best way to lift front wheel
 

as per title really, need to get the front off but have no front paddock stand, only an abba stand, where could i use a jack to lift it? The down pipe strong enough? Cheers, ash.

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

Use the sump.

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

I'm pretty sure the down pipe is strong enough but i'd use the sump too - i've done this with a rear paddock stand, a car jack and a block of wood.

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

+1

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

I jack from the sump with a piece of wood and rest a bag of sand on the pillion seat, whilst the bike sits on a rear paddock stand. Its not 100% safe but allowed me to change the wheel bearings etc.

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

ABBA sell the tools to lift the front up

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

Here's the best way:

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+1

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Poor, Very Poor [-X


Five hours this thread has been posted and no one has said dump the clutch at high revs :lol:

Re: best way to lift front wheel
 

Well i need a new trolley jack!

Got the front off the ground using a trolley jack and block of wood and took the wheel off.

Good, i thought, then i realised my jack was slowly lowering the bike all alone!

such hassle!

Cheers for the tips by the way guys!