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regular jack to change a tire?

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hey guys, im getting ready to slap a new rear tire and i was wondering, i dont have a centerstand or lift but i do have a regular jack
could i use the regular jack with a plate on it ?

i know i used to change my own tires ages ago and i dont even think i used a jack bakc then but those days are blurry at best
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In the olden days i used to use a milk crate with some 2x4s stacked up on it. I've also used a firewood round piece stood on end. I now have a lift for my quads that works and I have an overtall milk crate from Cycle gear.
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Post by MadMax »

A pair of jack stands placed under the foot peg mounts works well.
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thanks for the tips guys

anything i need to watch for when swapping the tire?
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


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Your knees and your knuckles!
If I can't do it, I'm sure someone else can!
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Keep track of your wheel spacers. They might stick in the seal and fall out into the garage abyss. Also that sprocket is MUCH sharper than you would think. (Refer to previous post.)
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I use a version of this.. http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/BIKE-CRATE
Has served me well over the period of several bikes. Strong enough to support an XR400, so it'll handle just about anything.
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OLHILLBILLY wrote:I use a version of this.. http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/BIKE-CRATE
Has served me well over the period of several bikes. Strong enough to support an XR400, so it'll handle just about anything.
That looks just like the 5 gallon water cooler jug crates. Hmmmm
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5 gallon pail works
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newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


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empty it first, even if it takes a few hours :rolleyes:
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Post by factoryX »

Took a wood stool and cut it down into a bike stand, works great.
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Little bit of plywood and some screws and a rubber pad, been using this stand for 10 years :wink:

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