Problems fitting a 4 into one pipe

[Guest]

Well with the igniter interchange done on the 550, I am anxious to fire up. While the engine is in the frame the pipes are off and the bike is on a bike lift.

Last night I attempted to bolt the pipes on only to find out that they seem to run under the frame. I don't know the brand and it doesn't really matter but it is a problem since I can't install them with the lift in position. To further complicate things, there is no centerstand ( likely as it fouls the pipe) and the wheels and forks are off.

After looking at this for hours I'm at a loss how to hold it up while I attach the pipe. I guess I could put the forks and wheels back on but I'd prefer not to at this point.

Any suggestions guys?

Cheers,
Spyug

[cowboyup3371]

What about using one of those stands for the rear wheel? Or, how does the pipe fit around the side stand?

[Rudeman]

Use jack stands. One on the frame on each side of the engine and one on each leg of the swinger.

[7981GS]

Nylon slings and either a come along or engine hoist to lift it:



Daniel

[spyug]

Thanks guys. No engine lifter and no exposed ceiling beams to get a comealong attached so jack stands it might have to be.That still might be difficult as the pipe looks like it is very close to the right hand frame rail, however.

I think I might need to ponder it abit more this afternoon (long weekend and I'm going to play hooky) but won't be able to do anything until tomorrow when my buddy turns up.

I'll let you know what I come up with.

Cheers,
Spyug

[7981GS]

No trees either?

Daniel

[SVSooke]

No such thing as a tree in Ontario,they shipped them all here

[7981GS]

Basketball hoop? BTDT.

Daniel

[spyug]

Nothing I can get to conveniently but I think I might have an idea. I'm thinking a piece of angle iron across the bottom of the steering head (and tied to it) resting on two saw horses at the front and two jack stands at the pivot point for the swingarm.

I'll take some pics if that makes sense and gives me the room I need.

Thing about these old basket cases is there is always something to fiddle with. Get one thing sorted and a couple more pop up. But I'm having fun right?

We'll see how it turns out.
Cheers all,
spyug

Oh and Happy 2-4 weekend to all my Canuck buddies!

[SVSooke]

That sounds like it would work.Hope you get that puppy running.Happy I played a part in getting it there.

[chef1366]

Can you take the can off the headers and fit just the headers first?