rear/front stands

EngrNewf · May 27th, 2010, 12:15 PM

What should I look for in a rear or front stand for a 250? What stands are best, what stands are worse?

I'm assuming they won't all fit considering our wheels are 'thinner' then most. I'm assuming I need slider spools put on the wheels to get those little stands that you can push the wheel onto? Do they usually come with the stand or do you have to buy them seperately?

Alex · May 27th, 2010, 12:49 PM

Some info here:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9810

Dano · May 27th, 2010, 07:07 PM

depends on what u want, I had a set of Handy stands www.handy.com for my last bike both stands for $99 cant beat the price but I have seen front and rear stands the front a headstock one for $140 plus shipping.

BlueRaven · May 27th, 2010, 07:10 PM

I just went to my local dealership. They both selled for $50 CAD a piece. The spools were sold separately.

QuarterBoreNinja · May 28th, 2010, 02:29 AM

I'm using T-Rex stands with the Ninjettes...http://www.t-rex-racing.com

Fast shipping, the stands hold up well, and there's usually a free spool deal going on when you order a front/rear combo...

rage42 · May 28th, 2010, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Some info here:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9810

Alex, What pin # do you have on your pitbull front stand? Mine pushes the front fairing up before lifting the bike, so I haven't lifted it yet.

Alex · May 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM

I leave the #2 pin in there, that's made for the ZX-10R. When it lifts the ninjette, it does touch the front fairing underneath a smidge, but it catches very quickly and only deflects it very slightly, with no scratches, bends, or other consequences. I was wary about it before the first lift, but said the heck with it and it turned out to be fine.

rage42 · May 28th, 2010, 06:19 AM

I was being pretty careful about it, tried to keep going but didn't see it catching. Using a #1 per their chart. Maybe I'll toy with it, maybe give them a call. thx

Alex · May 28th, 2010, 08:50 AM

When you are lifting the front, make sure to keep your foot or something else that works to hold the stand in place without rolling forward at all. That way it lifts it straight up, rather than having the stand come forward and have that arm put more pressure on the bottom side of that fairing.

CZroe · May 29th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

When you are lifting the front, make sure to keep your foot or something else that works to hold the stand in place without rolling forward at all. That way it lifts it straight up, rather than having the stand come forward and have that arm put more pressure on the bottom side of that fairing.

I can't do this with my Harbor Freight front stand. It always drags my rear stand forward! I think it's because it's A) Too high and B) I'm using a low-profile spool stand in the rear instead of another one of the same type/height (I bought the front-fork adapters to replace the swingarm paddles to convert it to a front stand).

It is REALLY awkward! I wondered if I'm doing it right, considering how likely it felt that it would result in a drop. The stand said to see the instructions included with the front for adapters for using it as a front stand and, guess what? It doesn't include any! That's what I can expect from Harbor Freight. I thought that perhaps you aren't supposed to lift the rear first but that was even worse.

ithaca00 · May 29th, 2010, 01:08 PM

Always lift the rear of the bike first! If it slides forward while lifting the front that's fine, as long as it pulls straight and the stand doesn't get caught up on anything.

c-dog · May 29th, 2010, 01:59 PM

I really like my Pitbull stands a lot. I have the rear stand that can be used spools or without. The front stand is the Newfront one they have. Both are very over built and will last forever. I also like that they are made in the US and I can get parts quickly. They are expensive, but I like to buy something once if I can.

Had to get another pin for my stand for the 250 - ordered it directly and got it 2 days later. Now that's customer service.

May 27th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#4
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I just went to my local dealership. They both selled for $50 CAD a piece. The spools were sold separately. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

May 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I leave the #2 pin in there, that's made for the ZX-10R. When it lifts the ninjette, it does touch the front fairing underneath a smidge, but it catches very quickly and only deflects it very slightly, with no scratches, bends, or other consequences. I was wary about it before the first lift, but said the heck with it and it turned out to be fine. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 28th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#8
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	I was being pretty careful about it, tried to keep going but didn't see it catching. Using a #1 per their chart. Maybe I'll toy with it, maybe give them a call. thx __________________________________________________ DMP Powergrid Integrated LED Tail Light, Buell XB Front Footpegs, ZG Sport Touring Windscreen, Pitbull Rear Spools, Corbin Seat, Fender Chop, SW-Motech Mirror Extenders

May 28th, 2010, 08:50 AM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	When you are lifting the front, make sure to keep your foot or something else that works to hold the stand in place without rolling forward at all. That way it lifts it straight up, rather than having the stand come forward and have that arm put more pressure on the bottom side of that fairing. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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May 27th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#1
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	rear/front stands What should I look for in a rear or front stand for a 250? What stands are best, what stands are worse? I'm assuming they won't all fit considering our wheels are 'thinner' then most. I'm assuming I need slider spools put on the wheels to get those little stands that you can push the wheel onto? Do they usually come with the stand or do you have to buy them seperately? __________________________________________________ bike++;

May 27th, 2010, 12:49 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Some info here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9810 __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 27th, 2010, 07:07 PM	#3
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	depends on what u want, I had a set of Handy stands www.handy.com for my last bike both stands for $99 cant beat the price but I have seen front and rear stands the front a headstock one for $140 plus shipping.

May 28th, 2010, 02:29 AM	#5
QuarterBoreNinja ninjette.org member Name: D Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Why do you care? Posts: 64	I'm using T-Rex stands with the Ninjettes...http://www.t-rex-racing.com Fast shipping, the stands hold up well, and there's usually a free spool deal going on when you order a front/rear combo...

May 29th, 2010, 01:08 PM	#11
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	Always lift the rear of the bike first! If it slides forward while lifting the front that's fine, as long as it pulls straight and the stand doesn't get caught up on anything.

May 29th, 2010, 01:59 PM	#12
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	I really like my Pitbull stands a lot. I have the rear stand that can be used spools or without. The front stand is the Newfront one they have. Both are very over built and will last forever. I also like that they are made in the US and I can get parts quickly. They are expensive, but I like to buy something once if I can. Had to get another pin for my stand for the 250 - ordered it directly and got it 2 days later. Now that's customer service.