harbor freight stands

mike_sema · February 21st, 2009, 08:55 AM

Well i went in to harbor fright and found this stand for 39.99. Just wanted to pass it on heres some pics

VeX · February 21st, 2009, 02:09 PM

Not too shabby! I need a rear stand some time and there is a Harbour Freight near me

Thanks!

NinjetteMan · February 22nd, 2009, 10:22 PM

I've been curious about the HF stands...any thoughts on the build and functional quality?

Buffalony · February 23rd, 2009, 02:53 PM

i was going to buy one of those then i realized it didnt come with the spool connectors or clips or whatever their called.that the spools rest on. i asked the guy at the register if they had any to go with the stand and he said no id have to buy them online? Pointless for me to buy it i told him before i walked out.

kkim · February 23rd, 2009, 02:59 PM

you would need to buy the spools separately with any other spool type rear stand, harbor freight or not.

Buffalony · February 23rd, 2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

you would need to buy the spools separately with any other spool type rear stand, harbor freight or not.

no i meant the clips that attach to the stand that the spools rest on. um the spool adapters maybe?? : )

kkim · February 23rd, 2009, 03:20 PM

Yes, if the stand doesn't come with those brackets that support the bike from the spools, then I agree with you, it would be useless as is. How much did they want for those spool brackets for the stand?

mike sema- did the stand come with those brackets to lift the bike from the spools?

Buffalony · February 23rd, 2009, 03:30 PM

i think like $7 online only.they didnt have em in store.

mike_sema · February 23rd, 2009, 04:10 PM

well so far so good it seems to be holding up just fine

the stand came with the spool holders and i have no prob getting the bike up by my self

Buffalony · February 23rd, 2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_sema

well so far so good it seems to be holding up just fine

the stand came with the spool holders and i have no prob getting the bike up by my self

*Buffalony's running back to harbor freight*

I swear it said on the box that they wernt included

sorry

mike_sema · February 23rd, 2009, 04:50 PM

Ya what probably happened was someone took them off the floor model and they have another one that is all black and comes with the paddles instead of the forks for the spools

NinjetteMan · February 24th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Ill have to take a closer look at that...thanks Mike

Dip In Traffic · March 2nd, 2009, 08:15 AM

i just check out the stands on harbor freight's website. out of the box its setup to lift a bike with spool and (sold separately $6.99 ) you can buy Paddle Adapters to convert to a rear swing arm stand

Buffalony · March 3rd, 2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dip In Traffic

i just check out the stands on harbor freight's website. out of the box its setup to lift a bike with spool and (sold separately $6.99 ) you can buy Paddle Adapters to convert to a rear swing arm stand

I'm just sayin the box I had stated the clips and paddles need to be purchased seperatly. I know It doesn't make sense thats why I posted. Maybe it was an older one.I don't know.

Shift250R · March 3rd, 2009, 07:07 PM

I think im going to pick up one of these tomorrow. On their site they claim its a low profile stand. Does that mean it doesnt lift the bike as high as other stands. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

mike_sema · March 3rd, 2009, 08:07 PM

you know this is my 1st stand so I don't know if that's what they mean, but it is well worth the money they do have a different one there aswell that comes with the paddles

Shift250R · March 4th, 2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the post and info Mike. Just picked one up today and its seems to be really good. Though this is my first stand. I had to print out the online price and take it in because it was more expensive at my local store.

Kolya1981 · March 5th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Never had anything from HF that didn't end up breaking...the price is tempting...and there can't be too much to break on a stand...but still not sure if I'd trust my bike to it.

CZroe · April 23rd, 2009, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

Not too shabby! I need a rear stand some time and there is a Harbour Freight near me

Thanks!

Where? I just moved here and I've never been to one.

camaroz1985 · April 23rd, 2009, 09:07 AM

They don't have these in all stores apparently. I went to mine last fall and they didn't so I went to the motorcycle shop and bought a Pitbull stand.

