best way to lift front wheel - SV650.org

26-05-09, 11:50 AM

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.

26-05-09, 11:52 AM

Use the sump.

ophic · 26-05-09, 11:53 AM

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.

Stu · 26-05-09, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ophic

a block of wood.

+1

26-05-09, 12:22 PM

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.

26-05-09, 03:27 PM

ABBA sell the tools to lift the front up

Mr Speirs · 26-05-09, 03:36 PM

Here's the best way:

IMG_0637.jpg

26-05-09, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigor

Use the sump.

+1

Stu · 26-05-09, 04:56 PM

Poor, Very Poor

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

26-05-09, 05:02 PM

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!

26-05-09, 11:50 AM	#1
arcdef Guest Posts: n/a	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.

26-05-09, 11:52 AM	#2
rigor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: best way to lift front wheel Use the sump.

26-05-09, 11:53 AM	#3
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	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. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

26-05-09, 12:22 PM	#5
breakz187 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

26-05-09, 03:27 PM	#6
forklift Guest Posts: n/a	Re: best way to lift front wheel ABBA sell the tools to lift the front up

26-05-09, 03:36 PM	#7
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: best way to lift front wheel Here's the best way: IMG_0637.jpg __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

26-05-09, 04:56 PM	#9
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: best way to lift front wheel Poor, Very Poor Five hours this thread has been posted and no one has said dump the clutch at high revs

26-05-09, 05:02 PM	#10
arcdef Guest Posts: n/a	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!

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