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Front Wheel Removal Without Center Stand
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10 Aug 2006 14:36 #68566
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'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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Jeez, I miss not having a center stand.
I need to pull the front wheel to get new rubber, but I can't get the front wheel off the ground.
I can't put a milk crate under the engine because my pipes are in the way (see pic).
Do I have to remove my pipes to get the wheel off? Any tricks or tips from you side-stand-only riders?
Post edited by: ltdrider, at: 2006/08/10 17:37
I need to pull the front wheel to get new rubber, but I can't get the front wheel off the ground.
I can't put a milk crate under the engine because my pipes are in the way (see pic).
Do I have to remove my pipes to get the wheel off? Any tricks or tips from you side-stand-only riders?
Post edited by: ltdrider, at: 2006/08/10 17:37
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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10 Aug 2006 14:41 #68567
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1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored
2000 Vulcan FI Classic
1998 Ducati ST2, Gone
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I REALLY think you should buy you a set of Vance & Hines 4 into 1. THEN you could put a center stand on Blaze. And SELL me your rare, beautiful and hard-to-find Jardine 4 into 2's. I have my wallet ready!!! 
(Sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear Tim)
(Sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear Tim) 1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored
2000 Vulcan FI Classic
1998 Ducati ST2, Gone
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10 Aug 2006 14:47 #68568
by skippr76KZ
1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored
2000 Vulcan FI Classic
1998 Ducati ST2, Gone
Replied by skippr76KZ on topic Front Wheel Removal Without Center Stand
The wonderfulness of having a centerstand on your 900LTD - Priceless! :laugh:
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Post edited by: skippr76KZ, at: 2006/08/10 17:47
1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored
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10 Aug 2006 14:59 #68575
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Replied by Mcdroid on topic Front Wheel Removal Without Center Stand
ltdrider:
No tricks I'm aware of...you must pull your pipes to get a lift under your motor (in the absense of a centerstand).
No tricks I'm aware of...you must pull your pipes to get a lift under your motor (in the absense of a centerstand).
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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- e vica na i sau na ga
10 Aug 2006 15:20 #68580
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Replied by Duck on topic Front Wheel Removal Without Center Stand
Stick a piece of wood between the pipes and use your floor jack.
If you find this too precarious for your liking, you can make a cradle that fits between the pipes and cradles the left and right sides of the engine case.
Post edited by: Duck, at: 2006/08/10 18:23
If you find this too precarious for your liking, you can make a cradle that fits between the pipes and cradles the left and right sides of the engine case.
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10 Aug 2006 15:38 #68586
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Replied by wireman on topic Front Wheel Removal Without Center Stand
2 milk crates side by side with one directly behind centered on front two with throw rugs on top is best assembly stand i know of but not sure if stock exhuast could hold up to the weight.
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10 Aug 2006 15:39 #68587
by skippr76KZ
1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored
2000 Vulcan FI Classic
1998 Ducati ST2, Gone
Replied by skippr76KZ on topic Front Wheel Removal Without Center Stand
Alright - call me stupid - (many have ) BUT...is it just maybe possible that these little threaded holes in our forks as pictured below, could have a suitable bolt threaded into them to use as lifts (if they'll sustain the weight) - then use that in conjunction with the many front and rear "sportsbike lifts" as pictured in this link? Just a thought.....
www.redlinestands.com/products.htm
Post edited by: skippr76KZ, at: 2006/08/10 18:40
) BUT...is it just maybe possible that these little threaded holes in our forks as pictured below, could have a suitable bolt threaded into them to use as lifts (if they'll sustain the weight) - then use that in conjunction with the many front and rear "sportsbike lifts" as pictured in this link? Just a thought.....www.redlinestands.com/products.htm
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