Talk about the extremes of the price range

Buffalony · April 23rd, 2009, 09:54 AM

nope. they have these ones now though:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17150

mike_sema · April 24th, 2009, 03:54 PM

the same stand that I got from harbor fright see post 1 they are selling at cycle gear for $90 I couldn't believe it so I sat their looking it over and sure **** it’s the same stand

Buffalony · April 24th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Look at it now mike!!!! http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...item=MRX_SL18A

mike_sema · April 24th, 2009, 09:39 PM

somtimes it pays to shop around

Buffalony · April 24th, 2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_sema

somtimes it pays to shop around

Yeah tell me about it. I just found out I lost 55 somethin odd bucks on shipping from Cheapcycleparts!

Turns out shipping is free for Kawiforum members on orders over $200.00...My total was 350 something

Damn
Oh well. Live an learn right?

kkim · April 24th, 2009, 09:49 PM

you're a kawiforum member, right?

Buffalony · April 24th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

you're a kawiforum member, right?

Yeah. same name as here.
I placed the order on like the 13th or 14t of april

kkim · April 24th, 2009, 09:55 PM

have you tried going back them to see if they might credit you for the oversight?

Buffalony · April 24th, 2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

have you tried going back them to see if they might credit you for the oversight?

Nope. not yet anyway. I plan on giving that rick guy a call to see if he can help me out in anyway. I doubt it. Its kind of an advertisement tool. If you see it on a forum, its supposed to make you want to buy from them so you go and buy from them. Since I already paid them, I'm kind past that point now. I'll still give em a call.

chess · May 3rd, 2009, 09:33 AM

I picked one of these up today...didn't even know I had a HF in town!

I just put it together, and it seems like a pretty good unit.

I used a 20% coupon (attached) to get it for $32.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...3&keycode=0000

chess · May 3rd, 2009, 04:39 PM

I just used it to lift the bike for a chain lube...worked like a champ. It really didn't seem to put any stress on the unit at all. I used the "brick method" to get the bike up, and had no trouble at all getting it down.

I couldn't get spools in town today, and I've decided not to use paddles, so I put the hooks in backwards and put the rubber feet from my car ramps on them (you'd think they were designed for the purpose). It's tough to explain, but it was plenty stable and the bike was protected.

Thanks for the tip, though I could see me spending way too much money in HF. It was like a f'ing toy store!

...now I need some cheap black spools. Any recommendations?

ChansteR · May 4th, 2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chess

I picked one of these up today...didn't even know I had a HF in town!

I just put it together, and it seems like a pretty good unit.

I used a 20% coupon (attached) to get it for $32.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...3&keycode=0000

Ooo, I was just about buy a rear stand from HF and then I saw this...interesting, oh goodie.

For those wondering, it is still 39.99:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=99701

chess · May 4th, 2009, 04:55 PM

just a note...that coupon expires today and is in-store only.

but if you google, you should find a similar one.

tinng321 · May 4th, 2009, 05:45 PM

how is the quality?
what spool size do we need? 8mm or 10mm?

thanks,
tin

chess · May 4th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

how is the quality?
what spool size do we need? 8mm or 10mm?

thanks,
tin

The build quality seems plenty sufficient for our bike. It has a nice solid seam rather than spot welds, and I don't detect any flexing of the stand when I lift the bike. For $32, I'm very very pleased.

10mm.

mike_sema · May 4th, 2009, 06:07 PM

iam with chess this is a great stand and you cant beat 30-40 bucks and we use 10mm spools

backinthesaddleagain · July 1st, 2009, 12:31 PM

Went to harbor freight today couldn't find stand. Girl at register said 3 in stock after typing in cash register. Lots of people working there (by that I mean wearing their shirt and standing around drawing a paycheck), but no one helping any customers. I picked up a cheap 6pt socket set on sale, then when back to register asked girl about the stand again and without checking the cash register she says i don't think we have any. Too busy during lunch time to waste time so I'll go back at some other time.

