Jacking up the front end.

[northwind]

I like Haggis's solution. Especially the way the jack seems to be held together with chewing gum A stand under there does work, but because the sump's so far back it's a wee bit unstable, I wouldn't like to pull the forks that way myself. Weight over the rear can help that.

[muzikill]

I use and abba bike stand and the jack/block of wood under the sump solution, works fine for me but i like the welded jack solution in the pics!

[Taipan]

Originally Posted by haggis

As stable as a very stable thing. No need for the paddock stand, unless you're actually taking the rear wheel off too.

And you don't need someone else around to steady the bike, just slide it thru the casting while on the sidestand, start winding and hold the bike upright for the first few turns. Easy.

Cost: £nowt.

I've been thinking of something along those lines, now you've provided the exact template of what to do. Brilliant, well done. Oh and by the way, love yer bike!

Originally Posted by northwind

...held together with chewing gum ...

Hey, so some boring people like to use welding sticks. I use Wrigley sticks.

I made this thing:

[northwind]

I wish I could weld

I wish I lived in Belgium.

Originally Posted by Razor

I wish I lived in Belgium.

Why?

Chocolate!

Ow yes I almost forgot we have the best chocolate and beer in the world...

But back on topic...