The Best Way To Hold The FJR Upright For Shock & Fork Removal ?

[101stpathfinder]

I have finally made a decision on my '05. My first tasks will be transferring my suspension (Penske/AK-20s) over to my '08.

The bike has been sitting for 6 months with me agonizing every time I think of not fixing it and letting it go. The Gen 2 is … OK,

but I love the '05. The engine seemed so much stronger and the handling was a dream. I am hoping that it is a suspension thing

and a swap will change my attitude. So:

Now I need to remove the shock and front forks so that I can take them to Traxxion for the setting up of the '08. I would like to

build a stand for the '05 so I can start parting her out. (This is about as easy as putting down a beloved dog) The bike has 262k and

runs sweet except for a blown seal. With the new FJRs in my sight, I want to make the '08 my LD bike and purchase a new FJR.

So to those that have made stands, devised hangers or any other method, please post up. Pics would be the best.

- Thanks, Tony

 

[PJ4863]

Any time I've pulled my forks, I did it with a floor jack under the headers. Long term, I'd build a stand with black pipe.

 

[Ignacio]

So to those that have made stands, devised hangers or any other method, please post up. Pics would be the best.

Many documented at one of the External links here. FJR1300.info, How To section. And talked about many, Many, MANY times on the forum. Try searching on stand to start.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Any time I've pulled my forks, I did it with a floor jack under the headers. Long term, I'd build a stand with black pipe.

I used galvanized...but a pipe stand is a simple solution Tony.

Have fun with the '08 build-up, fresh fancy suspenders will make a huge difference!

--G

 

[Cav47]

I hate to admit it, but I used the rafters of my garage and tiedown straps. One on each one of the handle bars and one through the 357 rack in the back. A significant amount of weight was on the center stand.

It was a desperate time, it called for desperate measures.

 

[Geezer]

I hate to admit it, but I used the rafters of my garage and tiedown straps. One on each one of the handle bars and one through the 357 rack in the back. A significant amount of weight was on the center stand. It was a desperate time, it called for desperate measures.

I do the same thing, except my garage is under my house so I use the joists. I bored through a pair of joists and put a piece of iron rod through the holes to hook the straps to. I use two rods about four feet apart. Even with the straps I still put a scissor jack under the header pipes to share the load.

 

[bigjohnsd]

Bike on center stand

Harbor freight lift

Scissors jack under headers

Before scissors jack I used a couple of ratchet straps to pull rear down to get weight off front tirend with bike on lift and center stand

 

[Heen]

I also hang mine from the ceiling in the garage. I use soft straps to the frame.

 

[NTXFJR]

With significant parts of suspension being permanently removed, maybe build up a box to mimic this?

 

[101stpathfinder]

I hate to admit it, but I used the rafters of my garage and tiedown straps. One on each one of the handle bars and one through the 357 rack in the back. A significant amount of weight was on the center stand. It was a desperate time, it called for desperate measures.

Unfortunately I have a poured concrete ceiling in my garage, otherwise that would be a consideration.

BTW: Did you know that adding twists to straps makes them stronger? (Sling loading knowledge from my 101st days)

 

[Pterodactyl]

Ya, but back when you were a Screaming Eagle those straps were still being used on mules.

 

[2degreesout]

I use a wood stand under the header and the pipe frame. The pipe frame is good for holding up other items

 

[2degreesout]

Like handle bars, GPS mount

 

[Klubis]

Looks like a scene from Fifty Shades! Just kidding. That looks like a really functional design.

 

[2degreesout]

Looks like a scene from Fifty Shades! Just kidding. That looks like a really functional design.

Don't give my wife any ideas

 

[rPGoatBoy]

To hold up the back end of the bike for suspension upgrade/lubrication I used jack stands under the muffler brackets after removing the mufflers.

 

[HotRodZilla]

BTW: Did you know that adding twists to straps makes them stronger? (Sling loading knowledge from my 101st days)

Are you sure about that dork? From Rappel Master school, knots reduce rope/strap strength an average of 30%. This is due to the bends in the rope. I wonder if twists have the same kind of effect. Besides, if you're cutting it so close that you have to twist the straps in order to eek out the last bit of strength, you're cutting it way to close. Personally, I like my straps twist free!

FWIW, Home Depot has really nice ratchet straps with built in soft ties. They hold my dirt bike down without issue, and I'm betting I could suspend my entire FJR by just one strap. If we lived closer, I'd send you my pipe stand. As it is, you may just have to build one. Cheap, easy, and very effective! I can give you measurements if you need.

 

[NTXFJR]

Hey, at least when they jump and their chute gets twisted up they can rest assured the cords likely won't fail nearly as easy.....

 

[Kaelaria]