Supporting Your Bike While Servicing: Difference between revisions
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You can prop the front on the drain bolt or the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with. | |||
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You can also prop the engine with a jack or jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows you to raise or lower the front end smoothly. | You can also prop the engine with a jack or jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows you to raise or lower the front end smoothly. | ||