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Jaydub
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 09:21 am: |
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I had a front rim that had a bent lip. Keith at DarkHorseMoto, sold me a fantastic rim. I mounted and balanced the tire, but when I went to change out the rim, I realized I was in over my head. I have everything to do the job but a jack / stand. I tried to hoist using the rafters in garage, but realized - this will end badly - thanks |
Thumper74
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 09:36 am: |
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I hoisted my first one with two ratchet straps. Use two rafters. Run the strap to your handlebar on that side and just use the ratchet aspect of the straps to lift the front end up a few inches to get it off the ground... It's more stable than just throwing a strap over the rafter and quicker than a lift... |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 09:53 am: |
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Jaydub, post over in the C3 forum: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 97725.html I'm sure someone will help you out. |
Spike
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 10:22 am: |
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Jay- I'm in the Raleigh area and have a set of pit-bull stands that I use on my own XB. I sent you a PM with my phone number, give me a call and I can bring them over. Mike |
Jaydub
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 10:44 am: |
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Thanks Guys!! - I got it - the power of 2 ratchet straps and my little giant ladder will post a pic once i find my usb cable I can't beleive how easy that was!!! |
Jaydub
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 11:53 am: |
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here is the little giant tire change tool
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M2nc
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 10:03 pm: |
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Glad you got it Jay. If ever you need help jump on C3. There is plenty of help around you. If ever on the road and east of Raleigh toward the coast there are several of us out here that can help as well. |
Bigdaddy
| Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 11:15 pm: |
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Jay, You're nearly *surrounded* with folks willing to help you out. I'm very close to you every Fri, Sat, & Sun. Post if you need something. |
Jaydub
| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 08:17 am: |
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thanks guys! - Its nice to know that help is just a BadWeb away |
Jlnance
| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 09:26 am: |
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Jaydub - I see you've got it, glad it worked out. I'm in Raleigh, it would be good to meet you sometime. I'm going to Michaels this morning, it's a good place to meet locals if you want to show up. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25 0211 |
Jaydub
| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 12:29 pm: |
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thats pretty close - possibly head out there next weekend |