Standing up bike to remove forks

[DarkMonster620]

Get an under-the-triple front stand.  All the DIY stuff in this thread is fine if you have the space for it and the time to put it together or to rig something up.  A front stand is the most convenient, the fastest and least space consuming way to do it. 

That said, if you really wanna go DIY, use an opened ladder to suspend the front end of your bike. 

Please explain this method..... ...need to remove shocks to inspect after crash... ...
Bike is a  2006 Monster 620 Dark

[Paegelow]

You just park the bike under a step ladder and run a strap through the frame and over the top of the ladder.  I'm sure someone has a picture of it!

[Ddan]

 

That said, if you really wanna go DIY, use an opened ladder to suspend the front end of your bike. 

It also makes a great workstand to rivet a chain on   

[WTSDS]

>>  You'll need a rear stand and a floor jack. Most people jack the fron from under the horizontal header pipe.   Ducpainter


A floor jack with a bit of wood wedged into the area where the exhaust valve cover meets the cylinder head, just ahead of the fins. You'll need to do a bit of rough carpentry to get a horizontal base for the jack to bear the load securely

BUT any method of lifting from underneath guarantees the machine will fall over sideways sooner or later unless it's lashed to rafters, ladders or hooks in the walls

[DarkMonster620]

It also makes a great workstand to rivet a chain on   

For demo purposes, could you set it up and take a photograph and post it?

[Ddan]

For demo purposes, could you set it up and take a photograph and post it?

I'm pretty sure there's one posted somewhere around here.

[Spidey]

It also makes a great workstand to rivet a chain on   

      

Where's Ash's photo?  Edit:  Found it.  And damn, it's still funny.         

[theducatikid]

I'm pretty sure there's one posted somewhere around here.

Here's how I did it to remove the front wheel:





You still need a rear stand to keep it stable side to side.  If you're handy with a welder you can build one like this:

[DarkMonster620]

Thank you for the photographs...
Nice rearstand......The straps, what's the rating? 

[He Man]

Thank you for the photographs...
Nice rearstand......The straps, what's the rating? 

enough, even the cheapest $15 home depot straps will hold the bike up, your not lifting more than 200s up there ( hell i can pick the front end up with my bare hands)

[DarkMonster620]

enough, even the cheapest $15 home depot straps will hold the bike up, your not lifting more than 200s up there ( hell i can pick the front end up with my bare hands)

No need to brag how strong u are...
Tks for the input... now I've got something to do apart from going to vote on Sunday...
Where can I send my for to re-anodize in black?

[scooby]

I've used 2 methods (both require )...



My buddy Pete W in this pic - his method...



My method... (beer not shown...) 

[pitbull]

I only have 1/3 of a garage as the other 2/3 was converted to living space by the previous owner of the house. With so little room, I just built a wooden engine stand and lift the bike from the tail onto the stand.

[corey]

unfortunately... all my jackstands are stuck under a 1965 mustang that's not going anywhere soon...

[DarkMonster620]

I only have 1/3 of a garage as the other 2/3 was converted to living space by the previous owner of the house. With so little room, I just built a wooden engine stand and lift the bike from the tail onto the stand.

Could you post pic?