Lifting the bike

[mykat]

Hey guys

Is there any way to safely lift the rear of the bike without a bike stand or a center stand? My kat is lowered and I've never been able to get it on the center stand, and I'd prefer to avoid dropping $50-60 on a rear stand if I can.

[md86]

Tree + ratchet-strap . Or un-lower the bike .

[SilentTJ]

maybe a bit obvious, but are you trying to get it on the center stand properly? i know i had a crazy time trying to get it on the center stand the first time until i saw this video and it all seemed so easy after that.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDNqCMNau9A"]YouTube- NB's F6550GS - How to Put the Motorcycle on the Centerstand[/ame]

[paul.miner]

Drive the bike onto some blocks of wood (2x8s?) and then try the centerstand?

[mykat]

maybe a bit obvious, but are you trying to get it on the center stand properly? i know i had a crazy time trying to get it on the center stand the first time until i saw this video and it all seemed so easy after that.

I spent a good amount of trying after seeing similar videos, didn't have any luck.

Drive the bike onto some blocks of wood (2x8s?) and then try the centerstand?

This sounds dangerous, but I might try it.

[ITS_NOT_A_KNIFE]

put a jack under the rear knuckle.....and put jack stands on the rear portion of the engine cradle...ill send pics if needed

[mykat]

Pics would be nice, not sure which parts are the rear knuckle and the engine cradle