godudi
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« on: August 24, 2011, 10:08:34 AM » |
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Hi
I own a Ducati Monster 1100 EVO (single sided swing arm) and I wonder if there are other ways to get the rear wheel off the ground without a rear stand so I can easily clean and lube the chain?
Please share your ideas,
Thanks,
David
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« Last Edit: August 24, 2011, 10:15:22 AM by godudi »
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avizpls
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2011, 10:14:07 AM » |
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got an overhead I beam?
and a few ratchet straps?
Take your seat off and find a sturdy spot to hook onto. The higher on the bike the better, and make the points on the I beam wide apart (at least 4 feet)
Bike will sway, but its doable.
I see your edit and raise you my own: just to lube chain? Have someone sit on the bike and slowly move it for you. the above isnt worths unless you need to remove the wheel.
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godudi
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2011, 10:32:13 AM » |
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got an overhead I beam?
and a few ratchet straps?
Take your seat off and find a sturdy spot to hook onto. The higher on the bike the better, and make the points on the I beam wide apart (at least 4 feet)
Bike will sway, but its doable.
I see your edit and raise you my own: just to lube chain? Have someone sit on the bike and slowly move it for you. the above isnt worths unless you need to remove the wheel.
I don't have an overhead I beam nor someone to sit on the bike and move it for me. |
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2011, 10:36:46 AM » |
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then I'd say you're going to have to clean what chain is accessible, get up and move it so a fresh section of chain can be attended to....repeat as needed until all 98-102 links are complete.
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2011, 10:47:28 AM » |
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then I'd say you're going to have to clean what chain is accessible, get up and move it so a fresh section of chain can be attended to....repeat as needed until all 98-102 links are complete.
This is exactly how I clean it today, and it is very annoying and not practical  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2011, 10:49:53 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2011, 10:58:53 AM » |
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Can I just use a regular floor jack under a certain point and jack the bike up just enough for the rear tire to spin, yet still to be supported by the jack, sidestand, and front tire?
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2011, 11:13:12 AM » |
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Can I just use a regular floor jack under a certain point and jack the bike up just enough for the rear tire to spin, yet still to be supported by the jack, sidestand, and front tire?
thats exactly how you can do it |
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i dont care if you have been a mechanic for 10 years doing something for a long time does not make you good at it, take my gf for an example shes been walking for 28 years and still manages to fall over all the time.
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2011, 11:19:25 AM » |
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thats exactly how you can do it
So now the question should be which part of the bike should I attach the floor jack to/? |
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2011, 11:37:53 AM » |
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Save yourself the trouble and get a rear stand. It's worth it.
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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2011, 03:18:23 PM » |
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If you've got a buddy to help, you can use the side stand as a lever and lean the bike on the front wheel. Works in a pinch. Jump to the 5:05 mark in this Keith Code vid:
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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2011, 03:21:11 PM » |
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Or if you're ballsy you can do it like this guy:
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« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2011, 04:23:55 PM » |
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Not the best idea for a duc, as the side stand is connected to the engine case. Problems can and have occured which can result in $$$ repairs.
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« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2011, 05:23:32 PM » |
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Yeah, definitely do not lean it on the kickstand.
Get a rear stand or do it how you do now.
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« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2011, 05:48:43 PM » |
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 bad idea I guess, scratch that.
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