Front brake-wheel work.

[Noddy]

Just fitted a pair of new discs and calliper refurb and it became very apparent that there should be a more convenient way of lifting the front end with a single trolly jack and a lot less brain power.
While the wheel was out and my back to the sun I looked carefully where the bike could be jacked using a single point while avoiding the exhaust down pipes and I have thought that something like this could work in mild steel.

My big unknown is some advice on the thickness of the jacking plate which I have nominally drawn at 5mm and considering using 'U' section channelling instead of the 'V' section shown.

Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks
Noddy

[Will14]

I just usually use a short length of flat timber approx 6" wide x 1" thick & about 24" long across the bottom of the headers and a small trolley jack, it works fine & the bike is quite stable, although your idea could well be a better option

[Hooli]

I shove it to the side & kick an axle stand under each frame tube. Have a demo from a visiting (slower) black 14.

[Hooli]

Mind you as you've still got the centre stand, just let two breezeblocks ride pillion & you can strip the front end off easily.

[SpongeBob]

I use this for years: very simple. Easily catches frame tubes while clearing exhaust pipes, near the front to work on front end, or more towards the rear to work on the swingarm/shocks for instance. And can be reliably stay several days safely as opposed to hydraulic jacks that should be secured :-)

[Kiwifruit]

20mm ply and scissor jack. Was like that for three days👍

[VladTepes]

It's a challenge without a centre stand for sure.

I like  @SpongeBob 's solution. Never seen one of those for sale anywhere though.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

It's a challenge without a centre stand for sure.

I like  @SpongeBob 's solution. Never seen one of those for sale anywhere though.

Try this one, same idea, different brand.  I'm tempted to get one myself.  https://www.repco.com.au/en/tools-equipment/garage-tools-equipment/jacks/tradequip-500kg-motorcycle-lifter-support-stand-2104t/p/A5489189?rgfeed=true&cid=google-shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&region_id=100472&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsqOMBhDFARIsAFBTN3eV_lZCxyPbso3nCZEN_X2J4xq9amNgS_4_rFiqD77oAVgwB5WVL5MaAmTJEALw_wcB

[grog]

I just ordered Repco stand. $130 with car club discount. Only 2 left in Oz, both in WA.

[Mick_J]

I use this for years: very simple. Easily catches frame tubes while clearing exhaust pipes, near the front to work on front end, or more towards the rear to work on the swingarm/shocks for instance. And can be reliably stay several days safely as opposed to hydraulic jacks that should be secured :-)

That's what I use, works really well.

[grog]

mjgt, tradequip i ordered looks exact similar. Should make easier than jack n centrestand, not thats ever been a problem. Upgrade is good🤞🏻

[VladTepes]

I just ordered Repco stand. $130 with car club discount. Only 2 left in Oz, both in WA.

+$10 delivery? How did you know only 2 left?

[grog]

Repco person saw stock on computer, it arrived today.

[grog]

So lift looks a very strong well built unit. For me will be just to get front up. You blokes with no centrestand will work for both ends. 👍

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Ordered mine today from my local repco here in WA, click and collect, $132 now I can lift the front a bit safer rather than my bit of shaped hardwood under the sump and a trolley jack.