why use bike lift stand?

maxwellca21 · November 11th, 2010, 03:17 AM

why do people use a life stand for back (and front)??? This might be a stupid question to some, but im a total newbie to motorcyle. i just got my license last month and got my bike last week.

c-dog · November 11th, 2010, 03:59 AM

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new bike and license.

Having stands makes the bike easier to work on and check oil, do oil changes, etc. It also keeps the tires off the ground. This prevents flat spots on your tires. If you ride your bike a lot the tires don't always rest on the same spot, so don't worry if you ride your bike often.

I put my bike up on stands all the time - front and rear, after a ride. Sometimes I don't get to ride for a week or two, and this keeps my tires in good shape. When winter comes and it's 5-6 months of storage I use them also.

areifel · November 11th, 2010, 04:45 AM

Anyone know of a quality stand that's fairly decent priced?

dubojr1 · November 11th, 2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by areifel

Anyone know of a quality stand that's fairly decent priced?

What is your budget?

areifel · November 11th, 2010, 06:27 AM

75 ish

Alex · November 11th, 2010, 06:27 AM

/moved to General (not Motorcycle Gear)

k-os · November 11th, 2010, 06:27 AM

I've had good a good experience with T-Rex Stands.

dubojr1 · November 11th, 2010, 06:33 AM

For the money...T-rex is hard to beat. Only other choice is Harbor Freight stands for just a bit less...

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...torcycle+stand

CThunder-blue · November 11th, 2010, 11:19 AM

I bought PSR stands from motorcycle-superstore. The rear works great, but the front needed 2 washer/shims to get the forks to line up properly. They're very well priced.

Having a rear stand is important since you want to keep your chain clean and oiled every so often.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

areifel · November 11th, 2010, 12:04 PM

Do I need to purchase spools also?

dubojr1 · November 11th, 2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by areifel

Do I need to purchase spools also?

Yep. Have to have them for the rear stand to work.

Flashmonkey · November 11th, 2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by areifel

Do I need to purchase spools also?

If you want a rear stand that supports spools...then yes. Otherwise you're stuck with the swingarm stands. I think those are cheaper anyway. Or you could go the super fancy route and get one of the race paddock ones that'll support both haha.

SCREEM · November 11th, 2010, 02:04 PM

you can also use bolts instead of spools and lift truck if ya have one handy like I do

CZroe · November 11th, 2010, 02:09 PM

It really comes in handy when you have to change a tire.

2WheelGuy · November 11th, 2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwellca21

why do people use a life stand for back (and front)???

Tire warmers, changing tires, etc. General maintenance such as changing oil is easier. Most racing organizations won't let you keep a side/center stand. You don't need spools if you get a stand setup to be used without them. I prefer Pitbull stands. They make a rear stand that is convertible for use with or without spools.

k-os · November 11th, 2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

If you want a rear stand that supports spools...then yes. Otherwise you're stuck with the swingarm stands. I think those are cheaper anyway. Or you could go the super fancy route and get one of the race paddock ones that'll support both haha.

My T-Rex stands also came with both inserts for spools or swingarm rest.

GeneJunkie · November 11th, 2010, 04:43 PM

...Or you can hunt Craigslist. We ended up getting a CIA rear stand for $50 and a Pitbull newfront stand for $70 and both are in great condition. If you know what to look for, you can find great deals.

maxwellca21 · November 11th, 2010, 11:49 PM

thanks everyone for replying and been so informative.

ithaca00 · November 12th, 2010, 12:10 AM

If you've got the time hunt Craigs List for Pit Bull stands. They are THE best stands on the market. They'll last you a lifetime and are well worth the money. The problem with cheap stands is they can fail and put your bike on the ground...

November 11th, 2010, 03:17 AM	#1
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