Girlcbr125r Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 i have to replace my forks after getting them all bent up in crash. got replacements, just need advice on how to jack it up/keep it up without it falling on me. any good homemade diy ideas guys???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I hung my GSXR from the ceiling of the garage whilst I changed my forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlcbr125r Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 I hung my GSXR from the ceiling of the garage whilst I changed my forks. my ceiling is air..... is there nothing to hold the weight undeneth it...could i bend it over a beer barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk13iker Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If you can get a car jack or scissor jack with a block of wood on put it under the sump and jack it up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/front-stands/warrior-front-head-standIf you had to get someone else to do the job how much would it cost? £40 is about an hours labour, so this will pay for itself the first time you use it and from that point on you've got it the rest of your life and every time you use it is effectively free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Best /safest Rear paddock stand and a jack .Bodgers method ...Two step ladders one either side of bike ...large piece of wood supported by both ladders (6/8 foot fence post ).two sturdy ratchet straps around frame or headstock .raise bike via ratchet straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 The problem with a jack under the front end is that its a single cylinder bike with one down pipe and not a lot to rest the jack on to be stable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 The problem with a jack under the front end is that its a single cylinder bike with one down pipe and not a lot to rest the jack on to be stable!! Personally i would avoid supporting/ raising on pipe anyway ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 The problem with a jack under the front end is that its a single cylinder bike with one down pipe and not a lot to rest the jack on to be stable!! Personally i would avoid supporting/ raising on pipe anyway ... Then I would back this up with a suggestion Best /safest Rear paddock stand and a jack . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 If you removed the tank and plastics you could do the whole job with the bike lying down on its side . Alternatively you can make a small ramp out of a piece of strong board and some bricks. Put the bike on a paddock stand then shove the board under the front wheel,lift the other end of the board using leverage to raise the front wheel then insert the bricks to keep it there. Place blocks under the sump then lift the board a little more to remove the bricks. Lower the board and your front end should be raised just enough to drop out the wheel and forks. It's a good idea to loosen all bolts first. This is how I've always removed the front wheel and forks on my GSXR's as I've found using a car jack too wobbly. Mind you, on reflection it's probably not worth buying a paddock stand for such a relatively lightweight bike. You could try balancing the bike on a suitable box . I guess what you really need is a helper on hand to hold it steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbeef Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 ABBA Stand with attachment to lift front end up.http://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=front-lift-arm&pid=42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlcbr125r Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Best /safest Rear paddock stand and a jack .Bodgers method ...Two step ladders one either side of bike ...large piece of wood supported by both ladders (6/8 foot fence post ).two sturdy ratchet straps around frame or headstock .raise bike via ratchet straps this idea is genius, i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlcbr125r Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 The problem with a jack under the front end is that its a single cylinder bike with one down pipe and not a lot to rest the jack on to be stable!! yh i tried to jack it up but was difficult cos of pipe. i cut a piece of wood though to go round where it was pressing exhaust to keep that safe but after about a mm of weight taken the jack wobbles, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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