View Full Version : Placing an RT on a Motorcycle Jack
BradfordBenn
08-05-2006, 10:32 PM
I have a Larin Motorcycle Jack (http://www.larincorp.com/product_detail.cfm?ProductID=93) and am about to take the wheels off to get new tires put on. So since I am going to have two tires off, I do not think that the the RT will balance on the center stand. The VFR worked great on the jack during its turn to get resneakered. However looking under the RT I do not really see a good place to put a jack.
So what is the best solution for removing both wheels at the same time and not having the RT damaged?
Hang it from the rafters. :wave
BradfordBenn
08-05-2006, 11:33 PM
Hang it from the rafters. :wave
12 Foot ceiling so I was hoping to avoid that. :D
Sully
08-05-2006, 11:57 PM
I've thought about how to suspend my RT should I pull both wheels. My favorite idea (not yet tried) is to pull the bottom cover off the front of the bodywork (4 screws), and put a jack stand under the front of the engine; then put another jack stand close to the pivot point for the swingarm.
That should do it, IMHO.... WHOOPS, I FORGOT: LEAVE THE BIKE ON THE CENTERSTAND DURING THIS WHOLE PROCEDURE!
Sorry, didn't mean to yell... but, any procedure of this type DEMANDS the utmost vigilance towards safety.
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08-06-2006, 02:43 AM
I remove the rear wheel. I place blocks under the rear drive and weights on the seat. The front wheel then comes right off.
robert
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