Hi all going to change my fork seals over the weekend but i have not got a front stand I have seen pic on here of a bike using an car engine jack (which i haven't got ) I have got an rsj in my garage which i could suport it with but think it my swing about abit to much in there any outher inventive way u can think of

Do you have a Rear/Paddock Stand? If not, you'll find it very hard to manage. I'd advise putting the bike on a Rear Stand before using the following methods.

1) Use some ratchet straps to lift the front end, by hanging them over a support beam in the garage. (Requires Straps & Garage, with beams!)

2) Use the same ratchet straps, support the bike via a large A-Frame style ladder, over the front end of the bike. (Needs a very big ladder!)

3) Remove fairing, lift front end, slide some large wood, at least 2x the width of the bike under the exhaust with some thick rubber between the wood & exhaust. Lower bike, and rest on exhaust. (Needs huge balls, I wouldn't do this unless really needed).

I did this recently. I went for option 3 (big balls :D ) with the rear end on a paddock stand. I wedged it upright with an old matress one side and some other stuff covered in thick blankets the other side. It sat fine like that for over 3 weeks.

ive used number 3 method also, but no rubber or mattress' on wood blocks but not for too longer period, the bike will very unstable for this job tho, i had to watch myself when just polishing inside face of forks. suspension i would recommend.

I will try an post a pic tomorow - i am doing the same. i jacked the bike up with the rear wheel ina paddock stand, and have piled some rocks under the exhaust.
I hope it doesnt crush the exhaust!
Ill let you know if it has tomorow !

Iccle wrote:3) Remove fairing, lift front end, slide some large wood, at least 2x the width of the bike under the exhaust with some thick rubber between the wood & exhaust. Lower bike, and rest on exhaust. (Needs huge balls, I wouldn't do this unless really needed).

If doing this tie small rope from base of screen stay to something solid either side (post, heavy bench ect) to keep it balanced.


regards
jon

and have piled some rocks under the exhaust.

alrightyyyyy then, rocks, thats a new one. weight of bike shouldnt crush exhaust tho,