tire removal

[jdgrego1_imp]

I have a small floor jack (2 ton) that I use under the engine of some of my bikes to raise the front wheel off the floor so I can spin it for cleaning or whatever.
The exhaust pipes on my '14 1100 are in the way so I can't use it.
The safer and more stable method I like better if I'm going to remove the front wheel entirely is a paddock stand that lifts and supports the forks and weight evenly.
The stand I have fits both of my Honda's as well as the Bonneville so it's very handy.

Thank you, I thought paddock stands were only for the rear- I will look into that further -

I put mine on the center stand and put a jack under the engine. A piece of wood between the engine and jack. I position so the wood doesn’t contact the headers and is on the ears sticking down. You can see them right down from the oil filter.

Thanks, I have it on the center stand now and my jack arrived yesterday so I will give that a shot!

^That's exactly what I do......it works great. A spare scissor jack (or one from your car) is very convenient.

I appreciate all the feedback, Thanks!