| Author | Message | ||
     Jreichner |
I did something stupid yesterday. I was attempting to update my 1999 S3T with the re-engineered exhaust Y-Bracket. This replaced the L-Bracket that came stock on the 1999. The rear dropped and the bike fell over. Couple scratches but nothing major. Question now is how do I jack the bike back up so that I can connect the hangers. Advice desperately needed. Thank you in advance. | ||
| Whodom |
James, it'll be a little tricky to do now that the shock mount has already come loose. The normal ways to hold up the rear of the bike are using a centerstand (which you probably don't have or you'd already have used it), jacks or jackstands under the rider footpeg supports, or by using a strap through the frame rails to suspend it from something overhead. The strap method can be found in the Knowledge Vault under the instruction sheet for installing rear isolators. You have to remove the seat and possibly the rear bodywork to do this. Whatever method you use, you probably need some help. Invite a couple of buds over to hold up the bike while you rig the support system. Once you get it supported it shouldn't be a big deal to install the Y-bracket and get the bolts back through the shock mount. Good luck. | ||
| Oldog |
Ouch! | ||
| Sportyeric |
I succesfully suspended my S2 front and back using 1X6 fence boards nailed into an L shape to make columns, which were then spanned by a 2X4. But the back is much lighter than the front. Two guys should be able to hold it up for a while. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
I used a couple of jack stands under the passenger peg brackets last time I had to get the back end off the ground. Use rags to pad the stands so you don't scratch the bike up. I did the same thing when I mounted the Y bracket, didn't drop the bike though. Spent a while holding the back end off the ground while my buddy put the bolt back through though. Bummer. Jack stands are a cheap alternative to a center stand that doesn't use the swingarm. Good luck, -Mike | ||
| Silas_clone |
The "jackstands under the rider footpegs" works well. I position one adjustable stand under the right side peg, extended higher than the distance from the peg to the ground but low enough to fit under the peg with the bike on it's side stand. I use the handle bars to tilt the bike over to the right, lifting the rear off the ground and then slide the other stand under the left peg with my foot. [thanks, Tramp] It takes about a minute...but I don't know if this will work in your case. If the bike is now too low to adjust the jack stands, you may have to use a substitute for the right side to get started. Try a 2x4 cut to length and stood on end? | ||
| Seth |
Don't feel bad, I did the same thing  If I remember right, I just put a bottle jack under the front shock mount to get the shock back in the right place. I do remember though how irritating it was to thread the nut that holds the bolt in place. | ||
| Sportyeric |
Oops. Its not that the back is lighter but the leverage through the tail-section is better than the leverage through the handlebars to raise the front. But otherwise, carry on. You're doing fine without me.LOL. | ||
| Jreichner |
Thanks everyone! I also found the Service Bulletin that was related to this mishap. With the info provided and the bulletin, I should have everything I require. Thanks again! |
