K Bike Stand

[rbm]

Why lift it up when you can lay it down.  Much easier.



[veterans will remember this from the Blue Streak Wrenchin' thread on K11OG]

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I seem to recall someone a while back who had an old mattress that they put the bike on to work. 

[alexis291]

If I need the front wheel off my k1100rs I use a trolley jack to lift under the headstock with a piece of wood cut to a suitable length. I have a pair of axle stands with quite narrow bases that the bottom of the fork legs sit on when the jack is lowered. The wheel ends up maybe 1" off the ground and can then be removed. It helps to loosen the wheel spindle and clamps before lifting. So no need to remove the fairing. I've used this method a number of times with no problems. The trick was to find suitable stands because a lot of them have bases which are too wide and don't clear the tyre.


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[technostructural]

If I need the front wheel off my k1100rs I use a trolley jack to lift under the headstock with a piece of wood cut to a suitable length. I have a pair of axle stands with quite narrow bases that the bottom of the fork legs sit on when the jack is lowered. The wheel ends up maybe 1" off the ground and can then be removed. It helps to loosen the wheel spindle and clamps before lifting. So no need to remove the fairing. I've used this method a number of times with no problems. The trick was to find suitable stands because a lot of them have bases which are too wide and don't clear the tyre.


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+1 on the jack stands rig for the front wheel. I put the bike on its centre stand (as I always do, really), and then used a trolley jack and a block of wood under the oil pan to lean it back onto the rear tire and centre stand. Then I put a couple of jack stands (one under each fork) It keeps the wheel clear from the ground by 1 or 2 inches. Plenty of room to get the wheel out, and lots of room to work around the calipers, forks, etc.