1 Wanna lift mate ? Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:59 pm
audibob
Life time member
I have decided to replace my leaking rear main seal / clutch "o" ring.
Having watched workshop videos where the mechanic works whilst standing up. I convinced myself I needed one of those .
Unit arrives, shockingly heavy, which is good I guess, wheeled into position and stabilising legs screwed down.
Suddenly, I realise that the bike cannot be pushed up the ramp, so with my partner at the ready to clamp the front wheel , I carefully power the bike up the ramp and onto the table.
Partner clamps the front wheel and then helps to keep the bike stable whilst I get off and put her on the centre stand .
Obviously missed the point in the instruction manual that says " you will require several strong pit crew to assist in the loading of the motorcycle ( unless its a honda 125) .
Joking apart. I felt really nervous riding her up the ramp. There is a point where I am on tip toes at best.
This could have gone horribly wrong...
Having watched and laughed on u tube of guys failing to get a bike up a ramp. humility suddenly turned up
The table is just wide enough to get your left foot on to use the centre stand.
If the hydraulic lift arm was positioned higher, the unit could be set into the floor making it easier and safer.
Getting her off will be fun too...
Was much nicer with the bike higher up.
Managed to get the exhaust off. I need to replace three studs, and one which snapped.
But where are the exhaust copper gaskets ? I know I should have gone to Spec savers. perhaps the PO should have gone too.
Hopefully will be back on the road soon.
Bob
Having watched workshop videos where the mechanic works whilst standing up. I convinced myself I needed one of those .
Unit arrives, shockingly heavy, which is good I guess, wheeled into position and stabilising legs screwed down.
Suddenly, I realise that the bike cannot be pushed up the ramp, so with my partner at the ready to clamp the front wheel , I carefully power the bike up the ramp and onto the table.
Partner clamps the front wheel and then helps to keep the bike stable whilst I get off and put her on the centre stand .
Obviously missed the point in the instruction manual that says " you will require several strong pit crew to assist in the loading of the motorcycle ( unless its a honda 125) .
Joking apart. I felt really nervous riding her up the ramp. There is a point where I am on tip toes at best.
This could have gone horribly wrong...
Having watched and laughed on u tube of guys failing to get a bike up a ramp. humility suddenly turned up
The table is just wide enough to get your left foot on to use the centre stand.
If the hydraulic lift arm was positioned higher, the unit could be set into the floor making it easier and safer.
Getting her off will be fun too...
Was much nicer with the bike higher up.
Managed to get the exhaust off. I need to replace three studs, and one which snapped.
But where are the exhaust copper gaskets ? I know I should have gone to Spec savers. perhaps the PO should have gone too.
Hopefully will be back on the road soon.
Bob
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