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07-02-10, 09:38 PM

this is how i did my front forks

fastdruid · 07-02-10, 09:41 PM

Here is me replacing head bearings, two axle stands under pegs, one pile of wood.

Druid

punyXpress · 07-02-10, 09:49 PM

Don't some pegs fold up?

07-02-10, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I never mentioned rafters?

yeah but others did, i think that way would be best, but cant do it.

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Originally Posted by tanis34

this is how i did my front forks

oh now that is good! I might have to go that!!

08-02-10, 12:08 AM

The engine has a hole at the front of the sump, directly below the oil level glass in this picture

Stick a steel bar through this hole and use an axle stand (or a pile of bricks, or a pile of books, etc) a each end of the bar, one each side.

fastdruid · 08-02-10, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by punyXpress

Don't some pegs fold up?

Yes, then you put the stands under the brackets rather than the pegs! Have to be a bit more careful.

Druid

08-02-10, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fastdruid

Yes, then you put the stands under the brackets rather than the pegs! Have to be a bit more careful.

Druid

Pegs on my bike are too far back (pointy SV), if you put the footpeg brakets on stands the back wheel would be off the floor not the front. I guess the pile of wood is holding it up. Good way to get both wheels off the ground though.

Bibio · 08-02-10, 01:09 AM

i use a 10mm stainless steel rod inserted here:

then put up on a pair of axil stands. not a one man job though.

08-02-10, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

not a one man job though.

It can be done on your own. Put the bike on the sidestand and jack up the right hand side far enough to get the axle stand under the bar on the right. Let the jack down and the bike will be supported by the axle stand on the right, the rear wheel and the sidestand on the left with the bike leaning heavily to the left and the front wheel in the air. Now jack the left side of the bike up until it is upright and level again and place the other axle stand under the other end of the bar on the left. Take the jack away.

Can you tell my wife would have a strop if I interupted her from whatever she was doing, to come out to the garage and help me?

fastdruid · 08-02-10, 01:18 AM

Doesn't even need a jack, just put the right side on the axle stand then push and lift the bike while sliding the stand under with your foot.

Druid

07-02-10, 09:38 PM	#11
tanis34 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to remove the front wheel without the bike falling over thread this is how i did my front forks

07-02-10, 09:41 PM	#12
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: How to remove the front wheel without the bike falling over thread Here is me replacing head bearings, two axle stands under pegs, one pile of wood. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

07-02-10, 09:49 PM	#13
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: How to remove the front wheel without the bike falling over thread Don't some pegs fold up? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

08-02-10, 12:08 AM	#15
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to remove the front wheel without the bike falling over thread The engine has a hole at the front of the sump, directly below the oil level glass in this picture Stick a steel bar through this hole and use an axle stand (or a pile of bricks, or a pile of books, etc) a each end of the bar, one each side. Last edited by -Ralph-; 08-02-10 at 12:10 AM.

08-02-10, 01:09 AM	#18
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: How to remove the front wheel without the bike falling over thread i use a 10mm stainless steel rod inserted here: then put up on a pair of axil stands. not a one man job though.

08-02-10, 01:18 AM	#20
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: How to remove the front wheel without the bike falling over thread Doesn't even need a jack, just put the right side on the axle stand then push and lift the bike while sliding the stand under with your foot. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

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