$ 300 + for a Center Stand Or other Stand was a bit much when you can make a project out of it to entertain yourself in these Times.
AND then you have those $$$ to Spend on Fun stuff like Exhaust, tuning
Or Tooling up for other jobs...
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Lifting V7 Stone III
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$ 300 + for a Center Stand Or other Stand was a bit much when you can make a project out of it to entertain yourself in these Times.
AND then you have those $$$ to Spend on Fun stuff like Exhaust, tuning
Or Tooling up for other jobs...
AquilaTorre
Tuned and Synch'ed
Hey there folx, sorry to revive an old topic but I didn't want to create another thread and clutter up the forum.
I was not a fan of the additional weight (and price) of a centerstand, so I picked up a Bikemaster Liftstick, essentially an extendable "kickstand" that you can use to jack up the bike. It worked out quite well as I just picked up a screw in my rear tire soon after I recieved my order. Being a broke-a$$ millenial I am pretty much forced to do a lot of the maintenance/repairs myself, luckily the Guzzi is such an easy to work on machine. However, this got me thinking about how I could lift the front with the Liftstick. It's too long to use under the frame, but I was wondering if it was possible to lift the front using the round protrusion on the front of the engine? AFAIK that is where the alternator is located. My question is, since the V7iii has what looks to be a non removable cover on the alternator, would that cover be strong enough to use as a lifting point in case of doing a repair/replace on the front tire?
Cheers,
- CJ
I was not a fan of the additional weight (and price) of a centerstand, so I picked up a Bikemaster Liftstick, essentially an extendable "kickstand" that you can use to jack up the bike. It worked out quite well as I just picked up a screw in my rear tire soon after I recieved my order. Being a broke-a$$ millenial I am pretty much forced to do a lot of the maintenance/repairs myself, luckily the Guzzi is such an easy to work on machine. However, this got me thinking about how I could lift the front with the Liftstick. It's too long to use under the frame, but I was wondering if it was possible to lift the front using the round protrusion on the front of the engine? AFAIK that is where the alternator is located. My question is, since the V7iii has what looks to be a non removable cover on the alternator, would that cover be strong enough to use as a lifting point in case of doing a repair/replace on the front tire?
Cheers,
- CJ
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Another untimely thread revival (sorry), but I wanted to share my effort lifting the V7 as it may help others. I had some axle stands at home and couldnt find a bike lift at short notice where I live so I improvised a solution. Tyres were really worn and I didn´t fancy my chances at the local tyre shop to get the wheels off my bike without scratching it. I hope it helps anyone with a tight budget, or if you´re anything like me, just plain tight.
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If it works it is a good solution.
As long as it’s sturdy and safe 
... and how does it raise the rear wheel, clear so that it'll be easily removed?
The little scissor Jack in the middle ?
Hiding under the small board ?
Hiding under the small board ?
I took that thick wooden board (10cm or so) and stuck it under the side stand, then pulled the bike towards the left to get the rear wheel up. My wife (after a short course on safe axle stand operation) placed it under that metal bar. Once in, I pushed the bike in the other direction and she placed the other axle stand in. After that all you do is jack up under the sump with a flat board. I protected metal surfaces with a layer of sticky cork so as not to scratch anything. And after all that you go to the tyre shop where they tell you that they don't have those sizes in stock and it'll take two weeks.
Welcome to the bane of every motorcycle mechanic in the world at this time.
The worldwide parts manufacturing logistics and distribution nightmares, compliments of COVID-19.
It really sucks!