nacler Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Anyone have ideas/solutions for getting the back of the bike off the ground? I have a paddock stand and axle spools on the back, but thats not helpful for a suspension swap. I have a hydraulic lift I could perhaps use. I saw one guy rigged something with a ladder and rachets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mt707 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just now, nacler said: Anyone have ideas/solutions for getting the back of the bike off the ground? I have a paddock stand and axle spools on the back, but thats not helpful for a suspension swap. I have a hydraulic lift I could perhaps use. I saw one guy rigged something with a ladder and rachets. I just ask about this the other day. I needed to change my tire and I didn’t have a ladder available. I ended up buying one this morning and lifting it with ratchet straps like usual. I don’t know where others hook it, but I hook the straps on the top of the rear peg mount. Just be careful not to pinch the hose going to the break Reservoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted September 23, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted September 23, 2022 I used a paddock stand and then put a car jack with a price of wood under the muffler to take the weight off the shock when I replaced it. That worked well for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetscience Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Pitbull motorcycle jack-stands. Prop em under the passenger pegs. Used in conjunction with paddock stands and Pitbull tire changer, makes the job a breeze. Solid construction, without fear of dropping the bike. Can also be used for checking/servicing everything else on the bike, pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vestal James Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 I also used jack-stands under the passenger pegs (or, rather, the passenger peg brackets) to effect a shock-replacement, the initial lift being managed with a paddock stand. The replacement shock is a K-tech Razor, which I dialed back 3 turns--I'm too old for the track and like my comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evelyndavis Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) To lift the back of your bike for a suspension swap, you can use a hydraulic lift. Place the lift under the frame of the bike, making sure it is stable and balanced. If you don't have a hydraulic lift, you can use a sturdy ladder and ratchet straps. Secure the ratchet straps to a strong point on the bike and loop them over the ladder, then tighten the straps to lift the bike. Always ensure the bike is secure and won't tip over while you're working on it. Edited June 10 by evelyndavis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nozeitgeist1800 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 the way i did mine was with an a-frame ladder and ratchet straps. works great, as long as the ladder you have is sturdy and rated to hold the weight. i used mine twice, once to swap out the rear suspension, and once more but i cant remember what i was doing. just go slowly and itll work totally fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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