July 17th, 2013, 06:30 PM | #1 |
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What's a good rear stand?
I've heard that there aren't a rear stand meant for the 250's or any bikes.
But what do you reckon is a good rear stand? Looking to buy one cause after a year i am just sick of pushing the bike around to lube my chain .
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July 17th, 2013, 06:39 PM | #2 |
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pitbull rear stands.
flawless quality. expensive but completely worth it. |
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July 17th, 2013, 06:40 PM | #3 |
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0034C...pi=SL500_SS115
I got mine off eBay with free spools included. Venom is the brand.
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July 17th, 2013, 09:59 PM | #4 |
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Pitbull is definitely the best you can get and will be a reliable stand. I had a bike actually bend the hook of a cheaper stand and fall over...
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July 17th, 2013, 10:12 PM | #5 |
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There is only one good rear stand and that is pitbull. Everything else is like holding your bike up with paper machete
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July 18th, 2013, 06:05 AM | #6 |
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Pitbull and T-Rex.
Ignore those cheapy ebay stands, why risk a few bucks for something that isn't built nearly as well.
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July 18th, 2013, 06:56 AM | #7 |
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Ive always hear PitBull is the best but i dont own one get spools $12ish on ebay if theres a harbor freight around you they carry one for $40 my friend has one gets the job done everynow and then when we are working on one of the bikes.
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July 18th, 2013, 10:15 AM | #8 |
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+1 for pitbull . I have both the front and rear stands and am confident they will last forever.
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July 19th, 2013, 02:47 AM | #9 |
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Looks like pitbull get the majority vote!
Think I am gonna get a second hand one tho $139 is out of my budget One last thing, my bike doesn't have the screw that rear stand catches on. Am i suppose to buy that as well? Thanks everyone
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July 19th, 2013, 05:39 AM | #10 |
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Spools. Yep. You have to get them separately unless the previous owner of the bike (if any) installed them. Pitbull sells spools too btw.
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July 19th, 2013, 07:43 AM | #11 |
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Nothing wrong with second hand, especially something that lasts like a pitbull stand. Pitbull's rear stands hold either by spools, by rubber arms that go under the swingarm, or both (reversible attachment). You don't have to get spools, but it's a bit more secure. If you get the one that has the reversible attachments, then you can never go wrong
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July 19th, 2013, 03:53 PM | #12 |
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pitbulls all teh way, post#2!
I originally bought some stands from cyclegear (cant remember wtf they were) and the damn thing dropped my bike TWICE and after the 3rd time it broke. never again... NEVER AGAIN! |
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July 19th, 2013, 04:11 PM | #13 |
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July 22nd, 2013, 08:44 PM | #14 |
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Just throwing it out there, I've heard good things about GPI Industries stands. Looking to get some of these myself, used. Gotta look for all available brands in the used market.
http://www.gpiindustries.com/
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July 25th, 2013, 02:08 PM | #15 |
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I bought mine at Harbor Freight and it works fine. I had to flip the L-shaped brackets upside down to get it far enough off the floor though. I don't have spools.
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...and-99701.html |
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July 25th, 2013, 02:37 PM | #16 |
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Welcome JP!
I have the same stand that I use in my garage. I used to use it in the paddock at the track but.... here is the catch with those. See the 4 hex bolts at the top of each side? Those come loose every now and then. If you only had 1 bike, fine... locktite them and go on with life. But if you need to adjust them for 2 bikes, say a 250 and R6 then it get's a bit more complex. While the stand works great for both bikes, you want to ensure you tighten those bolts before transit. They have a nasty habit of working themselves out and getting lost somewhere in the 100+ miles between your house and the track. Ask me how I know.
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July 25th, 2013, 03:24 PM | #17 |
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I use the cheap harbor freight one (cost me 25 bucks on sale, I believe) and it is holding up just fine. I've even sat on the bike on the stand, no problems.
Oh, and it doesn't require spools. More expensive ones are completely unnecessary. |
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July 26th, 2013, 06:25 AM | #18 |
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I have the same one it seems to be doing a fine job thus far.
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July 26th, 2013, 12:09 PM | #19 |
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What are your guys's opinions on the front stand.
Do you use a stand that lifts at the forks? Or a stand that lifts with the pin underneath?
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July 26th, 2013, 12:26 PM | #20 |
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If you want to service the forks, you will need the triple tree stand. Otherwise the fork stand is fine. Triple tree stand is more secure and I prefer it if I'm only going to have one front stand.
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July 29th, 2013, 10:33 AM | #21 |
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July 29th, 2013, 10:56 AM | #22 |
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July 29th, 2013, 11:55 AM | #23 |
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I have T-Rex and have no complaints. A bit less expensive than Pitbull.
The front stand is also convertible. Can lift the forks or, with an inexpensive adapter, lift the triple tree.
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July 29th, 2013, 12:27 PM | #24 |
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Going prices for used Pitbull stands are $100 pickup. They're constantly being sold on forums (maybe not here but check with your local forums).
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And, judging by your last statement I would expect you have owned other stands?
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July 29th, 2013, 03:43 PM | #26 |
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July 29th, 2013, 04:32 PM | #27 | |
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And no, I've never owned a more expensive stand, not for the rear, Harbor Freight doesn't sell a front stand so I do have a more expensive one from Cycle Gear, the guy claimed the design was like pitbull, but I don't like it that much. Nothing to compare it too though. It's just that the rear stand works perfectly, so unless a more expensive one gives benefits like, it goes down on you when you are working on the bike, I don't see the point. |
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July 29th, 2013, 04:36 PM | #28 |
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I've had no problems with my cheap-o Venom rear stand. I'm not saying I would recommend it to a track junkie, but for the once in a while garage use it's been solid as a rock. I've moved the bike all over the place while it was up on the stands too, never a wiggle or wobble. I think it's about how you put it together.
Does it compare to a Pit-Bull? - hell no. |
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The HF stand works for light duty but it's still a cheap stand. The wheels are notoriously crap (probably the largest issue with that stand). Like others, I prefer to spend a little more on a reputable stand that I don't have to worry about at all. No worries about quality, no worries about longevity, no worries about stability. Resale is also great with Pitbull and T-Rex stands because people know they last.
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August 9th, 2013, 11:39 AM | #31 |
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Just got a T-Rex rear stand this week and lubed up the chain and let it on the stand for several hours with no problems....
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August 10th, 2013, 05:06 AM | #32 |
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Hey guys, are rear stands more or less universal? I'm looking to get a nice one but would want to keep it when I eventually change bikes.
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August 10th, 2013, 05:29 AM | #33 |
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More or less, yes. If you get a nicer one it should be one that works with spools, and I'm pretty sure pretty much any sport bike can have spools installed.
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I recently watched the documentary "Closer To The Edge" covering one riders (Guy Martin) journey to Isle of Man TT race. You know what I noticed? About 30 HF rear stands in use by TT racers. If they are good enough for a TT racer, they are good enough for me. Just thought I would share that nugget. Oh, their pit stops are down to nearly 30 seconds while using such a cheap stand.
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i bought a rear spool and front triple stand from mj moto gear on ebay. $100 or so bucks gets you both and they work great. I use them on my SV after i sold the ninja.
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