Speedo malfunction

I've heard I can take my front wheel off by putting a big weight over the back like a few kilos in my top box, is that true or will I need front stand.

Originally Posted by plowsie

Husk - odometer is still working...Mine is mashed and that doesn't work, obviously...

Correction on this, the odometer is not working as an odometer, but it's working as in displaying figures, just not ticking up the miles as I ride.


-Plowsie-you should know better mate

get a stand or rig up some ropes to rafters to take the weight-its not worth risking damaging your bike mate

Originally Posted by mikebrooman

I've heard I can take my front wheel off by putting a big weight over the back like a few kilos in my top box, is that true or will I need front stand.

2 people - Axle Stands under the pegs, then weigh her down at the back is what I do, or if got nothing, hydraulic car jack under the front, but have to be careful or she topples over. So whatever you choose to do, be careful!

Originally Posted by husky03

Correction on this, the odometer is not working as an odometer, but it's working as in displaying figures, just not ticking up the miles as I ride.


-Plowsie-you should know better mate

I can't work in these un-informative conditions It's not my fault sir honest! He said it was working, didn't say that the odometer wasn't ticking over miles

[flymo]

Originally Posted by mikebrooman

I've heard I can take my front wheel off by putting a big weight over the back like a few kilos in my top box, is that true or will I need front stand.

A front stand is by far the best way to do this but make sure obviously that its one that holds the bike from under the headstock, not the bottom of the forks which would be pointless

If you dont have a front stand, you can use a trolley jack and a peice of wood to jack the bike up from under the front of the engine, but you'll need to make sure you use a rear paddock stand in addition. An additional weight such as a bag of sand (laying on a towel) at the rear of the seat will ensure that your bike doesnt tip forward.

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by plowsie

Pete, have you still got your old one?

No Plowsie, Pete sold it.

Originally Posted by Lissa

No Plowsie, Pete sold it.

To me lol