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V7 Stone front wheel removal

Artivati

Just got it firing!
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Hi folks.
I want to remove my V7's front wheel and need some advice on where I can support the front end of the bike to lift the front wheel off the ground.
My Guzzi is fitted with a centre stand, so would it be permissible to place a car trolley jack and stout wooden block under the engine sump to gently lift the front enough, whilst on the centre stand, to lift the front wheel off the ground?
Many thanks
 
Yes, perfectly fine with that method.
 
You might want to take a strap and tie the center stand to something forward. This way if you bump the bike it will not roll off and do a nose plant with the front wheel off. :eek:

Marc
 
Generally speaking, when one of my bikes has a centerstand I just put a large flat board under the centerstand, then place the bike on the stand and (if necessary) weight the other end to hold the wheel up that I'm removing.

I haven't done that with my V7 yet, but that's because the centerstand is on order. :laugh:
 
lomax said:
You might want to take a strap and tie the center stand to something forward. This way if you bump the bike it will not roll off and do a nose plant with the front wheel off. :eek:

Marc

Good evening Lomax
That thought did cross my mind as I snoozed in the bathtub last night!
Will do!

Regards to all
 
My v7 does not have a center stand but it does have a front flat. Any tips about how to correctly support the bike to remove the front wheel? I do not want to damage that expensive looking finned engine cover beneath the motor
 
I put a Jack under the center stand braket on the right hand side. And tie the side stand to the frame, so it dosent slip, then i tie down the end im not changing tire on. Note i have a bike lift tho. With No lift, you could weight it down with a sand bag.

My v7 does not have a center stand but it does have a front flat. Any tips about how to correctly support the bike to remove the front wheel? I do not want to damage that expensive looking finned engine cover beneath the motor
 
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