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Mounting engine on a stand?

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Any tips/advice on what the best way to mount one of our engines to a stand? Should I mount it using the stock holding locations on one side (having access to the front, one side, and rear of motor) or both the front (so I have access to both sides, and the rear)

I'm beginning the great teardown of my '82 GS750E, and I would like to put the engine on a stand to do some work, which includes an oil pan gasket and I'd rather have the engine on a stand than on the work bench

Thanks!
 
Find a un-titled frame and use the engine cradle from it.
One of the few GOOD uses of a Sawzall BTW. ;)

Eric
 
Larry, I have that same stand (1000# HF stand) but I'm having trouble visualizing what Texas Don was describing...the brackets on my stand are already L-shaped (as I thought they were on all stands). Unless I am completely misinterpreting what he's saying about having to modify the brackets, I'm more of a visual guy :) I'll have to read it over a dozen times before it hits me

Either way, I think it addresses my concerns if it is OK to have the weight of the engine on only one side of the cases

Eric and tkent, there are a couple parts bikes in my area however they want too much for them :(
 
I have a 16v 750 engine mounted by the rear engine mounts and it's very stable. I thought I had some pics in my photobucket, but, I can't find them now. I'll look again. :)

EDIT :: Nope, sorry couldn't find a picture.
 
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