Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Front stand for fork removal?

[andyb]

I made a copy of the ducati engine stand. This will support the wseight of the bike enough to do what you want with the front in the air.

[aka.eric]

Originally Posted by andyb

I made a copy of the ducati engine stand. This will support the wseight of the bike enough to do what you want with the front in the air.

The most useful stand of them all.Part No 967245AAA.

[khu996]

I like both ideas, but am not DIY capable enough to make my own!

Andy, how did you make a copy of the engine stand?

[chrisw]

How about these Heath Robinson affairs

1st is bits by B&Q!

http://www.motoreva.com/showa/showa.html

2nd was nicked from a building site!

http://www.mad-ducati.com/Technical/...d/dcp00956.jpg

[yorkshire pud]

hi khu996 buy a car jack take the front ex pipe just the first section 2 nuts 1 spring piece off wood jack under sump.

[andyb]

Originally Posted by khu996

I like both ideas, but am not DIY capable enough to make my own!

Andy, how did you make a copy of the engine stand?

for the dimensions i borrowed a genuine one........bit of welding, a couple of £5 scissor jacks and voila!

[khu996]

Originally Posted by andyb

for the dimensions i borrowed a genuine one........bit of welding, a couple of £5 scissor jacks and voila!

I am impressed! Thats very smart...and just what I need.

Now to borrow a genuine stand and make my own (or get someone to do it for me!).....

[andyb]

I think the genuine one is in the £200........s

I was thinking of selling this one...................

[khu996]

Originally Posted by andyb

I think the genuine one is in the £200........s

I was thinking of selling this one...................

PM to you!