Hi all.
I need to remove the forks but do not have a front paddock stand to facilitate this. I am happy to buy one, if anyone can recommend one, either in France or Uk, but is there an alternative way of jacking the front up? I assume jacking under the motor is a DEFINITE No No, lol. I have a standard trolley jack but can see no way to set it underneath. I also have a rear paddock stand.
Any help/advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks. I couldn't find a front paddock stand which looked as though it would fit either. I KNEW the proper way would involve removing the ****** exhaust, lol.
Cheers
I have replaced the rear shock with a YSS one, much improved. I've had good experience with the UK company (Firefox Racing) who've done work on previous bikes. As Engineerk9 has already said the forks benefit from fettling and Firefox have offered to look at them and sort as appropriate. We have had several conversations and I trust them. There's no way I can ride from the west of France to Yorkshire in the time available, so I'm thinking of posting them. It worked with the shock.
I don't have a lot of experience with suspension mods so any advice comments would be appreciated. This is my first custom bike and having had mostly large trailies, the suspension has come as a bit of a disappointment (and shock-sorry!)
And in case anyone is asking the question (quite legitimately), "Why on earth a custom after trailies?", a hip and knee replacement and a desire not to give up biking :grin2:
The Big Red service jack is the ideal solution to your motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV, and UTV lifting needs. It features a lifting range of 5-1/8" to 16-1/8" with a 3/4 ton (1,500 lb) load capacity. This
these with a couple of straps will save you $5000 worth of headaches. Don't even think of lifting a 1500 without the Idaho jack adapter. ( don't ask how I know).
have fun
Oh I forgot. The easiest way to get the bike high enough is to bevel 2 stacked 2x12's. you will need two for each wheel. they need to be attached to the floor. ride the bike up onto them unless you are the Hulk and can push it up. put 2 ( stacked) 2x4 under the kickstand. Then mount the adapter to the bottom of the bike. then slide the jack under. This is the simplest and safest way I have found .
Just checked and found that I only used the stacked 2x12 under the front and a single 2x12 on the rear but attached both to floor. I work in an enclosed trailer. you can just screw them to a sheet of plywood and that will work fine.
I just bought a 2t engine crane really cheap to lift a milling machine into my garage. It will work really good to lift the front end of my bike with a sling wrapped around the headset with the rear end on a pit stand, so I can finally check the steering bearings. Much easier than jacking from underneath.
I just bought a 2t engine crane really cheap to lift a milling machine into my garage. It will work really good to lift the front end of my bike with a sling wrapped around the headset with the rear end on a pit stand, so I can finally check the steering bearings. Much easier than jacking from underneath. View attachment 243736
Have you lifted up the bike yet? Careful, had a buddy flip his😵. They tend to allow movement making it harder to wrench. Yes it takes a bit to jack up the bike but it gives a pretty stable platform.
Stay safe Capt. Oh how is the covid effects your way?
Due to a heart attack in January I retired 4 month early. Lucky me the ex doesn't complain ( well not to me anyway) . When the heat and endurance allows I am doing bike projects. Trying to finish up the Ducati. Then wanna flush the fluids on the Nomad and the KVS. Stay safe.
You're a lucky man Bear. The KVS should keep you riding/smiling while you work on the Duke. That Nomads a beast too.
I've been dreaming about getting an old 1978 Z1R for a project but they are much sought after and it shows in price. Might have to settle with something cheaper from the 90's.
See I'm looking for a Road King (2009) and a 70's R60/# or R75/# . Like the shirt my son gave me says " You can never have too many motorcycles". Of course if I can find a 1972 Husqvarna 450WR I would probably get in trouble. The dilemma of being retired with enough saved ( if I don't eat) to buy a couple of more scooters. ,🤪
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