[Tanx] Help needed 1989 US model front brake rotor replacement

[John Borella via Tanx]

I cheat & put my TA on the centerstand.

 John 
 
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:56:31 -0700
To: tanx at micapeak.com
Subject: Re: [Tanx] Help needed 1989 US model front brake rotor replacement
From: tanx at micapeak.com


  
    
  
  
    I bought one like this at Harbor
      Freight more than a decade ago.  I place a board on top to make a
      flat surface and the tube frame rests on that just fine. You don't
      have to remove the "skid plate" either. Just wheel the lift
      underneath and crank 'r up. The only thing to watch for is the
      breather/overflow tubes sticking out the bottom.

      

      Eddy in Morgan Hill, CA

      

      On 7/27/2015 4:33 PM, Don Evans via Tanx wrote:

    
    
      Harbor Freight. Get the web coupon for 20% off. Good stuff
        cheap.
      

      
      

      
      

      
      

      
      
        Sent from Samsung tablet
      
      

      

      

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      From via Tanx <tanx at micapeak.com> 

      Date: 07/27/2015 3:25 PM (GMT-05:00) 

      To Milt Rudy <miltrudy at gmail.com>,Transalp and NX discussion
      list <tanx at micapeak.com> 

      Subject Re: [Tanx] Help needed 1989 US model front brake rotor
      replacement 

      

      

      http://m.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atvmotorcycle-lift-61632.html
      

      
      Dennis
      

        On Jul 27, 2015, at 2:00 PM, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at micapeak.com>
        wrote:

        

      
      
        
          
            I used to
              use a wooden stool with enough boards on top, placed under
              the center of the bike, to get one end off the ground.  I
              got it onto the stool by leaning it to one side while
              inserting boards under the lifted side, then alternating.
              Later I bought a hydraulic motorcycle lift from Pep Boys
              on sale for $50.  They probably cost more now.  But I've
              used it on many of the bikes I've owned since the
              Transalps and it sure makes maintenance easier. Another
              alternative would be to use a hydraulic "bottle jack"
              under the center of the bike to lift one end and place
              jack stands to hold it up while you work on the front
              end.  Or, if you have a ceiling beam in the garage and a
              block and tackle, hoist the front end by the handlebars
              till it's off the floor.  Or, I've seen enduro riders lay
              the bike on its side to change the tires.  If you have
              something to cushion the bodywork, that might be an
              option.  

            
            Milt

            
          
          

            On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 11:19 AM,
              Burr, John H UTAS via Tanx <tanx at micapeak.com>
              wrote:

              
                
                  
                    I need to change the front
                      rotor and Pads (I already have the parts).  What
                      are thoughts on how to support the Transalp (no
                      center stand) while I do this?
                     
                    Thanks,
                    John
                  
                
                

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