Realize this is a low cost store, and the typical employee these days takes no pride in his/her work, but are other HF stores like that?

Glad they were out of 3/8 torque wrench as I am still not sure if I should get theirs and would have possible bought it.

CC Cowboy · July 1st, 2009, 12:57 PM

Watch out for that Pittsburgh stuff. There are somes good things at Harbor Freight but you have to be careful.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ex-key-set.htm

This web site is pretty good for rating and reviewing motorcycle stuff. Don't let anyone know about it though.

I've bought a ton of stuff from Harbor Freight though.

backinthesaddleagain · July 1st, 2009, 01:09 PM

Pittsburgh - the name makes me think of steel, the Steelers, Mean Joe Green. But i bet those "Pittsburgh" tools are made somewhere far from Pittsburgh.

Momaru · July 1st, 2009, 01:42 PM

After buying a socket set, a torque wrench & several other tools at HF and having half of them break inside 6 months, I don't trust anything they stock.

February 23rd, 2009, 04:10 PM	#9
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	well so far so good it seems to be holding up just fine the stand came with the spool holders and i have no prob getting the bike up by my self __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

February 23rd, 2009, 04:50 PM	#11
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	Ya what probably happened was someone took them off the floor model and they have another one that is all black and comes with the paddles instead of the forks for the spools __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

March 3rd, 2009, 08:07 PM	#16
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	you know this is my 1st stand so I don't know if that's what they mean, but it is well worth the money they do have a different one there aswell that comes with the paddles __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

March 5th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#18
Kolya1981 Generic User Title Name: Nick Location: PA, USA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Green 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Slate 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Posts: 110	Never had anything from HF that didn't end up breaking...the price is tempting...and there can't be too much to break on a stand...but still not sure if I'd trust my bike to it. __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250R Kawi Green - Bikelitez Fiberglass Undertail w/LED Turn Signals, Carbon Fiber Tank Protector 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Matte Graphite - Arrow Titanium Exhaust, Belly Pan

April 23rd, 2009, 09:54 AM	#21
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	nope. they have these ones now though: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17150 __________________________________________________

February 21st, 2009, 02:09 PM	#2
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Not too shabby! I need a rear stand some time and there is a Harbour Freight near me Thanks!

February 22nd, 2009, 10:22 PM	#3
NinjetteMan ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: City of Angels Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Kawi 250R Posts: 48	I've been curious about the HF stands...any thoughts on the build and functional quality?

February 23rd, 2009, 02:53 PM	#4
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	i was going to buy one of those then i realized it didnt come with the spool connectors or clips or whatever their called.that the spools rest on. i asked the guy at the register if they had any to go with the stand and he said no id have to buy them online? Pointless for me to buy it i told him before i walked out.

February 23rd, 2009, 02:59 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you would need to buy the spools separately with any other spool type rear stand, harbor freight or not.

February 23rd, 2009, 03:20 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Yes, if the stand doesn't come with those brackets that support the bike from the spools, then I agree with you, it would be useless as is. How much did they want for those spool brackets for the stand? mike sema- did the stand come with those brackets to lift the bike from the spools?

February 23rd, 2009, 03:30 PM	#8
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	i think like $7 online only.they didnt have em in store.

February 24th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#12
NinjetteMan ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: City of Angels Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Kawi 250R Posts: 48	Ill have to take a closer look at that...thanks Mike

March 2nd, 2009, 08:15 AM	#13
Dip In Traffic ninjette.org newbie Name: sydney Location: Long Island Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 6	i just check out the stands on harbor freight's website. out of the box its setup to lift a bike with spool and (sold separately $6.99 ) you can buy Paddle Adapters to convert to a rear swing arm stand

March 3rd, 2009, 07:07 PM	#15
Shift250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 112	I think im going to pick up one of these tomorrow. On their site they claim its a low profile stand. Does that mean it doesnt lift the bike as high as other stands. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

March 4th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#17
Shift250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 112	Thanks for the post and info Mike. Just picked one up today and its seems to be really good. Though this is my first stand. I had to print out the online price and take it in because it was more expensive at my local store.

