Would you do it?

[brianinpa]

I have seen a lot of people post pictures similar to this:

The claim is that it makes changing the rear tire easier. So, would you lay your bike on the side to do any maintenance to it?

Just curious...

 

[AApple]

H :sensored: L NO!! :nea: At least, not intentionally!
I've heard of guys doin that too. Just not an option for me, but if someone else wants to do it with their own ride, more power to them.

 

[dan filipi]

I have many times but I put moving blankets on the floor to protect.

 

[slabghost]

For engine work I have leaned it over to the right side but not clear over to the floor.

 

[Denver]

Would not want to do it myself, :nea: but understand why a person might choose this way of doing things. :yes:Looks like they are using a rug, with the centerstand, & crash bar's, to protect the bike itself, WORKS :good: :hi:

 

[ejohnw]

I always believed in the saying Keep the Shiny Side Up. It might give you better access to the task or removing the rear tire but it just doesn't look right.

 

[Mysteryrider]

ummm NO NO NO NO NO NO :head bang:

 

[brianinpa]

I guess I have always looked at it as if you need to lay the bike over, you don't have the right tool... buy a lift. Oh and I am in he H :sensored:L NO NO NO NO camp...

 

[mcgovern61]

Not sure if this counts........I've, on more than one occasion.......let my wife get off the bike while laying down on it's side like that.

(Not saying there may not have been an error on my part to put the side stand down before disembarking!) :hihihi: :smilie_happy:

 

[brianinpa]

mcgovern61 » Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:48 pm[/url]":2dqa9xrg]
Not sure if this counts........I've, on more than one occasion.......let my wife get off the bike while laying down on it's side like that.

(Not saying there may not have been an error on my part to put the side stand down before disembarking!) :hihihi: :smilie_happy:

That's different... the bike took a nap!

 

[Ansimp]

mcgovern61 » Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:48 am[/url]":29xp2ab4]
Not sure if this counts........I've, on more than one occasion.......let my wife get off the bike while laying down on it's side like that.

(Not saying there may not have been an error on my part to put the side stand down before disembarking!) :hihihi: :smilie_happy:

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:
Always thinking of your good lady, such a gentleman Gerry :good:

 

[Omega Man]

:nea: Fluids have a way of going into the wrong places when vehicle is off center like that.

~O~

 

[kerryb]

It seems to me the shiny side IS up on that bike...(all the sides are shiny!)

 

[Terry]

I did it to get at the centerstand on my 1100, it caused no issues. Put an old rug down, layed it gently over on the guards.

 

[brianinpa]

Omega Man » Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:33 pm[/url]":24hjjp10]
:nea: Fluids have a way of going into the wrong places when vehicle is off center like that.

~O~

Oh, but they will drain back to where they belong... or at least that is what is claimed... :nea:

 

[backlander]

On an 1800, in a heartbeat, one side swing arm, makes it simple and quick.

 

[Tom_Charlton]

NO. Chain the front wheel down and pick up the back with a cherry picker. Use jack stands and never get directly under the bike. (There's a Safety guy watching you!!)

 

[msg]

Not for me, but to each his own...

 

[dan filipi]

I like the cherry picker method. I have a hook bolted to my garage ceiling to lift the ass end with a hand winch. Works good.

 

[Denver]

Framed a steel beam into the rafters about 20 years ago, to safely lift bikes with a chain hoist, & straps. :heat: Biggest drawback was central bike area was occupied with the bike & supporting of it, as lifting area was limited to this area. :headscratch: Table can be moved, so work area can be off to the side, & space is better utilised. :good:Hated to give up the floor space for the table, :roll: but love the darn thing. :smilie_happy: