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How to remove front wheel?

Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 9:46 pm
by ksquared
Really what I'm asking is does anyone have a trick for lifting the front wheel so I can remove it? Rear was easy with the center stand. Yes I know about the Harbor Freight motorcycle lift options. I'm looking for one of those cheap old tyme tricks 8)

Re: How to remove front wheel?

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:27 am
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
I just use a bottle jack placed behind the oil filter housing on the engine case.
I now an old front wheel/tire that i install while swapping rubber but if you raise the front end just high enough to remove the wheel the bike is not too tippy.

Re: How to remove front wheel?

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:50 am
by daves79x
There are two projections on the bottom of the crankcase with holes in them. A small block of wood and a floor jack or scissors jack works great there. The bike will be a bit tippy, so loosen everything you need to before raising. You will need to remove at least one caliper and hanger also. Watch the orientation of the bottom fork clamps too, as well as the position of the speedo drive. The speedo cable holder screw might be very tight - be prepared for that.

Dave

Re: How to remove front wheel?

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:43 am
by ksquared
Thanks for the tips!