Trolley Jack

[bornbiker]

Just a quickie guys. Is it ok to jack the front of the bike up using a trolley jack under the engine - with a piece of wood in between. New front tyre needs to be fitted. Thanks.

[AMCQ46]

Yup, thats what I do everytime, but take care to get the block of wood and jacking point nice and central as you dont want it getting wobbly once the wheel is out. this is not so easy as the front pipe gets in the way, but the correct piece of wood to fit the shapes will sort it out

[bornbiker]

Thanks for that. Puts my mind at rest.

[Stratman]

Yep, I use one in exactly the same way.

[Alfa156V6]

Please can you confirm if this is OK with the rear on a paddock stand.

[AMCQ46]

yes, rear wheel up on paddock stand [as far back on the swing arm as possible], trolley jack under sump [with block of wood to spread load and help avoid front pipe] as far forward and central. Bobs your mothers brother

[tony.mon]

Just to be safe, I tie the front forks to trees or something solid either side when doing this, to make sure it can't fall sideways off the jack when wrenching on sticky bolts or something...

[bornbiker]

Just got trolley jack for aniversary present from wife. She must love me. Romantic or what.