How to get the rear wheel off the ground without a paddock stand

[godudi]

Hi
I own a Ducati Monster 1100 EVO (single sided swing arm) and I wonder if there are other ways to get the rear wheel off the ground without a rear stand so I can easily clean and lube the chain?
Please share your ideas,
Thanks,
David

[avizpls]

got an overhead I beam?

and a few ratchet straps?

Take your seat off and find a sturdy spot to hook onto. The higher on the bike the better, and make the points on the I beam wide apart (at least 4 feet)

Bike will sway, but its doable.

I see your edit and raise you my own: just to lube chain? Have someone sit on the bike and slowly move it for you. the above isnt worths unless you need to remove the wheel.

[godudi]

got an overhead I beam?

and a few ratchet straps?

Take your seat off and find a sturdy spot to hook onto. The higher on the bike the better, and make the points on the I beam wide apart (at least 4 feet)

Bike will sway, but its doable.

I see your edit and raise you my own: just to lube chain? Have someone sit on the bike and slowly move it for you. the above isnt worths unless you need to remove the wheel.

I don't have an overhead I beam nor someone to sit on the bike and move it for me.

[avizpls]

then I'd say you're going to have to clean what chain is accessible, get up and move it so a fresh section of chain can be attended to....repeat as needed until  all 98-102 links are complete.

[godudi]

then I'd say you're going to have to clean what chain is accessible, get up and move it so a fresh section of chain can be attended to....repeat as needed until  all 98-102 links are complete.

This is exactly how I clean it today, and it is very annoying and not practical

[JEFF_H]

http://www.hardlineproducts.com/products/rollastand.html


(rear wheel stand would be better....)

[godudi]

Can I just use a regular floor jack under a certain point and jack the bike up just enough for the rear tire to spin, yet still to be supported by the jack, sidestand, and front tire?

[J5]

Can I just use a regular floor jack under a certain point and jack the bike up just enough for the rear tire to spin, yet still to be supported by the jack, sidestand, and front tire?

thats exactly how you can do it

[godudi]

thats exactly how you can do it

So now the question should be which part of the bike should I attach the floor jack to/?

[DarkStaR]

Save yourself the trouble and get a rear stand.  It's worth it.

[OneWheelDrive]

If you've got a buddy to help, you can use the side stand as a lever and lean the bike on the front wheel.  Works in a pinch.  Jump to the 5:05 mark in this Keith Code vid:

Twist Of The Wrist II -SAG adjustment

[OneWheelDrive]

Or if you're ballsy you can do it like this guy:

How to Oil a Motorcycle Chain without using a Center Stand

[DarkStaR]

Not the best idea for a duc, as the side stand is connected to the engine case.  Problems can and have occured which can result in $$$ repairs.

[avizpls]

Yeah, definitely do not lean it on the kickstand.

Get a rear stand or do it how you do now.

[OneWheelDrive]

  bad idea I guess, scratch that.