Thanks for your comments Felix............all the points you made were right.

Got it all working great over the weekend.

The bobbins locate on the frame nice & snug. However, the side panels have to come off to locate the pad under the front exhaust down pipe. I used a slat of wood to distribute the weight.

The mate who I bought it off used to have a blade and was convinced that locating the front pad on the exhaust was fine................I wasn't so sure..............we got the bike fixed securely and prepared to lift and I bottled it

I could see the exhaust buckling in my minds eye so called one of the mechanics at OnYerBike for advice. Frankly I couldn't see any other place to locate the front pad.

OYB's response.............oh that's fine, we secure and lift on exhausts all the time............

My mate said 'told you so' and off we went. No problems what so ever. I guess at least 66% - 75% of the weight is taken by the frame where the bobbins locate on the swing arm pivot.

Totally secure.............now no more scraped knees and bad backs trying to clean the wheels, adjust chain etc, etc.

So thanks for the advice Felix.........thought I'd let you know how it turned out.

[Edited on 8-3-2004 by everton]