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Title: working on an 850t without wheels
Post by: BIF on January 22, 2026, 12:19:21 PM

I am going to do a lot of work on my 850T and I need to support it while working on it without wheels. I have considered hanging off the legs of my auto lift with straps, but it is going to be there for a while and I don't want to tie up the lift that long. I also considered putting it on a hydraulic table and lifting in the center, but I am  a little worried about stability. The work will encompass new tires, and a new twin disc setup for the front and checking the rear brakes, and polishing the rims. The tank,front fairing and fender are going to the paint shop, and the bike will get a brand new Bender wiring harness, so it is going to be a long project. what do you guys do when you have no wheels?

Title: Re: working on an 850t without wheels
Post by: guzzisteve on January 22, 2026, 01:12:54 PM

I built a set of saw horse type supports years ago when I was doing a Ambo restore & my LM3 clutch.  It was long before working at the Guzzi dealers. Been using them all along all these years. Made from wood one under front lower tree & one under rear frame rails by where shocks mount. I don't spend $ when I can make things for cheap.

Title: Re: working on an 850t without wheels
Post by: Dave Swanson on January 22, 2026, 02:02:44 PM

I whipped this box together about 20 years ago and it has come in handy many times since.


(https://i.ibb.co/m3TF2FZ/IMG-7863.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m3TF2FZ)

Title: Re: working on an 850t without wheels
Post by: n3303j on January 22, 2026, 06:21:55 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/xKZhpDc1/20250329-145805.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xKZhpDc1)


I hang them from a sound ceiling beam (rafter) using a couple of Come-Alongs.