I did a search but couldn't find how do you guys jack up the front to remove the wheel on a Champion with Aqua shields?
I did a search but couldn't find how do you guys jack up the front to remove the wheel on a Champion with Aqua shields?
Duck
My Roadsmith has the aquashields/running boards and I place a 2x4 short enough to just miss the running boards under the center/front of engine case and use floor jack to lift front of trike. I also leave in neutral and put chock behind both rear wheels.
Wing with Roadsmith kit, Traxxion Ak20 cartridges and Accuride System.
07 ST 1300 for two-wheeled fun!
I do the same.. Did the same with my '06 and Motor Trike conversion....
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Thanks guys, that is just what I was thinking.
Duck
Walmart sells ramps for cars made by Rhino. These are handy for all kinds of jacking chores on a trike. You drive up on one, block rear tires and then you will have lots of room for a motorcycle jack to roll under your trike's engine. Jack it up a tad, slide the ramp out and the front tire is ready to remove. You might also consider a couple of jackstands for rear work.
wiredgeorge Mico, TX.
do you need to remove the belly pan before doing this? I removed the front part of belly pan that exposes the front end of the engine case / oil filter, looks like i can place a 2 x 4 just behind the oil filter but then it will only touch the engine block, not the frame at all. Is this acceptable?