Lifting the back wheel...

[alec_h]

Trying to prop up my bike (ZX-6R 2002) so the back wheel isn't on the floor.

I can't have any weight on the swing arm as im trying to set up the rear suspension, so a paddock stand is out of the question.

Anyone have any knowledge or know how on how to do this without damaging anything?
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[Mudskipper]

Abba stand has been mentioned on here once or twice.

Having now properly watched the demo vid, and with jobs I'm gonna need to do, I'm soooo getting one.
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[binge]

ta da

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/binge/DSC00543.jpg

[Finglonga]

[G]

If it's just for setting up the sag, just lifting it up on to the side stand while someone else measures it.
Not recommended, of course, but if your side stand's in ok condition, shouldn't be a problem.

[alec_h]

Aha, the pic looks like a great idea!

Problem with the side stand method is noone would help me in my house! Not really got any mates that i would trust with holding the weight of me bike, but i guess they could measure. Sad state of affairs tbh.

I'll have a butchers at the abba stand if I can

Cheers for the info!
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[yen_powell]

Put the sidestand down, push the bike so the backwheel lifts and all the weight is on the sidestand and front wheel. With one of your feet push a car axle stand set to the right height under the right hand footrest hanger. Lower the bike and the backwheel will be in the air.
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[NSR Mick]

A garage and ratchet straps.

https://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/micklivesey/DSC00426.jpg
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[loply]

[G]

Thus saying if your sidestand is in good condition ... should only be a problem if the sidestand is a bit dodgy to start with.

[SoND]

Get a rickety table.

https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C05%5C06%5Cbikepics-1279615-800.jpg
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[Mr Hammers]

If it has a tube under the frame, you can put it on the sidestand, slide a bar through it, then stick an axle stand underneath the bar (on the other side of the sidestand) lift the bike up using the bar/axlestand as the pivot point, then slide the other axle stand under the bar on the sidestand side.

Then you have this;
https://www.planetash.net/nsr/axlestand.jpg
Only works if there is that tube to slide your bar into, of course. In the case of the NSR i think it was originally meant for the main stand. Not sure if yours will have one.

Only downside is i have to remove the lower fairings to do it.

That said, i do like gsxrmick's ratchet strap idea. Think i'll do it that way next time
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[binge]

[SoND]

Used a ratchet to lift mine up aswell. Don't have any roof beams in the garage so I welded this frame up. It's a bit of a waste of space when you dont need it though.

https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C05%5C03%5Cbikepics-1275820-800.jpg
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[Villers]

The abba stands are ok but they are pretty expensive for wwhat is basically some welded box section and some over priced adaptors.

Ive got one I bought off a mate and it is useful. Much more stable than the paddock stands Ive tried and of course it takes the weight off your swingarm. Also good if you want to lift the front also.

I like the pole across the rear subrame like binge has done but Im not sure if Id trust my hayabusa one to hold!
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