Where/how to jack the front up.

[FurstyFerret 65]

Hi guys,

 

For removing the front wheel I've been using a bottle jack on a brick with a piece of wood placed in between the jack and the right hand side of the oil pan. Need to remove the forks and post them off for a service so was wondering if this sounds adequate. If not where to support the bike's weight as the engine base is quite angled.

[Slowboy 20,507]

Did something similar on my old Daytona 1000. I used the ratchet straps to stabilise it and made up a plywood base to go between the Jack and the sump.

[Xactly 5,432]

When I had my Nc750x I put fork gaiters on it not long after I bought it new. I simply used a scissor Jack and a piece of wood to spread the load, making sure that all key bolts etc were loosened before jacking it up. I should perhaps make it clear that I had a mainstand fitted before I took delivery. 

[FurstyFerret 65]

4 minutes ago, Xactly said:

When I had my Nc750x I put fork gaiters on it not long after I bought it new. I simply used a scissor Jack and a piece of wood to spread the load, making sure that all key bolts etc were loosened before jacking it up. I should perhaps make it clear that I had a mainstand fitted before I took delivery. 

Cheers, forgot to mention I have a main stand so wood to spread the load sounds like the way to go.

[steeve139 98]

When I want the front wheel of my Forza750 to float in the air, I put a bit of sawn-off garden railway sleeper uner the engine.  I did put some 5mm thick self adhesive foam on the top surface which touches the underside of the engine.  And, just for completeness, the Forza comes with a centre-stand.

 

Jacks?  Coo. What high tech luxury.  :-)

 

[Grumpy old man 4,682]

If you have a main stand/centre stand then put it on the main stand and put some weight on the back seat or strap the rear down to a weight. 

[steeve139 98]

What Grumpy old man said is best.