Propping up the vfr

[challymo]

I have the vfr up on the abba stand, and i can't seem to keep the front up in the air without putting weight on the back. Is there a way i can keep the front end up without a front paddock? or headstock support?

[CMSMJ1]

a jack under the pipes mate.. sorted

[challymo]

what like a car jack. i was just worried that would damage the pipes.

[TonyB]

Just put a flat bit of wood on the jack head to spread the weight over the pipes. Done this many times with no damage.

[Dynamohum]

and that way you'll soon find how good your mid-joints are lol

[TonyB]

and that way you'll soon find how good your mid-joints are lol

In that case, use a piece of wood that fits between the pipes and take the weight on the sump.

[NC]

Dont worry mate seems a bit crude but been using trolley jack for this for years ,got mine on the abba at the mo will be getting the trolley jack out myself to do the forks very soon

Pete

[mattUKNC]

You can get the wood to sit on the right side sump points, so you don't have to touch the exhaust. I cut slits into the wood so dropped straight on, no worries. :D

[matt_vfr]

When i did my forks i just got someone to hold the back of the bike down and put a plank of wood under the headstock, in the little crevice behind the bottom yoke. Slot the plank in there and let the other end sit on the floor! Just make sure to cut it to length! The centre of gravity is only just in front of the swingarm pivot so it doesnt take a lot of force to prop the front up... i wouldnt worry about damaging anything too much, however you want to prop it!

Matt