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You can also prop the engine with a jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows to raise or lower the front end smoothly. | You can also prop the engine with a jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows to raise or lower the front end smoothly and for some jacks there is no need to remove the lower fairing. | ||
2) Of course, there is a civilized way of supporting your forks: | 2) Of course, there is a civilized way of supporting your forks: | ||