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Originally Posted by Arma
That TMT is pretty cool, might have to get me one of those!
As for a stand for getting the wheel off I've always found planet earth does a good job and is conveniently located! I just lay the bike down gently on its side, it's easy and once it's down there is nowhere for it to fall - unlike various other precariously balanced options.
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Laying the bike over onto the ground certainly can work, and works OK for getting the wheel OFF the bike. The tricky part comes when you go to remount the wheel onto bike.
Sometimes it can be tough getting wheel spacers in place whilst lining up brake rotor into caliper and then getting axle through. With 2 people it's easier but solo it's pretty hard for me. I imagine with practice one could make it work,
I prefer having the bike propped up. YES ... you have to be careful not to knock bike off stand (I've done it!), but with care, not usually an issue.
Also, if you lay bike over on it's side be sure to make sure your fuel is not Pissing out onto the ground!  It can drain out through Carb or through fuel cap. You can lose A LOT of fuel in a hurry ... so keep eye out on this!
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