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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: chrisb on 26 Jun, 2018, 13:15

Title: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: chrisb on 26 Jun, 2018, 13:15
The tank is off for refurb, and I want to remove both wheels to work on them.  Is it safe to take the wheels off and support the bike using the centrestand and some blocks of wood under the front of the engine?   Many thanks
Title: Re: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: Mark B on 26 Jun, 2018, 13:28
I found it more stable to leave the front wheel spindle in place and support the front of the bike from that.
Title: Re: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: chrisb on 26 Jun, 2018, 18:21
many thanks.  Will give that a go.
Title: Re: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: chrisb on 02 Jul, 2018, 19:00
Thanks for the tip.  It is surprisingly stable and well balanced, especially on this new 'paddock stand'!. 
Title: Re: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: Mark B on 04 Jul, 2018, 11:30
That's rather more professional than the upturned plastic bucket that I used!
Title: Re: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: Phil C on 04 Jul, 2018, 11:53
And a very clean and tidy looking workshop!
Title: Re: B31 - advice on supporting bike to remove both wheels?
Post by: chrisb on 05 Jul, 2018, 07:30
thanks chaps.  I've worked on newer bikes, but the BSA is a whole new world - I feel like I am starting from scratch again.  I've had to get my head around Whitworth spanner sizes, 'gas tap' sizing and until last week I thought a 'Tommy bar' was somewhere British soldiers might go for a drink!
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