Curvy jacking point.
Hi all, I am hoping to get some info on a potential ' safe jacking point' on my curvy pending a fork removal for seal change.
Upon looking at the lower engine cases I've noticed there is a casting 'tube that goes right through the lower cases, it's about 6 inches long and has approximately a 12mm diameter.
The plan was to put a 12mm solid stainless bar right through the case tube and support the bike with an axle stand on each side about 18 inches apart so spreading the weight evenly together with a paddock stand on the rear.
I also plan to leave the jack in situ as extra support to the axle stands as removing and rebuilding the forks may take a few days due to weather/ work commitments and so on.
Do you think this method is enough to do the job safely? Is the casting tube good enough to be used as an additional support to the jack.
All advice/input most welcome. Thanks.
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