Another way to raise the front end

Going to replace tires soon, and was looking at options for raising the front end a bit. Standard seems to be using a jack and wood block under the header pipes, but was discussing alternatives with son and he had an idea, which I tried:

suitable weight, ratchet cargo strap over the back of the seat, crank to lift the front. I'd use a little heavier weight when taking the wheel off, but it does work. I'm thinking put the axle back in and set a jack under it once the front wheel is off.

 

Been going it like that for years. Works fine for just removing front wheel or tear downs.

 

GreyVF - gotta love that mirror finish! You are the polish master!

 

cool. I used a towel and a couple of concrete blocks on the passenger seat