Taking off the front wheel?
06-06-2006 | 07:51 AM
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Taking off the front wheel?
Any ideas about how to securely suspend the Superhawk to take off the front wheel for tire replacement?
I have a rear track stand, hydraulic lift for flat bottom engine pan bikes and some car jacks.. but how to suspend the front end so that I can take the front wheel off?
I have a rear track stand, hydraulic lift for flat bottom engine pan bikes and some car jacks.. but how to suspend the front end so that I can take the front wheel off?
06-06-2006 | 08:27 AM
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I like to use the rear stand, two ratchet tie downs, and a small floor jack. Throw the tie downs over anything half way sturdy like garage rafters, garage door rails, a large tree limb, anything really. The jack and rear stand will be supporting the weight, the tie downs are simply to keep the bike from flopping over off the jack. Finding the "sweet spot" for the jack can be a pain. The middle of the oil pan (good flat spot) is too far back! (doh).
Since I change my own tires, I do this alot and can/have do it without the tiedowns. It's freakin' nerve racking and I don't recommend it as I've had a close call before.
TIP: break ALL fasteners loose first before jacking/supporting. On the reinstall, only hand tighten before lowering the front but keep it on the rear stand, torque bolts, done.
A flat lift has interference problems with the front head pipe.
Since I change my own tires, I do this alot and can/have do it without the tiedowns. It's freakin' nerve racking and I don't recommend it as I've had a close call before.
TIP: break ALL fasteners loose first before jacking/supporting. On the reinstall, only hand tighten before lowering the front but keep it on the rear stand, torque bolts, done.
A flat lift has interference problems with the front head pipe.
06-06-2006 | 08:49 AM
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Another "iffy" method I don't recommend.
Leave bike on sidestand. Break all fasteners including axle till hand tight, place jack on front right side of motor and lift. This forces the front end up and the bike to the left placing the weight on the sidestand and rear tire.
Leave bike on sidestand. Break all fasteners including axle till hand tight, place jack on front right side of motor and lift. This forces the front end up and the bike to the left placing the weight on the sidestand and rear tire.
06-06-2006 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cat0020
hydraulic lift for flat bottom engine pan bikes
06-06-2006 | 09:35 AM
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Mine is apart right now.
Rear on home-made stand and front hanging by tie downs attached to lag bolts in overhead floor joists.
I loop the tie downs under the upper triple tree clamp so I don't impinge on anything important. Also helps keep any pressure off the windscreen.
Rear on home-made stand and front hanging by tie downs attached to lag bolts in overhead floor joists.
I loop the tie downs under the upper triple tree clamp so I don't impinge on anything important. Also helps keep any pressure off the windscreen.
06-06-2006 | 12:31 PM
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I didn't have them on because I was just demonstrating but it's easy. Well you don't have fairings so you won't have to worry about that. Do you see the little tabs on the jack? Go from the front tab to the frame where the trellis part is and hook it to the part that connects the 2 main peices of the frame near the choke. In the back I use the v part of the frame where the back of the engine lines up with the frame under the tank. if you're still confused I'll set it up and take another picture.
06-06-2006 | 03:00 PM
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The radiator is from a 2001 or 2002 CRB929RR, it was a little larger than the space allow, it had to be cutted and sealed by a radiator shop.. no leak so far.. and no overheating.. I'm waiting for the 100 degree day when I get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic.
I'm running Mobil DELVAC diesel truck oil in the engine, minimize the vescocity break down due to high engine temp.
I'm planning to get my exhaust headers ceramic caoted so the exhaust heat does not get trapped around the radiator.. already did that to my other bikes with great (bling) result:
For my 1987 BMW K75:
For the 2000 Honda VFR800:
I'm running Mobil DELVAC diesel truck oil in the engine, minimize the vescocity break down due to high engine temp.
I'm planning to get my exhaust headers ceramic caoted so the exhaust heat does not get trapped around the radiator.. already did that to my other bikes with great (bling) result:
For my 1987 BMW K75:
For the 2000 Honda VFR800:
06-06-2006 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cat0020
The radiator is from a 2001 or 2002 CRB929RR, it was a little larger than the space allow, it had to be cutted and sealed by a radiator shop.. no leak so far.. and no overheating.. I'm waiting for the 100 degree day when I get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic.
I'm running Mobil DELVAC diesel truck oil in the engine, minimize the vescocity break down due to high engine temp.
I'm planning to get my exhaust headers ceramic caoted so the exhaust heat does not get trapped around the radiator.. already did that to my other bikes with great (bling) result:
For my 1987 BMW K75:
For the 2000 Honda VFR800:
I'm running Mobil DELVAC diesel truck oil in the engine, minimize the vescocity break down due to high engine temp.
I'm planning to get my exhaust headers ceramic caoted so the exhaust heat does not get trapped around the radiator.. already did that to my other bikes with great (bling) result:
For my 1987 BMW K75:
For the 2000 Honda VFR800:
06-06-2006 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by superhawk22
Just remember to use the tie downs this is just so you could see it. Oh and I think I got the steel from the local auto parts store or Home Depot.
06-06-2006 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cliffhangerstx
Some body has a trashed out garage....lol....I guess I can't talk, I will shot pics of my bike up on jacks so you can see what it looks like....
My wife ranks on me all the time about it too I've got to put the damn steel building up.
06-06-2006 | 08:50 PM
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YOu would have to google it, or look on ebay....That is where I got the back one ebay....I think the same seller had the front as well....A friend gave me this one as it didn't fit his 636.....Lucky me.....
here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...46432916QQrdZ1
here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...46432916QQrdZ1
06-12-2006 | 08:18 AM
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that looks badass, how much does something like that run to do the hawk??
As for stands, I bought two for $99 (shipping included) from....
http://stores.ebay.com/Delle-Designs
Seem to be comparable to Pitbull stands. I'll find out soon enough.
Karl
06-12-2006 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 3D02
As for stands, I bought two for $99 (shipping included) from....
http://stores.ebay.com/Delle-Designs
Seem to be comparable to Pitbull stands. I'll find out soon enough.
http://stores.ebay.com/Delle-Designs
Seem to be comparable to Pitbull stands. I'll find out soon enough.
06-12-2006 | 11:20 AM
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Well thank you Cliff, but I was referring to the one 3DO2 bought, I know they're out there but didn't know if the one he's getting had it. That's a smoking deal for what looks like a well made stand and I was just informed that I was getting one for fathers day.
Oh and F those F'n Mavs!! Son OF A BIAOTCH. Hope we can make it interesting when they get home.
Oh and F those F'n Mavs!! Son OF A BIAOTCH. Hope we can make it interesting when they get home.
