| Author | Message | ||
     Pmjolly |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZGrxp09QhA&feature =youtu.be At the end, there are a couple of pictures showing how I supported everything. That Pitbull restraint is bolted to the concrete with 3/8" drop in anchors. There is also a picture of what I believe would be the first thing to break if you go too far down. It is a couple of wires at the front of the engine. They might not be an issue if the wheel is still on. You might not be able to go that far. I wish I could figure out how others post youtube videos here. All I could do was post a link. | ||
| Pmjolly |
On another note, the service manual says to use a wide scissor jack to lower the motor. My floor jack worked very well because the wheels on the jack allowed the jack to stay under the motor as things moved around. I think a scissor jack might tip over when things shift. If you watch from the side views, even the angle of the rear axle changes. The whole bike moves down and forward just a little. | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Pmjolly, you speak the truth 100%! I know because I found out the hard way! The bike's weight shifts toward the center as the engine goes down. Yes you can lower it ALL THE WAY DOWN! Bringing it back up requires the rear of the chassis be bolted down or held down. Bring it back up very carefully. Yes, wide floor jack with a wide track makes a huge difference. Do NOT use a scissor jack. I'll say it again, do NOT use a scissor jack! You can use it for additional support but NOT to hold the engine down or raise it. | ||
| Pmjolly |
I actually meant the angle of the swingarm to frame changes. The whole setup sort of moves like a pair of scissors slightly closing. |
