I've done similar!Or, do what I did when I rebuilt my Nighthawk fork:
Thanks for the info
I use this on 1300's for front tires. Always secure the bike before removing components or it WILL tip.Have just acquired a hydraulic lift and am wondering if anyone has used this type on their ST1100. Am going to fit a new front tyre, but not sure if I need to remove the lower fairing “belly pan” before using the lift, and if I need to put wooden blocks on the frame rails or engine sump before jacking up the bikes front end , any forum wisdom would be most welcome.
Looks like your truck is a motorcycle anchor and not a daily driver.Or, do what I did when I rebuilt my Nighthawk fork:
This is how I do it, but make sure the piece of wood only touches the metal parts of the bottom of the engine, no plastic body parts.On my ST1100s when removing the front tire -
1. Put the bike on the center stand.
2. Get a piece of wood (2X4, strip of plywood) and put it on top of a simple scissor jack.
3. Slide this under the ST1100 under the belly pan and use it to raise the front end of the bike until the rear tire firmly touches the floor.
4. The front wheel will be high enough to remove (ABSII - remove the front half of the front fender - 4 bolts (makes it much easier)).
No tying down, no removing the belly pan, etc.
Been doing it that way for 1/2 million miles worth of tire changes.
Minor point, but I have a notch/groove/V on my block of wood between my mechanical (NOT hydraulic) jack and forward portion of the engine crankcase, so the weight of the ST isn’t concentrated on the oil drain plug. You want the weight carried by the crankcase wall(s), not the drain plug or middle of the oil pan between the walls. FWIW
I see you've got an Elon space cycle mod!!I've used one on my ST1300 before, but here's a picture of my son's Yamaha on one.
Here, my 2012 was on the center stand & a jack for the front end.
