Hi again, and a question

[davesc]

Hi All,

I've just returned to the GS fold after a couple of years on a Honda ATAS. I never really got on with the Honda, so I've traded it in for a 2016 1200 GS. Very nice it is too.

It's a low mileage bike (3600), and it still has the original tyres, so the plan is to swap them out this week for a pair of Conti Trail Attack 3's.

The question is, can I safely take both wheels off the bike at once, on the centre stand with the engine jacked/chocked at the front? I assume the weight distribution is still forward with both wheels out?

Cheers

Dave

 

[Winjar]

Yes correct very safe.

 

[Flaming T]

Yes, no problem. In the past, I used an up turned bucket on the fork legs ‘just in case’.

I have since invested in a front wheel paddock stand that cost about £30.


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[Big Si]

Hi All,

I've just returned to the GS fold after a couple of years on a Honda ATAS. I never really got on with the Honda, so I've traded it in for a 2016 1200 GS. Very nice it is too.

It's a low mileage bike (3600), and it still has the original tyres, so the plan is to swap them out this week for a pair of Conti Trail Attack 3's.

The question is, can I safely take both wheels off the bike at once, on the centre stand with the engine jacked/chocked at the front? I assume the weight distribution is still forward with both wheels out?

Cheers

Dave

Really??

Why wouldn't it be provided the parking area is reasonably flat and level?

 

[Reggie353]

I took the back off first. Then used the scissor jack from my wife’s polo under the belly pan to hold the front up while I took the front wheel out. Was pretty stable.


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[Deleted account 210609001]

If I'm removing the front wheel at home I jack the front under the belly pan, remove the front wheel, replace the axle, and lower it onto an axle stand. I use a chuck of old rag to protect the axle but not sure this is actually necessary. It could be done without a jack if you have a heavy and reliable person to lean on the back while you remove the wheel and replace it with the stand. It leaves it very stable.

Then remove the rear wheel if required.

I imagine a sturdy bucket would do just as well. Not sure I have a bucket I'd trust though.

 

[malcopopolo]

I support the front by refitting the front axle and using a car axle stand.

 

[CPJS]

I support the front by refitting the front axle and using a car axle stand.

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