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Mastersapper
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Okay this isn't for my 1125r but I dont know where else to ask and I get all my bike knowledge by scanning Badweb forums anyways. I have a project that i am working on to restore an old Triumph TT600. The fairings went in for paint today (they were pink), and tomorrow I'm changing the oil. The problem I am having is getting the wheels off. They are also pink and need to be painted black. My issue isn't the actual removal of the rims but more how to suspend off the ground the bike so I can take them off. I don't have a bike lift nor do I have front or rear stands. Anyone have a trick that I'm not thinking about? Years ago I lifted a bike with ratchet straps from a large tree branch. I would do that again, I just do not have any trees in my yard to use. Any ideas will be helpful.
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Spectrum
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I own a Sprint and I'm sure the folks over at Triumph.net can help. Lots of friendly helpful folks over there too.

http://www.triumphrat.net
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Brumbear
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 07:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

rope and a rafter proven technology
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Pmjolly
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 09:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For less than 50 bucks, I installed 7/8" unistrut steel channel in my attic above my garage, and on my ceiling of my garage. I sandwiched the sheetrock ceiling with the channel on top and bottom. The steel runs ten feet long perpendicular to my joists. I used 3/8" all thread rod with fender washers and nuts every two feet through the ceiling to connect top and bottom together. With everything tight, the steel channel on bottom is supported by the top which is laying across the joists. Nothing can move. I have 1/2" unistrut nuts in the bottom channel. I can slide them anywhere down the 10 foot length. I installed 1/2" threaded rod eyes in the strut nuts. I got a couple of heavy duty ratchet tie down straps to connect to the rod eyes. I can ratchet the entire weight of my bike off the ground.
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Zac4mac
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you don't have a tree or rafters, go to Lowes and get a step-ladder.

All you need is a big enough A-frame to hang the bike from.
A swing-set frame works great.

Z
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Blake
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 04:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Set the engine on a crate, use blocking to secure it in place?

I used the kickstand and some custom cut lengths lumber to support my Cyclone in order to removing the wheels for a tire change.

It's scary looking, but when without bike stands, it's served me well more than once.





Note the velcro strap holding the front brake lever well-clamped and the blocking around the front tire.

If you were willing to put blocking under the engine, you might be able to establish a good enough three point support and get both wheels of the ground. It would be even more precarious though. Too much force from a wrench could cause a tip over. Custom blocking affixed with some stout tie-wraps out to work okay.
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Blake
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The oil spots are NOT from the bike! : ]
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Jdugger
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now *that's* some Redneck Engineering!

Sweet... I love it!
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