Front Wheel Removal

[scouse645]

Hi, this has probably been discussed before but i can't find it at the moment, what is the best way to remove the front wheel without a stand? i do have a trolley jack if that's useful.

[lloydie]

Lay it on its side .

Or use a rear stand and a jack under the sump

[scouse645]

Thanks lloydie, are you always on holiday? the stand and jack method sounds best for me, it won't topple over though will it? can't ride it at the moment as the mot has run out, forgot about it

[tattoo]

it shouldn't if you make sure it's on flat ground...i use a piece of wood cut to width of the sump on top of my jack so it has more surface to balance on...

if you look through this or the knowledge base section you'll find some drawings of a homemade abba stand that someone posted...

[scouse645]

[quote="tattoo"]it shouldn't if you make sure it's on flat ground...i use a piece of wood cut to width of the sump on top of my jack so it has more surface to balance on...[/quote thanks, good advice.

[tattoo]

i have a copy of the drawings for the homemade abba stand on my other laptop but for some reason it's refusing to play ball...i'll see if i can post them later tonight

[scouse645]

i have a copy of the drawings for the homemade abba stand on my other laptop but for some reason it's refusing to play ball...i'll see if i can post them later tonight

Ok thanks.

[gabi81]

i just spent 19 pound on a stand delivered the next day....
i would get one as i dont trust axle stands or anything else to lift and tilt bike
i can supply a link to stand if interested

[scouse645]

i just spent 19 pound on a stand delivered the next day....
i would get one as i dont trust axle stands or anything else to lift and tilt bike
i can supply a link to stand if interested

A link would be great thanks, i will have a look.

[Wicky]

Ideally get a front stand to do it with minimum fuss in five mintues



Or alternatively secure the rear with a paddock stand (tie is on) and use a jack to inch up the bike (remember to use a bit of wood to protect the sump) - hoist the front up from roof joists / step ladder and secure.

[scouse645]

Thanks all for the help, i did the job easily in the end by following advice on this forum and the service manual, just put a wooden block under the sump and slowly jacked it up and out came the wheel, i did raise a sweat but not sure if that was hard work or crapping myself

[gabi81]

ill post in the bargain bin
dont think im allowed in here
so il post there

[scouse645]

ill post in the bargain bin
dont think im allowed in here
so il post there

Thanks, looks ok for the price, be handy for next time.