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Bake
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looks like lifting it up with a come along is gonna have to be the route I choose.
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Davefla
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I picked mine up by putting a small floor jack under the rear lift point on the muffler- half an inch of lift, and the tire was off the floor. Of course, since it was still on the sidestand, I was seriously paranoid about the whole operation! It's time to shop for one a' those nifty stands...
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Midmofirebolt
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A swingarm stand would be the best, or a motorcycle jack(I've seen them as cheap as $70, and would have bought it if I'd had the money) but I've used a floor jack with my D&D exhaust(flat bottom). If you use a jack, make sure you throw a block under the kickstand to keep it upright. Last time I strapped the front end down when pulling the rear, just to be sure.
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Duff24
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got a swingarm stand off ebay for like 40 bucks...I thought it was too good to be true but I got it and it works great!!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

When you get a swingarm stand be aware that the Buell swingarm is wider than most. For instance, the standard Pitbull stand is too narrow to work. They do make a wide stand that works Perfectly. After you get and use a pit stand you will wonder how you ever got along without it. After you have the rear stand you'll want a front stand too. If you get an under the triple lift you MAY have to modify the lift pin to fit properly. YMMV
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Cruisin
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you're stuck and need to get the rear wheel off, you can do this:

After loosening the pinch bolt, put a jack stand under the right side of the swingarm (with a cloth over the stand to protect the finish. Using a regular hydraulic jack (again, with a cloth over it) jack up the left side of the swingarm. The bike will lift up and be fairly level. It is also pretty stable.

Of course a rear swingarm stand like the pitbulls or the handy industry ones will work better, but we don't always have that option.

(Message edited by cruisin on July 12, 2005)
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Jessicasdad
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ordered a set of Pit Bulls from DaveS.. they are AWESOME .and his prices were the lowest that I found, including shipping. takes seconds to raise the front and rear and it is totally solid .. two thumbs up !
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Buellman39
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hung mine from my basement ceiling with motorcycle tie down straps.
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Lovematt
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can use a rear stand for the rear wheel only or both to lift up both wheels. Another option is straps from overhead structures (assuming they will hold the weight) as other have noted.

jacked
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Josh_
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

$99 Handy Industries set



http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/product_view.asp?idProduct=167&D=1&S=4

Not nearly as nice as PitBulls tho...
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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hung my bike up with my engine hoist.
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Kootenay
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got some used scissor jacks from an auto wrecker for $10, then bent some pieces of flat bar to fit the curve of the muffler (with a piece of silicon rubber between) and welded them to the tops of the jacks. One front, one rear, lifts the whole bike nicely--although I'll suggest it be secured separately against falling!

My floor jack wouldn't fit underneath the muffler, or I would have used that, but I wanted something simple.
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Elff
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

LoveMatt

Is that the lift you can buy at Sears?

great idea with the board
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Fullpower
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

guys it is much simpler than all that. here is how i change wheels: first, deploy sidestand, lean bike over (left) to rest comfortably. with left hand gripping swingarm, at right side of bike, gently lift rear of motorcycleabout 3 inches. now with right hand, insert one 6 inch high block of wood under that BIG UGLY STEEL CAN of a muffler. gently lower swing arm, and chock front wheel if desired. i have changed several rear tires with this technique, and also regularly lubricate/clean chain thusly. also the same block works well under the front of the muffler,similarly elevating the front wheel for service. clean, functional, and as simple as a block of wood.
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Elff
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What rolls down stairs
alone and in pairs
it makes a thumpity sound
It's big
it's round
it's wood
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Lovematt
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 02:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep. Just make sure you center it good...it is the craftsman one and I have been able to use it for everything with various "attachments".

For rear wheel only the white stand there is fine.

For front wheel I use this only because I already had it from my dirt bike days. Otherwise I would likely use a Pit Bull type front lift. I have used both and they work great!
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Cruisin
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Elff, you got it all wrong...

What rolls down stairs
alone or in pairs
right over your neighbors dog...

It's good for a snack
it fits on your back
it's LOG LOG LOG

It's LOG it's log
It's big, it's heavy, it's wood

It's LOG it's log
It's better than bad, it's good...



The scary part is I remember that...
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Elff
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ooo so close
Yeaaaa Another Ren and Stimpy fan
: )
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