the transverse portion, the wheel support configured such that when the curved end is clipped over the transverse portion of the motorcycle stand, the wheel support is disposed within the lateral space and positioned under the wheel;a top plate secured between the pair of side plates;an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end, from a lowered position to a raised position, whereby the top plate when positioned under the wheel of the motorcycle in use of the wheel support is movable from the lowered position to the raised position, such that in the raised position the top plate engages with and supports the wheel of the motorcycle, and wherein at least one of the side plates includes a slot configured to receive a slideable knob, the slideable knob extending from the adjustable height mechanism such that when the slideable knob moves along the slot, the adjustable height mechanism moves the height of the top plate; and wherein the height adjustment mechanism includes: a first link arm having a pair of first link ends distal to each other, one of the first link ends having an opening to receive a pin positioned through the slot and secured to the knob;a second link arm having a pair of second link ends distal to each other, one of the second link ends is pivotally secured along a first pivot pin to the first link end distal to the pin, a first pivot bushing positioned on the first pivot pin; anda second pivot pin secured through the second side ends of the side plates and the second link end distal to the first pivot pin, and wherein movement of the knob along the slot causes the first pivot bushing to move downwardly against a surface and upwardly away from the surface to force the second ends of the side plates to raise off the surface and lower towards the surface. 2. The wheel support of claim 1 further comprising a pair of second pivot bushings positioned on the second pivot pin separately between the side plates and the second link end distal to the first pivot pin, and wherein the pair of second pivot bushings roll when in contact with the surface. 3. A wheel ramp for use with a motorcycle stand, the motorcycle stand having a frame with opposed legs configured to position on either side of a wheel of the motorcycle and a transverse portion extending between the opposed legs, the wheel ramp comprising: a pair of side plates each having a first side end and a second side end distal to the first side end, at least one of the side plates having a curved end about the first side end, the curved end configured to secure onto the transverse portion of the frame of the motorcycle stand, the curved end comprising a concave curve opening downwardly such that the curved end is clippable over the transverse portion;a top plate secured between the pair of side plates;an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end, whereby the top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle and wherein the adjustable height mechanism includes: (a) a first link arm having a pair of first link ends distal to each other, one of the first link ends having an opening to receive a pin positioned through a slot on one of the side plates and secured to a knob, (b) a second link arm having a pair of second link ends distal to each other, one of the second link ends is pivotally secured along a first pivot pin to the first link end distal to the pin, a first pivot bushing positioned on the first pivot pin, and (c) a second pivot pin secured through the second side ends of the side plates and the second link end distal to the first pivot pin, whereby movement of the knob along the slot causes the first pivot bushing to move downwardly against a surface and upwardly away from the surface to force the second ends of the side plates to raise off the surface and lower towards the surface. 4. The wheel ramp of claim 3, wherein the concave curve further includes one or more cushioned bumpers. 5. The wheel ramp of claim 3, wherein each side plate tapers from the curved end downwardly towards the second side end. 6. The wheel ramp of claim 3 further comprising a pair of second pivot bushings positioned on the second pivot pin separately between the side plates and the second link end distal to the first pivot pin, and wherein the pair of second pivot bushings roll when in contact with the surface. 7. A wheel ramp for use with a motorcycle stand, the motorcycle stand having a frame with opposed legs configured to position on either side of a wheel of the motorcycle, and a transverse portion extending between the opposed legs, the wheel ramp comprising: a top section pivotally secured to a base section and having an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the top section relative to the base section, and wherein,the top section defined to include: a pair of top side plates defined to have a forward end and a rearward end, each of the pair of top side plates further having a slot,a top plate secured between the pair of top side plates, the top plate having a leading edge and a trailing edge,a first rod positioned about the forward end between the pair of top side plates,a cross brace positioned towards the leading edge of the top plate between the pair of top side plates, wherein the cross brace includes a bore there through, anda second rod configured to slide in the slots defined by the pair of top side plates; the base section defined to include: a pair of base side plates defining a forward section and a rearward section, the base side plates being connected to each other about the rearward section by a base rearward rod, and wherein at least one of the base side plates has a curved end about the forward section to hook onto the motorcycle stand, the curved end comprising a concave curve opening downwardly such that the curved end is hookable over the transverse portion; the base side plates having forward apertures to align with and secure about the first rod, a pair of pivot arms extending from a middle rod rotatably secured between the pair of base side plates, each of the pivot arms includes an end distal to the middle rod and further includes an aperture configured to secure onto the second rod positioned in the slots; and the adjustable height mechanism defined to include:a threaded bolt being secured on one end to the second rod positioned in the slots and further being threaded through the bore of the cross brace, a knob is positioned on the threaded bolt and distal to the second rod such that when the knob is turned the second rod is pushed away from or pulled towards the knob causing the top section to raise or lower relative the base section. 8. The wheel ramp of claim 7, wherein the at least one curved end includes a cushioned bumper. 9. The wheel ramp of claim 7, wherein both base side plates have a curved end. 10. The wheel ramp of claim 7, wherein the trailing edge of the top plate is configured to rest over the rearward rod when the wheel ramp is in a closed configuration. 11. A wheel ramp for use with a motorcycle stand, the motorcycle stand having a frame with opposed legs configured to position on either side of a wheel of the motorcycle, and a transverse portion extending between the opposed legs, the wheel ramp comprising: a top section having a top plate secured between a pair of top side plates, the top plate having a leading edge and a trailing edge, and further defining a forward end and a rearward end, a first rod positioned about the forward end between the pair of top side plates, a cross brace positioned towards the leading edge of the top plate and between the pair of top side plates, wherein the cross brace includes a bore there through, and a second rod slidably positioned within slots defined by each of the top side plates;a base section having a pair of base side plates defining a forward section and a rearward section, the pair of base side plates being connected together by a base rearward rod positioned about the rearward section and further connected by a middle rod rotatably secured between the pair of base side plate, the pair of base side plates further having forward apertures to align with and secure about the first rod, at least one of the base side plates has a curved end about the forward section to hook onto the motorcycle stand, the curved end comprising a concave curve opening downwardly such that the curved end is hookable over the transverse portion, and a pair of pivot arms extending from the middle rod, each of the pivot arms includes an end distal to the middle rod and further includes an aperture configured to secure onto the second rod positioned in the slots; andan adjustable height mechanism having a threaded bolt being secured on one end to the second rod positioned in the slots and further being threaded through the bore of the cross brace, a knob is positioned on the threaded bolt and distal to the second rod such that when the knob is turned the second rod is pushed away from or pulled towards the knob causing the top section to raise or lower relative the base section. 12. The wheel ramp of claim 11, wherein both base side plates have a curved end. 13. The wheel ramp of claim 12, wherein the curved ends include a cushioned bumper. 14. The wheel ramp of claim 11, wherein the trailing edge of the top plate is configured to rest over the rearward rod when the wheel ramp is in a closed configuration.