Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? - SV650.org

08-03-11, 05:01 PM

I would like to know if i could use a few ratchet straps to lift and hold the weight of my bike via the frame so that i can change the rear shock?

I intend to use the beams in my garage as the point to 'anchor' from.

I would love an abba stand or even to let a garage do it but im strapped for cash no pun intended.

08-03-11, 05:05 PM

Pity you aren't closer to London, I would have leant you my Abba stand.

Geodude · 08-03-11, 05:11 PM

Just did mine with straps from garage roof etc, put mine on rear paddock stand first for stability then took off rear seat and put straps through rear of subframe and i managed ok.

08-03-11, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Geodude

Just did mine with straps from garage roof etc, put mine on rear paddock stand first for stability then took off rear seat and put straps through rear of subframe and i managed ok.

Did you use ratchet straps so you could get the lift or did you just use force and then tie off normal straps? I'm thinking i may have to go out and buy a rear paddock stand so i have the stability so i can give it some with the fear of it falling over.

Geodude · 08-03-11, 05:20 PM

Tied the straps off once they had taken the weight so i could get the shock out. Got a bit of help when putting new shock back in as there was a bit of jiggling to get the holes to line up to take the bolts.

Luckypants · 08-03-11, 05:26 PM

I used breeze blocks under the rider foot-pegs on my curvy. Lifted on via paddock stand, but you could use ratchet straps as a hoist. Axle stands would be better. Did the job no problem.

FWIW I used ratchet straps to lift the front end up to do the forks, lifted it with no issues.

08-03-11, 05:28 PM

when you say rachet straps are you talking hgv straps or those sh1tty 5 quid ones which are about 1 inch wide

08-03-11, 05:29 PM

also a tow rope works great btw

Bluepete · 08-03-11, 06:52 PM

I did my shock change using ratchet straps. You have to be carefull to lift the bike a little at a time, and space the straps as wide as you can over the beam to stop it wobbling.

Pete

mister c · 08-03-11, 06:58 PM

I used a couple of axle stands on the rear pegs

08-03-11, 05:01 PM	#1
Elltg Guest Posts: n/a	Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? I would like to know if i could use a few ratchet straps to lift and hold the weight of my bike via the frame so that i can change the rear shock? I intend to use the beams in my garage as the point to 'anchor' from. I would love an abba stand or even to let a garage do it but im strapped for cash no pun intended.

08-03-11, 05:05 PM	#2
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? Pity you aren't closer to London, I would have leant you my Abba stand.

08-03-11, 05:11 PM	#3
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? Just did mine with straps from garage roof etc, put mine on rear paddock stand first for stability then took off rear seat and put straps through rear of subframe and i managed ok. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

08-03-11, 05:20 PM	#5
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? Tied the straps off once they had taken the weight so i could get the shock out. Got a bit of help when putting new shock back in as there was a bit of jiggling to get the holes to line up to take the bolts. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

08-03-11, 05:26 PM	#6
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? I used breeze blocks under the rider foot-pegs on my curvy. Lifted on via paddock stand, but you could use ratchet straps as a hoist. Axle stands would be better. Did the job no problem. FWIW I used ratchet straps to lift the front end up to do the forks, lifted it with no issues. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3 Last edited by Luckypants; 08-03-11 at 05:30 PM.

08-03-11, 05:28 PM	#7
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? when you say rachet straps are you talking hgv straps or those sh1tty 5 quid ones which are about 1 inch wide

08-03-11, 05:29 PM	#8
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? also a tow rope works great btw

08-03-11, 06:52 PM	#9
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? I did my shock change using ratchet straps. You have to be carefull to lift the bike a little at a time, and space the straps as wide as you can over the beam to stop it wobbling. Pete

08-03-11, 06:58 PM	#10
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	Re: Suspending Bike for Shock change with Ratchet straps? I used a couple of axle stands on the rear pegs __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

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