Johnny3D
XS400 Enthusiast
Model: 1980 XS400 Special (XS400SG)
I am in need of a lift or some kind of solution to getting it up off the ground so I can remove both the wheels so I can replace the tires as well as do a complete tear down of the entire motorcycle for restoration, repainting, and then reassembly.
The center stand was bent and I have since removed it, so that isn't an option on this.
Do you have any recommendation for what I should use or some good solution for what I should do?
So far I've considered buying an $85 motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight and then using some kind of blocks under the frame itself on the lift so I don't affect/damage the exhaust when I lift it as it appears that the exhaust sits slightly lower than the frame. Do you have a better solution than that for how to do what I want to do?
Also, I apologize in advance if this has been covered previously. I searched the forum and didn't find an answer to what I'm looking to do. Thanks for your time and consideration.
I am in need of a lift or some kind of solution to getting it up off the ground so I can remove both the wheels so I can replace the tires as well as do a complete tear down of the entire motorcycle for restoration, repainting, and then reassembly.
The center stand was bent and I have since removed it, so that isn't an option on this.
Do you have any recommendation for what I should use or some good solution for what I should do?
So far I've considered buying an $85 motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight and then using some kind of blocks under the frame itself on the lift so I don't affect/damage the exhaust when I lift it as it appears that the exhaust sits slightly lower than the frame. Do you have a better solution than that for how to do what I want to do?
Also, I apologize in advance if this has been covered previously. I searched the forum and didn't find an answer to what I'm looking to do. Thanks for your time and consideration.