lift by exhaust?

[pantstain]

Need to take kickstand off...didn't know if bike could be set up on a milk crate overnight while I fix it

Has d&d exhaust on 04 xb12r.

 

[BuellyBagger]

i dont see why not, i always have lifted mine that way. Some one correct me if im wrong.

 

[heagachongoose]

Stock yes. Lift points are marked on the muffler.

As for aftermarket you'll have to look it up on their page or call.

 

[pantstain]

Ok thanks

 

[d_adams]

Yes, it will hold up.

 

[pantstain]

D_adams is that opinion or personal experience? If i ruin this exhaust my bike will be out for at least a year before I could afford to replace it. Just want to be completely sure before I do it

 

[squidbuellie]

The d&d pipe was designed to be able to jack it up by the exhaust.

 

[d_adams]

Well, if you're that worried about it, remove the exhaust and lift it by the engine then. Only takes an extra 15 minutes (at most) to remove it.

 

[user_deleted]

why lift for a kickstand job? put block of wood in front of front tire and to rear of rear tire. go to your ceiling and screw in a 99 cent J hook. mark center of top triple clamp on ceiling and install each hook outward 16 inches from center mark. run a tie down from each hook to rope or soft strap attached to each grip wrapped around soft cloth. now X the tie downs. in other words left hook holds right side and right hook holds left. cinch up the tie downs till bike centered and you have it. works like a charm everytime. ya....i know.....landlord doesn't want **** screwed into his ceiling.

 

[d_adams]

Or, spend $100 and get a decent rear wheel stand. I have PitBull for both front and rear, I wouldn't bother with trying to work on stuff without them. Best $$ I spent on the bike in many years, had them forever now.

 

[pantstain]

Would love to get a stand once bills are caught up. And no landlord wouldn't like that. .. and seeing how he is my girlfriends dad I better not lol

 

[rchuff]

Go to harbor freight and get a stand .

 

[BuellyBagger]

Should have mentioned I have a d&d. So yeah its safe.

 

[lawdog]

I second the Pit bull stands and tie downs from the rafters. Lifting from the muffler the bike can be wobbly and if you are wrenching hard a stuck bolt can get scary. I think I use my tie downs more for maintenance on my bike then securing cargo on my trailer! Lol

 

[pantstain]

Thanks guys. got a stand from my dad (harbor freight model) to use and some ratchet straps to secure it. Ty again for the advice