Lifting Bonneville T100 Rear Wheel

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by -Jammy-, Apr 26, 2019.

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  1. -Jammy-

    -Jammy- New Member

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    Hi, I own a 2018 T100, what options do I have for lifting the rear wheel to make cleaning and lubing the chain easier?

    1. Is there a paddock stand that fits?

    2. Does a centre stand lift the back wheel off the ground?

    3. What do you do?

    All suggestions and experience welcomed.
    Regards, James.
     
  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi Jimmy, yep you can use a paddock stand, lots of choices on ebay. A centre stand will also do the job. You can also use a bike lift, there are various options and makes available; just search for motorcycle lifts and you will get lots of choices.

    I use a motorcycle lift for my thunderbird LT. There is thread on the forum covering ways to lift your bike. Good luck with finding your solution.
    Wessa
     
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  3. -Jammy-

    -Jammy- New Member

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    Hi Wessa, thanks for your post, I tried my old trusty paddock stand only to discover that the Vance & Hines peashooter exhausts prevented me from using it. Is there a specific type of paddock stand which works around the silencers?
     
  4. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #4 Wessa, Apr 26, 2019
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    Not sure Jammy, I've not had a T120 or used paddock stands as I prefer the bike lift that I have. This works well with my LT and in the past on my street twin, speedmaster and I hoping will be fine with my new speed twin. I'm sure there will be a T120 owner along shortly who will be help you out.
    Wessa

    Edit: I found a picture of my street twin on the lift..
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  5. -Jammy-

    -Jammy- New Member

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    Thanks Wessa.
     
  6. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Jammy have updated my previous post with a picture for you to ponder on....
     
  9. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    When I become World Dictator it will be a capital offence to build a motorcycle without a centre stand.
     
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  10. Sir Trev

    Sir Trev Senior Member

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    I have a 2017 T100 and the factory centre stand but if I want to have the back wheel off the ground I have to use it on top of a 3/4in piece of ply... Probably the wrong part no fitted as some I've seen lift a bit higher. May well get pieces of steel welded on to the feet of the stand at some point. Not sure about a paddock stand due to the silencers and the underslung rear brake - my simple Micron one certainly won't fit anyway.
     
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