Front stand

[b4thenite]

After reading a thread about front folk seal, I decided I should be ready to take folks off in about 2k miles. It seems like a simple enough task to take them off. I think I will send them to the shop, and get race tech springs as well.

The question is, how do you keep the front suspended? It might be something simple enough, but I can't figure it out. I mean, after taking the front wheel off.....

Do all front stands built for this job?

 

[V-Max 2 Busa]

You need one that lifts from the steering stem, like this Pitbull stand.

 

[dadofthree]

Floor jack to the header or other substantial member ...

 

[b4thenite]

You need one that lifts from the steering stem, like this Pitbull stand.

Can anyone post more detailed picture. I still can't see where the stand is holding. Thank you very much.

 

[b4thenite]

Floor jack to the header or other substantial member ...

Floor jack might be an interesting option. Thank you.

 

[Wag]

Cycle Cat makes a great front stand.

--Wag--

 

[PandaNin]

Here's a better pic of what is happening.

 

[ks-waterbug]

Yep head stand should do the trick... But be sure and get the proper size pin for your ride!

 

[b4thenite]

Ah ha! Thanks much fellas.

 

[Wag]

Ooops. I didn't read it right. You'll need the stem stand.

--Wag--

 

[GSXcite]

Floor jack under the header works good. I have also seen guys attach a ratchet tie down on a beam above the bike.

 

[djsin]

i have used an engine hoist and 2 straps from the handle bars, you dont dent the headers this way

 

[Mr Bogus]

and I have 25K on my bike, never had any fork seal issues...