April 23rd, 2009, 09:07 AM	#20
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	They don't have these in all stores apparently. I went to mine last fall and they didn't so I went to the motorcycle shop and bought a Pitbull stand. Talk about the extremes of the price range

April 24th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#22
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	the same stand that I got from harbor fright see post 1 they are selling at cycle gear for $90 I couldn't believe it so I sat their looking it over and sure **** it’s the same stand __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 24th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#23
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	Look at it now mike!!!! http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...item=MRX_SL18A __________________________________________________

April 24th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#24
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	somtimes it pays to shop around __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 24th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#26
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you're a kawiforum member, right?

April 24th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#28
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	have you tried going back them to see if they might credit you for the oversight?

May 3rd, 2009, 09:33 AM	#30
chess Ninjette Afficionado! Name: chess Location: Wichita Falls Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red...the sexiest color. Posts: 66	I picked one of these up today...didn't even know I had a HF in town! I just put it together, and it seems like a pretty good unit. I used a 20% coupon (attached) to get it for $32. http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...3&keycode=0000

May 3rd, 2009, 04:39 PM	#31
chess Ninjette Afficionado! Name: chess Location: Wichita Falls Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red...the sexiest color. Posts: 66	I just used it to lift the bike for a chain lube...worked like a champ. It really didn't seem to put any stress on the unit at all. I used the "brick method" to get the bike up, and had no trouble at all getting it down. I couldn't get spools in town today, and I've decided not to use paddles, so I put the hooks in backwards and put the rubber feet from my car ramps on them (you'd think they were designed for the purpose). It's tough to explain, but it was plenty stable and the bike was protected. Thanks for the tip, though I could see me spending way too much money in HF. It was like a f'ing toy store! ...now I need some cheap black spools. Any recommendations?

May 4th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#33
chess Ninjette Afficionado! Name: chess Location: Wichita Falls Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red...the sexiest color. Posts: 66	just a note...that coupon expires today and is in-store only. but if you google, you should find a similar one.

May 4th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#34
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	how is the quality? what spool size do we need? 8mm or 10mm? thanks, tin

May 4th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#36
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	iam with chess this is a great stand and you cant beat 30-40 bucks and we use 10mm spools __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

July 1st, 2009, 12:31 PM	#37
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Went to harbor freight today couldn't find stand. Girl at register said 3 in stock after typing in cash register. Lots of people working there (by that I mean wearing their shirt and standing around drawing a paycheck), but no one helping any customers. I picked up a cheap 6pt socket set on sale, then when back to register asked girl about the stand again and without checking the cash register she says i don't think we have any. Too busy during lunch time to waste time so I'll go back at some other time. Realize this is a low cost store, and the typical employee these days takes no pride in his/her work, but are other HF stores like that? Glad they were out of 3/8 torque wrench as I am still not sure if I should get theirs and would have possible bought it.

July 1st, 2009, 12:57 PM	#38
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Watch out for that Pittsburgh stuff. There are somes good things at Harbor Freight but you have to be careful. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ex-key-set.htm This web site is pretty good for rating and reviewing motorcycle stuff. Don't let anyone know about it though. I've bought a ton of stuff from Harbor Freight though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 1st, 2009, 01:09 PM	#39
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Pittsburgh - the name makes me think of steel, the Steelers, Mean Joe Green. But i bet those "Pittsburgh" tools are made somewhere far from Pittsburgh.

July 1st, 2009, 01:42 PM	#40
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	After buying a socket set, a torque wrench & several other tools at HF and having half of them break inside 6 months, I don't trust anything they stock. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

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