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Is it safe?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:30 am
by Brett
Is it ok to jack up my bike from the engine/sump? I have to take off the front wheel, and all I have is a trolley jack and two axle stands.
If not any suggestions please?
Re: Is it safe?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:45 am
by rover220
use a yellow pages (between the jack an sump) or similar and itll be fine.
Re: Is it safe?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:51 am
by masterofinsanity
done it b4 myself mate or if you have access to a hoist put some straps throught the frame.
Re: Is it safe?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:06 am
by Brett
Nice one. I'll do it tomorrow, the weathers looking pretty grim at the moment.
Re: Is it safe?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:40 am
by rene
i use a block of wood across the engine and 2 jacks eaither side works a treat
Re: Is it safe?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:46 am
by Scott221
rene wrote:i use a block of wood across the engine and 2 jacks eaither side works a treat
+1 on that! Ive done that on a few bikes, works great.