RE: [ST] Front Stands for Sprints

["Jeremy Witt" <jeremyw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Clever.  I think I may use a combination of that and the ceiling straps
just to be retentive.  See, I'm a klutz and very likely to knock the
whole thing over no matter  how stable!  :0)

Jeremy Witt
Field Engineer
Corrugated Networking Services Inc.
Office: 603-703-0365



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[mailto:st-triumphnet.com-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Dave Bardell
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 2:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [ST] Front Stands for Sprints

Jeremy,

If you use two 2x4 blocks under the centerstand, it raises the front end

quite nicely and I load the top box with some free weights to keep the 
front in the air.  Just grasp the bar and push against the tank to tilt 
the bike over just enough to use your foot to slide the 2x4 under and 
lower it back down.  Move carefully to the other side and do the same.  
I use the 2x4 blocks to remove the front wheel or to change the oil.

Dave Bardell

Steve Lawler wrote:

> In a previous email, Jeremy Witt wrote:
>
>> I suppose I could just do the tie-downs to the rafters-lift as well.
>
>
> That's what I use. Works like a charm. Besides, I'm too damn cheap to 
> buy a proper stand.
>
> Another option: Put the bike on its centerstand and load something 
> heavy on the seat and top/grab rail. A bundle or two of shingles or an

> 80 lb. bag of cement should do the trick. I haven't tried this but 
> these are things that I have in my garage and would try if I didn't 
> have the rafters.
>
> Plan C: Put the bike on its centerstand and remove the belly fairings.

> Then block up the engine
>
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