Remove Front Tire

[Ammo]

Originally Posted by earz

No matter how stable it seems, it's not worth the risk if you don't have a front AND rear stand. Front stands are not stable by themselves. They are designed to be accompanied by a rear stand.

good advice on that!!!

[Pegasus1]

But while you are visiting the local shop you might want to invest in a set of good stands. They make cleaning and maintenance a lot safer and easier.

[earz]

Originally Posted by Pegasus1

But while you are visiting the local shop you might want to invest in a set of good stands. They make cleaning and maintenance a lot safer and easier.

Or...make one of these

Homemade free standing wheel chock

(a little different design)
http://www.thedurlands.com/download/WheelChocks.pdf


These are great because you can use them on the front or rear and you have something to strap the bike to (unlike a stand). Once strapped down, you can use a regular jack to lift the opposite end of the bike off the ground. The only disadvantage is not being able to remove both wheels at once.

[shapeless]

Originally Posted by Pegasus1

But while you are visiting the local shop you might want to invest in a set of good stands. They make cleaning and maintenance a lot safer and easier.

I have a rear one.