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Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Mark Trotman, Sep 3, 2003.

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    Mark Trotman Guest

    I've got some work to do on my SO GSX600F, namely, replace the front
    forks and replace the rear disc & caliper. I also need a paint job [3]
    on the fairing, tank etc. so if you have any recommendations on;

    a, A decent paddock stand. [1]

    b, Safe methods of supporting the front whilst I remove / replace the
    forks. [2]

    c, Decent paint shop in the Midlands / South West / Wales [3]

    I would be happy to hear them.

    [1] Not something that's going to fold whilst carry out the work.
    [2] Axle stands under the frame perhaps?
    [3] Just a replication of the original one would do.

    TIA
     
    Mark Trotman, Sep 3, 2003
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    Pip Guest

    The standard purple M&P one.
    There's the traditional beer crate, or a trolley jack under the
    downpipes backed (sided?) up with axle stands under the footpegs. Or
    hang it off a beam in the garage with a rope around the headstock.
     
    Pip, Sep 3, 2003
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    Petel Guest

    Hmmm.. You been reading the "genuine Buell manual".

    That`s what the Yanks recommend for front fork removal!!

    Now.. to grow a tree with the right sort of branch......;-)
    --
    Petel .
    02 M2 Buell.
    C90-ZZR.

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    Petel, Sep 3, 2003
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    Daz Guest

    ....or get a paddock stand that mounts in the headstock.

    --
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    Daz, Sep 3, 2003
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    Steve Guest

    How would axle stands under the footpegs work? Mind would just fold upwards
    I think.
     
    Steve, Sep 3, 2003
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    Lozzo Guest

    Steve fascinated us all by saying...
    I stick the axle stands under the bottom frame rails forward of the
    centre stand.

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    Lozzo
    ZZR1100D, GPZ500S, CB250RS
    BOTAFOT#57/70a, BOTAFOF#57, two#49, MIB#22, TCP#7, BONY#9,
    ANORAK#9, DIAABTCOD#14, UKRMT5BB, IBW#013, MIRTTH#15a/16,
    BotToS#8, GP#2, SBS#10, SH#3.
    Url for ukrm newbies : http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html
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    Lozzo, Sep 3, 2003
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    Macie Guest

    3 bags of sand on the back of the seat [assuming it's got a centre
    stand]
     
    Macie, Sep 4, 2003
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    Timo Geusch Guest

    Petel was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:
    As does Bimota ...
    .... for front *fairing* removal, because you're supposed to take the
    wheel out for that.
    Heh. That'll be a long job, that.
     
    Timo Geusch, Sep 4, 2003
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