Lifting the front wheel?

[ct_mazi]

I'm planning to lift the front end to remove the wheel. I was going to use a jack and a piece of wood under the engine while the bike is on the rear stand. Has anybody done this on a SC1000? The bottom of the engine is not flat, it forms a very shallowed V. I'm afraid that the jack could slip. I think that "GreyDuck" did the same thing a while back, but may the GT bottom is flatter. Any ideas?

Thanks,
ct

[dietrichpfeifer]

First thing I thought was this was going to be a "How to wheelie" thread

I think you can use a jack and piece of wood under the engine, but I wouldn't recomend it because you will be wrenching on it, torquing the axle nut, etc., and it's not worth having it fall. I used the jack under the motor method when working on my forks, but it was in conjunction with a front stand.

You can get a front stand that goes under the tripple that makes removing the wheel much easier/safer. I got a T-rex stand from an eBaY vendor that can be used as an under the fork lift fro quck stuff, and then has an a adaptor to convert it to an under the tripple lift that frees the fork/front wheel. The whole thing can be purchased for under $100.

If you're in a hurry, the other way to do it might be to run a pipe through the frame, and support the ends with jack stands. I'm not sure the best spot to do this.

[UFO_DUC]

This brings up a good point, I want to change my triple tree's to Speedy Moto when I get my bike. What would be the best way to support the front of the bike when you want to remove the forks, wheel, etc....

[GreyDuck]

G'Day Maz, When I took out my forks my GT was on I'ts Anderson engine stand.
I then got the good wife to push down on the pillion part of the seat so the front end lifted.Whilst she did this I slid some timber blocks under the engine sump.
Seemed pretty stable,but just to be safe I put some eyelets in the roof beams above the bike & used ratchet ties to secure the front end. I just looped them through the frame & then tightend evenly on both sides.
Good luck.

[BobHancock]

I use a rear stand and a Pit Bull front stand for normal stuff. If I need to take the forks or the rear shock off I have an EZ-rizer. I use this anytime I need to deal with suspension, which will also occur when you do valves if you have to remove the rear shock. Go to http://www.bikelift.com/how_it_works.htm
to learn all about it.

[GTMuzz]

[QUOTE=dietrichpfeifer]First thing I thought was this was going to be a "How to wheelie" thread

yeah me too

[ma2ra]

keep it simple and don't mickey mouse.
Use a pit bull front stand.
If what you are doing seem iffy, chances are it is.
Never skimp on lifting a Duc.

There are two types of stands from Pit Bull
the fork lift and the Neck lift
I prefer the fork lift. I use it fro changing tires and stuff. about 150

if you are dropping the fork or trees you will need the neck lift or know as the fork lift converter but thats nearly 300


Believe me now so you wont be sorry later
Use quality tools for quality work.
Pit Bull


JC

[BLACKBIRDXX]

Originally Posted by ma2ra

keep it simple and don't mickey mouse.
Use a pit bull front stand.
If what you are doing seem iffy, chances are it is.
Never skimp on lifting a Duc.

There are two types of stands from Pit Bull
the fork lift and the Neck lift
I prefer the fork lift. I use it fro changing tires and stuff. about 150

if you are dropping the fork or trees you will need the neck lift or know as the fork lift converter but thats nearly 300
Believe me now so you wont be sorry later
Use quality tools for quality work.
JC

2nd JC's recommendations...
READ HERE

[akillya]

I have a couple of these cycle sissors and they work great. On the SC1000 I turned it sideways and and lifted from the front of the engine beside the Termi pipe. If you put the rear of the bike on a track stand it really stable.

[BLACKBIRDXX]

I just got off the phone with George at Pit Bull and came up with some specifics related to Pit Bull stands and Sport Classics.

Pit Bull "Newfront Stand" ordered with Std. Pin + #1 adapter works on all the Sport Classics. $160 + shipping.
This stand lifts the entire front of the bike via the steering stem hole. MUST be used in conjunction with a rear stand.

Pit Bull Forklift and Converter Combination ordered with Std. Pin + #1 adapter works on all the Sport Classics. $196 + shipping. The difference here is that you have two stands combine into one package. If you remove the Converter section you then have a front wheel stand that lifts the bike by the bottom of the front forks. IMHO this is the best of both worlds. You have a front stand for most chores and the option to lift the front of the bike from the steering stem if you want to work on the forks. If these components were ordered separately it would cost about $220. MUST be used in conjunction with a rear stand.

Pit Bull Rear Stand, Ducati Sport Classics = $145 + shipping.

Check out Pit Bull's new TRAILER RESTRAINT SYSTEM ... A version for the Sport Classics will be available in about a month. These are very cool and require NO additional straps!! Look at one of the specific models for details.