bwr Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm beginning to think about doing my first tire change on the RTW. All of the bikes that I've had before have been balanced to resting on the rear wheel when on the center stand -- pull the rear wheel and then they rest on the front. So, never had a need for a stand as long as I only took off one wheel at a time. What should I get for the RTW? Do I need both a rear and front stand or is there a front-only option that will work for me? I'd appreciate recommendations to specific stands. (I've done a bit of searching the forums and seen that some folks tether their bike from above to rafters. That's not an option for me because my garage ceiling is drywall finished). Thanks! Link to comment
mneblett Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 A block of wood and a small jack under the engine for removal of the front wheel. Don't jack it up high enough to lift the centerstand off the ground -- all you need is just enough to get the rear tire to be in contact with the ground. Removal of the rear wheel will result in the front wheel resting on the ground (since the rear wheel mass is removed from the bike. I suppose you could put the block/jack under the bike behind the centerstand for extra security, but no real need to do so. Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 A block of wood and a small jack under the engine for removal of the front wheel.[/b] This worked perfectly for me for years. A few years back I splurged and bought one of these to replace the jack/wood combo. For the price it works too well and being mechanical it won't lose oil/air pressure and ruin your day. Note that I only use it to lift the front end of the bike: at the rear I always use the center stand or my trust old ABBA stand. Link to comment
Dave Parry Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I've always used a block of wood and a trolley jack under the engine without a problem. R1100RT Link to comment
strataj Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I weight the rear of the bike, living in the country I'll have a 50 lbs sack of something to put on the rear seat available. Be sure to always tie off the centerstand, you don't want it to fold up on you it will ruin your day. Jay Link to comment
gordiet Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Scissor jack and a small piece 1/4 plywood. Been using for years. Gt Link to comment
bwr Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks all! The jack/plywood combo was just too obvious for me to think of. Link to comment
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