Forks

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Sat May 20, 2006 10:01 pm

jpickup wrote: I've got a rear paddock stand but obviously would need to support the front. Wooden blocks under the engine? Something more substantial?

Rope from the roof of the garage? (it is a rented garage away from where I live so no major mods to the garage allowed!)

Jack under the engine will be fine (NB use a bit of wood to avoid damage to the sump)

AS LONG AS YOU DON'T REMOVE THE REAR WHEEL
The weight of it keeps it nice and steady (found that out the hard way!)

Top tip, loosen the pinch bolts before you take ALL the weight off the front

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:01 pm

Only got one poxy number !!!

1 winner ! Someone on here ?

logan7 · Post by **logan7** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:02 pm

no win sorry all

use jack under sump with block just like Ben said

xxxrated · Post by **xxxrated** » Sun May 21, 2006 12:21 am

i hung mine from the rafters but ive also held it on the sidestand in the past whils someone chucks a couple of blocks under the sump which you can rest it back onto

Rincewind · Post by **Rincewind** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:16 am

VTR1000KAZ wrote:well.... did you win????????? coz we didn't
*Kaz gets all excited at the prospect of having some upgraded forks*

no

meintjiesj · Post by **meintjiesj** » Mon May 22, 2006 5:51 pm

I had my front forks done a couple weeks ago by Rodger and I'm still grinning. It is just starting to sink in how much more confidence I'm getting coming out of corners with a front that is stable. I rode down from Edinburgh because there is so much more than just changing the internals. Thye also setup the rear standard shock for me and that has also made a big impact. Haven't been out of the seat since then. Best money spend on the bike.
Johan