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Front forks removal, simplest method

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ka-ja:
Hi,
    On a centre stand, removal of the front wheel often alters the balance and the bike settles down on the stand and rear wheel.

mike the bike:
It's easier to remove the front wheel when it's off the ground.  Otherwise too much weight is on the axle to remove the wheel.

matthewmosse:
I start by poping the font wheel out, bit(s) of wood under the front of the engine or a car jack or string round the headstock depending on where is clear to work. On the 500 I often get away with leaving the clocks and headlight in situ and just unbolt the caliper and mudguard ( or the master cylinder depending on what bolts seem willing to move without breakage or more soaking in wd40 plus heating. )  then just slide the forks from the yokes having slacked the relevant bolts and if needed given a whack with a hide mallett to the top nuts of the forks. Often the wheel comming out gives the balance the required shift to stay put on the centre stand - depends on how level the ground is - and still sensible to have something extra proping the front of the engine just in case things shift - with me that something shifting might be the cat paying a visit to roosting chickens or kids comming to play on stuff they shouldn't. The kid problem is so bad we have had to fit and use locks on the doors these days.

mike the bike:

--- Quote ---The kid problem is so bad we have had to fit and use locks on the doors these days.
--- End quote ---
I know, my kids keep trying to escape from the dungeon as well.

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