I quote from my 2003-2011 Honda Service Manual, pg 15-15 under Front Wheel Removal: "Support the motorcycle securely using a safety stand or a hoist". As to how to go about this? Imagination is great, simply wrap a hawser around those big ears and lift. Oh? the mirror covers pop off? Don't trouble me with details.....:bow1:I don't recall ever seeing this in the owner's manual or Service Manual, and am having difficulty trying to visualize how this would work, or make front wheel removal any easier or better.