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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 57 Location : GR, MI Points : 1434 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:20 pm | |
| When on the center-stand, where is a good lift point to get the front wheel off the ground for removal? On a Gold Wing you can fit a scissors-jack under the expose engine but on the SWING all I see under there is plastic. I want to remove the front wheel for a tire replacement. Thanks in advance. So far everyone has been very helpful with my newbie questions. I appreciate everyone being so helpful. |
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Cosmic_Jumper Site Admin
Number of posts : 4415 Age : 81 Location : damn near Philadelphia, PA Points : 10759 Registration date : 2009-06-12
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:37 pm | |
| Slide a 1 x 4 across under the body. Say directly below the fuel fill and behind the radiator. Then use the scissors jack to lift. While it looks to be all plastic there is actually a sub frame between the skirts so the 1 x 4 will distribute the weight. |
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zrx212 Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts : 581 Age : 65 Location : Ocala, FL Points : 2039 Registration date : 2020-12-26
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:59 pm | |
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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 57 Location : GR, MI Points : 1434 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:00 pm | |
| Thank You Tim,... EXACTLY the info I needed! |
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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 57 Location : GR, MI Points : 1434 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:03 pm | |
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zrx212 Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts : 581 Age : 65 Location : Ocala, FL Points : 2039 Registration date : 2020-12-26
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:46 pm | |
| You'll see 4 dimples about 3/4 back on lower plastic aft of louvers, center jack there with piece of wood, foam, etc. I use a scissor jack, no real structure above front louvers area. |
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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 57 Location : GR, MI Points : 1434 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:53 pm | |
| - zrx212 wrote:
- You'll see 4 dimples about 3/4 back on lower plastic aft of louvers, center jack there with piece of wood, foam, etc. I use a scissor jack, no real structure above front louvers area.
I understand,... Thank You again! |
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Terry Smith Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts : 403 Age : 60 Location : Auckland, New Zealand Points : 2158 Registration date : 2020-03-11
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:40 pm | |
| I used a scissor jack under the tubular frame cross member at the rear of the plastic piece in the image above. It does seem like a long way back but the Swing carries most of its weight to the rear so it provides a strong and stable point.
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efinglada Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 29 Location : Madrid, Spain Points : 1790 Registration date : 2020-02-12
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sat Jan 08, 2022 5:38 pm | |
| Hi to all, Has anyone hoisted a sw hanging with ropes or straps? If so, which were the hanging points? Thanks |
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steve_h80 Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1037 Location : Teesdale, UK Points : 4245 Registration date : 2016-05-15
| Subject: Re: LIFT POINT Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:42 am | |
| The front sub-frame is the way to go, but don't forget the piece of wood as the sub-frame runs each side not across the middle. It also develops surface corrosion over the years so next time you're in there give it a coat paint. |
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