Lifting the front end safely - wheel removal

[Andy B]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good method for the above? quick search and theres lots of talk about front paddock stands... having never used one im looking on ebay and the photos show the forks sitting on the sitand, but the wheel spindle is covered by the ends of the paddock stand attachments?

so two questions really:

1. am i just being thick and not seeing it right? (it is a sunday morning afterall - brain not woken up yet...)

2. is there a good way to do it without a paddock stand? - wanted to get the wheel off as soon as poss - slow puncture and whilst its off want to paint em white :) (and i want to tax ride and enjoy come 1st april :D )

Cheers for any help!

Andy

[Darren69]

This is what I use

http://www.abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1

there probably are other ways using trolley jacks etc and a lot of faffing.

[rollo22]

If you have a strong joist hang it from that for removal

[utopia]

There are two types of front paddock stand.....
One lifts via the fork bottoms as you describe.
The other is similar in design but has a second section which locates in the lower fork yoke and lifts from there.
Like this.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STFL-FRONT-HEADSTOCK-LIFT-PADDOCK-STAND-DUCATI-HONDA-/310226107488?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item483aeabc60

Someone on the forum once suggested using a large pair of stepladders over the front end, from which the bike could be lifted with a ratchet strap or somesuch.
Sounds like a plan, but I haven't tried it myself.

[Dirty]

Someone on the forum once suggested using a large pair of stepladders over the front end, from which the bike could be lifted with a ratchet strap or somesuch.
Sounds like a plan, but I haven't tried it myself.

Thats how I do it :mand:

http://s19.postimg.org/hbhdew8b7/2015_01_07_13_17_41.jpg

[Gilps]

If you are going to use a paddock stand at the front, or step ladders, or ceiling joist, you will still need a rear paddock stand for stability

[Darren69]

If you don't already own a rear paddock stand then imho the abba is the way to go but you do need the front lift kit in addition to the main stand or you could just use the abba and improvise with someway to lift the front. The bike will not fall over and is much more stable than if it were on a rear paddock stand anyway and you can do it safely on your own.

[Nickj]

Prop the front end up on acro jacks then dig a hole under the front wheel to provide clearance then remove the wheel. Refill hole when done ... LOL that's like rotating the building to remove a bulb

I sometimes use some axle stands under the bottom of the fork legs, they need a little tweaking to put two legs parallel to the wheel but it is nice and stable when in place...

[Capo]

My stand fits under the radial caliper brackets, front wheel can be removed no problem.

[bluestoesonnose]

Have done this:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/bluestoesonnose/Firestorm0403122.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/bluestoesonnose/media/Firestorm0403122.jpg.html)

And this:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/bluestoesonnose/StevesMonkeyBike1305121.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/bluestoesonnose/media/StevesMonkeyBike1305121.jpg.html)

Now do this:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/bluestoesonnose/BellyPan2_zps62cb60c8.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/bluestoesonnose/media/BellyPan2_zps62cb60c8.jpg.html)

And can do this:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/bluestoesonnose/IMAG0192_zpsadf5214a.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/bluestoesonnose/media/IMAG0192_zpsadf5214a.jpg.html)

[Dukedesmo]

http://www.motopsychos.co.uk/ekmps/shops/motopsychos/resources/Image/wheelie2.jpg

Does it for me. :thumbsup:

[gary tompkins]

And can do this:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/bluestoesonnose/IMAG0192_zpsadf5214a.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/bluestoesonnose/media/IMAG0192_zpsadf5214a.jpg.html)

same method I use

ABBA stand plus under headstock front lift stand - allows both wheels out at same time and bike is very stable while working on it. I've accidentally dropped a bike off a regular paddock stand in the past and it's no fun at all :nash: Prior to buying the front lift kit I used a trolly jack under engine.

[Andy B]

cheers guys... i've got a rear paddock stand that does a lovely job - the ally swing arm has bobbins which ive not had the pleasure of experiencing before the monster :)

i'll give the step ladder method a go first i think... got one of those to hand at least ;) i wonder if my garage is big enough!

will have to invest in an abba stand and front yoke paddock stamd at some point i think...

[jonzi]

For the rear, I go with the road barrier method.

https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10885351_1089988084360118_5583250117113278789_n.jp g?oh=94b227a9c70f3d84ad530b4452443261&oe=55780D5D

[Andy B]

I sometimes use some axle stands under the bottom of the fork legs, they need a little tweaking to put two legs parallel to the wheel but it is nice and stable when in place...

sorted :) did it with axle stands under the fork legs in the end... no room for the ladder to go over the bike... happy days..

cheers guys... tomorrows job - wheels off, tyres off, prep and paint.... ok, next weeks job :D