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1slowF3 said:
Check to see if your swingarm pivot is hollow. If so, measure it and go to the hardware store and get the largest size drill rod that with fit through it. Get a piece long enough so that it sticks out a foot or so on each side of the bike. Use a floor jack or a few friends to lift the bike and set the drill rod into jack stands. That should hold the rear end up and level.
If it's solid, try these other ideas!
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I've done this using two jack stands - but without the need for helpers. Just put the rod through the swingarm pivot whilst the bike is on the kickstand. Adjust the jackstand on the opposite side of the bike from the kickstand to just touch the rod, then lean the bike upright, levering the tire off the ground. Slide the other jackstand under the rod on the kickstand side, and you're done.
If I, 150lb brute that I am, can do this alone with my ZX9R, so can you
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