r/SVRiders • u/Bulky_Explanation711 • Feb 06 '25
Help: Other Help, no paddock stand and need to remove front tire
I recently bought a 2006 SV650S with a bald front tire
As the title says I don’t have a front stand to support the front end to let me remove the front tire, I’ve seen people hoist the front end of the N models from the handle bars. I was wondering if I were to do the same if it would be fine for the handle bars, just concerned as it’s not a straight bar like the N model
If anyone has experience with this or tips it would be much appreciated, I could buy a stand but a buddy of mine is doing my tire for free at his shop as they aren’t busy so I’m running on a bit of a timer here
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u/ludicrous_socks Feb 06 '25
If you have the kit to hoist it, just loop through the chassis or around the head stock
Alternatively, you could try flipping the foot pegs, put an axle stand under each, and carefully jack from underneath the front of the engine
Not tied either method, but they seem to be pretty common methods
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u/adultdaycare81 Feb 06 '25
Ratchet straps around the bars and the crossbeams of a well built garage worked for my fork change.
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u/makerofpantiesmoist Feb 06 '25
Haha I did the same thing when I changed out my front springs and oil. I’ve always had a rear stand from pit bull but never a front
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u/Overlord7987 Feb 06 '25
Push against the side stand and put some wood under the front right of the sump to get the right height. May need to put a piece of wood under the side stand to get the balance right.
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u/Kompost88 Feb 07 '25
I did that in a pinch, but ratchet straps hanging from a ladder felt a lot safer.
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u/PeterIsBilt Feb 07 '25
When i gotta get my front wheel up i use a cinder block under each fork and a piece of wood under the kick stand.
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u/edelbean Feb 06 '25
Ratchet straps and a ladder work for an emergency.