Changing Wheels

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retryrider
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Changing Wheels

Postby retryrider » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:52 am

Morning Everyone,

Interested to know what type of lift you use for getting wheels off the bike.

I know there are the small motorcross jacks that just lift the bike under the engine.

Theres also the Abba stands which ive considered for my larger bikes but its expensive.

Space is limited with no garage so ideally looking for something that can be stored in a cupboard. Also may need to lift the slightly heavier dual-sport bikes.

Cheers

Lee
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Dave
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby Dave » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:52 am

My mx stand has been one of my best investments. So small which is great when your going out on a weekend ride somewhere and might need to do some maintenance. But I don't think it's be up to the task of anything beyond a 450.

There is IIRC a hydraulic version that's capable of lifting heavier loads. Check dirtbikebitz.com
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big yellow tractor
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby big yellow tractor » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:51 pm

Beer crate with a bit of ply bolted to the top does the trick.
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leejerome
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby leejerome » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:06 pm

+1 for the motorcross stand quality bit of kit.
Push it under the bash plate step on the lever and presto .
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Beerbelly
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby Beerbelly » Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:25 am

+1 for the bike stand
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mikeyp
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby mikeyp » Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:58 pm

Just lie the bike down on its side!
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burls
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby burls » Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:37 am

mikeyp wrote:Just lie the bike down on its side!


Turn your petrol off first!
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby Billy » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:34 pm

burls wrote:
mikeyp wrote:Just lie the bike down on its side!


Turn your petrol off first!


Voice of experience here, Andrews bike spends a lot of time laying on its side......................
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burls
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Re: Changing Wheels

Postby burls » Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:59 am

Billy wrote:
burls wrote:
mikeyp wrote:Just lie the bike down on its side!


Turn your petrol off first!


Voice of experience here, Andrews bike spends a lot of time laying on its side......................


Ain't that the truth. I'm getting 30 miles to a tank.
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