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

[Burr, John H UTAS via Tanx]

LOL

From: Tanx [mailto:tanx-bounces at micapeak.com] On Behalf Of John Borella via Tanx
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 9:22 PM
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Subject: [External] Re: [Tanx] Help needed 1989 US model front brake rotor replacement

I cheat & put my TA on the centerstand.

 John

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




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Date: 07/27/2015 3:25 PM (GMT-05:00)
To Milt Rudy <miltrudy at gmail.com><mailto:miltrudy at gmail.com>,Transalp and NX discussion list <tanx at micapeak.com><mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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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