I recently found myself in need of removing both wheels simultaneously from Project 37, a 1993 VFR750, as I wanted to avoid a second trip to my tire mounting guy. Lacking a center stand, I couldn't figure out how to raise the entire bike while on the lift, but, using two floor jacks, I was able to make it work on the floor. It may look a bit wonky, but is actually very stable. While I was at it, I also removed the forks and triple trees for service.
Here's another approach using a single-sided paddock stand together with a floor jack. I think I could remove the rear wheel in this position but I've never been brave enough to try.
And reader Michael S. sent along this pic of his handy rolling chassis lift. Beginning with a furniture dolly, Michael built up rear supports under the center stand bosses and front risers under a bar passed through the small frame eyelets found on the 2d-gen frames. Both wheels are off the ground giving full access to the front and rear suspension and the entire bike can be rolled around the workspace — nice!
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