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CB400f-Servicing and General repairs + Wheel removal. Lifts and stands ??

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400 Cafe Racer:
Hi Guys,

You guessed it - my good lady said "what would you like for Christmas". ;D ;D ;D

Since I am only back into biking for the past 3 yrs, I haven't invested into any special kit for balancing/lifting the bike to do work.
I was trying to get the benefit of your experience on what works well for lifting/suspending the 400f to do:

1. Work with the bike suspended about 1 foot from the ground with both wheels free, using a central lift from the sump and tubular frame area. This would be my preferred option if there is a suitable piece of kit.

My experience while improvising with a trolley jack is that the centre of gravity is well forward, and jacking there results in lifting the rear wheel, rather than the front, with a tendency for the bike to tip forwards. Blocks are needed to clear the exhaust pipes near the frame.  Would  straps onto a lift platform achieve a satisfactory balance ?


2. And if using pit type stands, would the removal of the front wheel  present problems due to the fork cap and spindle design.?

What works well for you on your 400f. ;) :)

Appreciate your experience on this type of kit.

Thanks

Dennis

billdn:
Hi ,I invested in a lift called Easy Rizer, not cheap but leaves both wheels off ground and lifts to good height so no more aching back or floor scrabbling. 

billdn:
https://youtu.be/tKh6d7RPiag

Try this link.
Cheers
Bill

400 Cafe Racer:

--- Quote from: billdn on November 12, 2021, 05:53:03 PM ---https://youtu.be/tKh6d7RPiag

Try this link.
Cheers
Bill

--- End quote ---

Thanks Bill, ;D

The link is very useful and I can see the range of models they offer.  I will keep this one in mind.

Was yours the blue or red design ?

How did you secure it when lifting ?

Thanks

Dennis

Laverdaroo:
put it on its centre stand so the back wheel is off the floor and suspend the front with a strop from the bars to the ceiling...cheap and simple and it'lll never move. That way you can have some shiny spanners in your stocking  as well!

 8)

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