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jkv45 · June 18th, 2020, 07:24 AM

I have a few different stands I've picked-up used over the years. Name-brands mostly. Pit Bull is generally recognized as the top brand. Stay away from no-name brands for the most part. T-Rex is another known brand.

As noted, you want a front stand that uses a "pin" in the bottom of the lower triple clamp. That way you can drop the wheel and the forks if needed. A simple front stand that does under the fork legs will let you remove the wheel but not the forks - which makes it partially useless.

I also really like a front wheel chock. I have a Trackside chock from Cycle Gear. You just roll up into it, then put the cycle on the rear stand. That way you don't need to carefully balance the cycle while putting it on the stand yourself.

It's handy to use for most any maintenance as it keep the cycle vertical and stable.

June 18th, 2020, 07:24 AM	#9
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	I have a few different stands I've picked-up used over the years. Name-brands mostly. Pit Bull is generally recognized as the top brand. Stay away from no-name brands for the most part. T-Rex is another known brand. As noted, you want a front stand that uses a "pin" in the bottom of the lower triple clamp. That way you can drop the wheel and the forks if needed. A simple front stand that does under the fork legs will let you remove the wheel but not the forks - which makes it partially useless. I also really like a front wheel chock. I have a Trackside chock from Cycle Gear. You just roll up into it, then put the cycle on the rear stand. That way you don't need to carefully balance the cycle while putting it on the stand yourself. It's handy to use for most any maintenance as it keep the cycle vertical and stable.