First time off the ground!

[Jag]

Since it was in the 40's today here in Michigan I said, screw it!....time to put the blacked out powder coated grill on and try out all the lift stuff I made. I had a new tire to replace the original Metz so I decide it was a good opportunity to swap it out. The bike lifted real easy with the Craftsman aluminum lift I bought and my lifting plate work like it was suppose to. The only problem is....only the front end came off the ground. With that said, I only lifted the bike far enough to easily remove the front tire. I think if I had removed my still loaded bags to reduce the bike weight in the rear the whole bike might have came up at once. I might have to do some tweaking at a later date, but it looks good for now. I'm glad several forum members mentioned tieing the front forks in place.

Once the tire was off the bike I put my (not quite finished yet) adjustable support under the front roll bars. The bike was pretty stable without using any tie down straps Up to that point, but once I put my little adjustable supports in place it became rock solid. I think I could have jumped on the thing and it wouldn't have moved. I may not need tie downs with the support under the crash bars.

I'm just waiting on the tire to be changed out and if I get it back tomorrow I can start putting things back together. I was going to replace the front brakes with some EBC double sintered, but the current pads still look good in spite of being a front brake guy. Maybe mid summer. Here are a couple of pictures.

My front went up about 2-3 inches before the back started to come off the ground. I also had removed the bags and exhaust pipes.

 

[Bedifferent]

My front went up about 2-3 inches before the back started to come off the ground. I also had removed the bags and exhaust pipes.

Good to know...my tire guy called late this afternoon so I got the tire back and put it back on. I raised the bike a little higher and pressed down on the front fender a bit and the rear wheel did lift. I think if I removed the bags and pipes in preparation for a rear tire replacement I would do okay. If not, I can always anchor the front tire down. It's a delicate balance.

 

[Fingers]

Removing the bags helps a lot after the bike is in the air remove left muffler.

 

[Jag]

Removing the bags helps a lot after the bike is in the air remove left muffler.

Hey fingers what are the tires and the sizes you are using that you like so much! I've been leaning towards a Bridgestone excedra max 200/60/16 for a little more meat in the back,because I don't have anti locks. Front tire I'm undecided.

 

[Fingers]

I'm running Michelin Commander ll's 130/90/16 on front,180/65/16 rear.Presently 23,000+ on the front.the rear tire had 17,500 when it came apart while on the dyno ,to many big high speed pulls I believe it probably had at least 5,000 mi left. I think He different is running the same tires

 

[Jag]

I'm running Michelin Commander ll's 130/90/16 on front,180/65/16 rear.Presently 23,000+ on the front.the rear tire had 17,500 when it came apart while on the dyno ,to many big high speed pulls I believe it probably had at least 5,000 mi left. I think He different is running the same tires

Cool thanks still on the fence, have not ordered tires yet. Think it will take me two weeks to clean all the corrosion off the rear rim.
Heading down your way the end of March, spending two days in Ormand beach on our way to marathon.

 

[Fingers]

If you want to get together let me know.

 

[Fingers]

Oh yeah,Rocky My.atv has best prices for tires

 

[Jag]

Oh yeah,Rocky My.atv has best prices for tires

Already been on their site, best prices on the web for sure. Wife's aunt lives in Ormond, the wife and I are staying on the beach in Daytona, hoping the kids stay with her aunt. I have your # I believe. Maybe we could meet up for a beer, my wife loves to drink Irish and all!!

 

[TriumPhil]

Admit it, Jim! You may not have a brown stain in your britches, but you clearly pissed yourself... the puddle proves it.