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Athame57:
I am taking my front wheel off during the weekend and wonder if anyone has a method to share. My issue is that with the front wheel off the unsupported bike tips forward, even with the tank off. I found a scissor jack under the sump (or was it even the oil filter) very unstable so I used a stack of bricks under the oil filter, which can't do it any good. By now you'll guess I do not have a garage to work in. Ideas anyone?

taysidedragon:
Support the engine under the sump, not the oil filter. Put a flat piece of softwood or old rags in contact with the sump to spread the load and avoid damage.
If possible where you are you could strap the back of the bike down. Use a metal railing or post which isn't going to move!

ka-ja:
When I had a centre stand, I found that removing the front wheel put the balance backwards onto the rear wheel, packing wasn't required, Mr Honda wouldn't have designed it any other way, ie. a puncture while out riding, miles from anywhere.

robvangulik:

--- Quote from: ka-ja on September 05, 2020, 09:24:13 AM ---When I had a centre stand, I found that removing the front wheel put the balance backwards onto the rear wheel, packing wasn't required, Mr Honda wouldn't have designed it any other way, ie. a puncture while out riding, miles from anywhere.

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Can you make a picture of yourself doing that? I have never seen a Honda balanced like that, far too much weight on the front, the only time I saw that done was with an older type BMW.
Most Honda's (that I know of) have the whole weight of the engine in front of the main stand.

Athame57:

--- Quote from: ka-ja on September 05, 2020, 09:24:13 AM ---When I had a centre stand, I found that removing the front wheel put the balance backwards onto the rear wheel, packing wasn't required, Mr Honda wouldn't have designed it any other way, ie. a puncture while out riding, miles from anywhere.

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Somebody must have taught it to sit! Could it sit up and beg as well?  ;D

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