how to lift fjr for maintenance
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FJRless
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Why not the centerstand? Not enough clearance? If not, hoist the back of the bike using tie down straps affixed to some overhead support. I use a ladder with a 2x10 at the top.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
nice set up... I just dont want to crush the pipes. my atv jack has long rectangular pads so it may be ok, but dont want to risk it.
I read that you will need to jack it up a bit without the center stand because one of the bolts is in the way of the stand.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
Build that board, put it on top of your jack. The two uprights go between the pipes and the fairing to the bottom on the motor. Problem solved.
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
I use my lift when removing and installing the rear shock. I also used it when installing Kouba Links on LastChance's bike.
Karmak
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I've changed the height numerous times-different heights, back to stock, down again, etc. and never had the bike on anything other than the center stand. Also changed shocks several times on the '05 and '08-no problems.
Aasland
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I jack it up on the pipes all the time after some knowledgable folks told me they're made to handle this. SO far no problems.
Although .. I have the stock pipes. Not sure if any aftermarket ones would hold up.
Although .. I have the stock pipes. Not sure if any aftermarket ones would hold up.
fjrrider
aka "sprocket"
If you have a shop or garage with exposed trusses, this works quite well. Oh you'll need a puller too!
Use the hoist out in the barn:
Karmak
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Dexter, use the center stand and put a 2x4 under the back wheel-when it comes time to line up the bolts holes you only need to lever the back tire up or down a bit. Nothing needs to be complicated to change your links.
Joe2Lmaker
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sgoat
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Here's what I've used for several years now. Folds flat to sit next to the wall.
https://www.fjr1300.info/howto/frontstand.html
https://www.fjr1300.info/howto/frontstand.html
thanks for all the replies guys... I used my padded atv lift on the stock pipes and slick as nothing the links are in... this forum rocks :yahoo:
HyperPete
Opinionated curmudgeon
2024 update, since fjr1300 info is long gone:
https://web.archive.org/web/20190117142717/https://www.fjr1300.info/howto/frontstand.html
One of the first things I did went I bought my FJR in 2006. Incredibly useful. Takes up no room while stored. Use it to this day.
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I use a sling under the handlebars and lift using a block and tackle. I have one of those front wheel 90 degree stands but didn't find it easy to use.
The reason I used the block and tackle was that last time I had the front tire replaced the shop said to just bring the wheel in because they didn't have time to lift the bike, remove the wheel etc.
I welded two pieces of angle iron together to make a beam for the lift and it sits across two shelves at the back of my garage. You don't want to see my garage, LOL.
The reason I used the block and tackle was that last time I had the front tire replaced the shop said to just bring the wheel in because they didn't have time to lift the bike, remove the wheel etc.
I welded two pieces of angle iron together to make a beam for the lift and it sits across two shelves at the back of my garage. You don't want to see my garage, LOL.
