Lifting (Jacking Up) Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

[mthydro]

What is the best way to raise bike off of the ground to remove both wheels? Asking as I need to replace the tires on both.

I have a standard motorcycle jack, which I would like to use as well as tie downs. Any tips would be appreciated as I've read that it can be a PITA to raise the bike.

Thanks in advance
Mike

[ponti_33609]

What is the best way to raise bike off of the ground to remove both wheels? Asking as I need to replace the tires on both.

I have a standard motorcycle jack, which I would like to use as well as tie downs. Any tips would be appreciated as I've read that it can be a PITA to raise the bike.

Thanks in advance
Mike

I am not sure if this would be a helpful read for you?

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=82965.0

I also believe Pit Bull makes a rear stand and with your lift under the pan I think it would work.

[malik]

You'll find the V7C's engine block is not parallel to the ground, so if you are going to buy/borrow a lift, one with titlable tray would be an advantage. The lift we used when we removed the engine (took away the frame leaving the motor behind) wasn't, so we used wood blocks to get the right angle. Next time it would be better & more stable to make up a wedge shaped block of the required angle to support the crankcase.

You can do one wheel at a time easy enough. If you don't have a centre stand the rear wheel is removable by tipping the bike over onto the sidestand. You have to set up some method of holding there. Once the rear wheel is back on, then the front can be raised enough to remove that wheel by jacking up from the crankcase. Some method of keeping the bike stable in this position is advised.

Good luck.

[sign216]

Think about getting a centerstand.  It adds weight, but makes roadside emergency repairs easier. 

[Yukonica]

A centre stand is a good start for sure. For over winter storage I use an atv lift with ratchet straps slung over rafters attached to slings off the handle bar yoke and the rear frame near the signals. If I were limber enough I could probably play Marc Marquez on it.
So I guess it depends on where and what you need to do. But a centre stand is always on hand.

[Moto Fugazzi]

Before I had a center stand, I used a motorcycle jack under the engine with tie downs, and I think I put a 2x6 across the jack with an extra 2x4 under the front of the sump to level it out. I also raised it as high as it could go, and used more tie downs in the rafters of my garage as a "just in case".

If you have the standard rear fender, you may have to let out all of the air from the tire for clearance. It's still a PITA.

Sometimes it's easier to do one tire at a time instead of both at once if you don't have the center jack. I have a local independent dealer in town that only charges $20 more per tire if I bring the bike in, and they let me test ride their bikes all day until the work is done. You may want to call around.
Ken

[tris]

My B11 is currently (still I hope) 3 foot up in the air on on an EazyRizer Original Red Jack like this

 

It can be a clutz 1st time around getting everything adjusted but once done its good and stable

Go here for more details https://www.on-bike.com/

[mthydro]

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm going to look into getting center tand I think