Lifting the front off the ground? - Curvy. - SV650.org

03-07-12, 01:26 PM

Hello again guys and gals,

Whats the best way to get the front of my Curvy off the ground. Need to do some paintwork on the fork lowers and the wheel so want to pull the wheel off. Any suggestions on a product to support my icke Curvy while I do this that's not gonna kill my bank balance.....

Cheers

03-07-12, 01:38 PM

I used ratchet straps over a roof timber in the garage when I had forks off recently.

Also had a trolley jack under the engine as back up/stability but be careful where you locate this if you use one.

TSM · 03-07-12, 01:45 PM

NWS stand + bottle jack or front headstock stands (cheep on ebay) are the best.
Or you could put bike on sidestand then put a bottle jack with plank of wood on top under the engine and secure it from the other side (this is not very safe but dooable if you are carefull).

03-07-12, 01:50 PM

Abba stand and a trolley jack under front.

03-07-12, 01:53 PM

Engine on, bike into first, clutch out and twist the throttle hard

Mark_h · 03-07-12, 02:08 PM

Has anyone got any experience of the lifts that fit into the bottom of the triple clamp? Currently I use trolley jack or axle stands but would rather use something that's less likely to go through the bottom of the engine casing.

Lifts that fit to the bottom of the forks are cheaper but then you can't get your forks out. Anyone ever lifted a naked SV1000 using one of the headstock lifters? Did anything get in the way?

Bargain <here> if you're quick and can get to Burnley to collect!

TSM · 03-07-12, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_h

Has anyone got any experience of the lifts that fit into the bottom of the triple clamp? Currently I use trolley jack or axle stands but would rather use something that's less likely to go through the bottom of the engine casing.

Lifts that fit to the bottom of the forks are cheaper but then you can't get your forks out. Anyone ever lifted a naked SV1000 using one of the headstock lifters? Did anything get in the way?

Yes i have one (from ebay) works fine but you have to either put the rear on a stand too or make sure you do not knock the front stand sideways or the bike starts to tilt and fall but its never happened to me.

03-07-12, 03:44 PM

I use a rear paddock and a trolley jack under the engine, always have. Very unlikely that it will ever go through the bottom on the engine.

garynortheast · 03-07-12, 08:53 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIKINGEAR-...-/230661038082

andrewsmith · 03-07-12, 09:20 PM

I use a rear paddock (motrax/ oxford item) and a front paddock from these http://www.ricambiweiss.de/product_i...ko2b4pjhckk9q1

The exchange is in your favour so is about £40 for a headstock stand

or this set for 70 euros http://www.ricambiweiss.de/product_i...ko2b4pjhckk9q1

03-07-12, 01:26 PM	#1
taliesin1981 Guest Posts: n/a	Lifting the front off the ground? - Curvy. Hello again guys and gals, Whats the best way to get the front of my Curvy off the ground. Need to do some paintwork on the fork lowers and the wheel so want to pull the wheel off. Any suggestions on a product to support my icke Curvy while I do this that's not gonna kill my bank balance..... Cheers

03-07-12, 01:45 PM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Lifting the front off the ground - Curvy NWS stand + bottle jack or front headstock stands (cheep on ebay) are the best. Or you could put bike on sidestand then put a bottle jack with plank of wood on top under the engine and secure it from the other side (this is not very safe but dooable if you are carefull). __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

03-07-12, 01:50 PM	#4
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lifting the front off the ground - Curvy Abba stand and a trolley jack under front.

03-07-12, 01:53 PM	#5
Bordtea Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lifting the front off the ground - Curvy Engine on, bike into first, clutch out and twist the throttle hard

03-07-12, 02:08 PM	#6
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Lifting the front off the ground - Curvy Has anyone got any experience of the lifts that fit into the bottom of the triple clamp? Currently I use trolley jack or axle stands but would rather use something that's less likely to go through the bottom of the engine casing. Lifts that fit to the bottom of the forks are cheaper but then you can't get your forks out. Anyone ever lifted a naked SV1000 using one of the headstock lifters? Did anything get in the way? Bargain <here> if you're quick and can get to Burnley to collect! __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.* Last edited by Mark_h; 03-07-12 at 02:16 PM.

03-07-12, 01:38 PM	#2
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	I used ratchet straps over a roof timber in the garage when I had forks off recently. Also had a trolley jack under the engine as back up/stability but be careful where you locate this if you use one.

03-07-12, 03:44 PM	#8
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lifting the front off the ground - Curvy I use a rear paddock and a trolley jack under the engine, always have. Very unlikely that it will ever go through the bottom on the engine.

03-07-12, 08:53 PM	#9
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,690	Re: Lifting the front off the ground? - Curvy. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIKINGEAR-...-/230661038082

03-07-12, 09:20 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Lifting the front off the ground? - Curvy. I use a rear paddock (motrax/ oxford item) and a front paddock from these http://www.ricambiweiss.de/product_i...ko2b4pjhckk9q1 The exchange is in your favour so is about £40 for a headstock stand or this set for 70 euros http://www.ricambiweiss.de/product_i...ko2b4pjhckk9q1 __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi Last edited by andrewsmith; 03-07-12 at 09:21 PM. Reason: good deal buy now!

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