May 27th, 2010, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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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?
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May 27th, 2010, 12:49 PM | #2 |
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May 27th, 2010, 07:07 PM | #3 |
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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.
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May 27th, 2010, 07:10 PM | #4 |
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I just went to my local dealership. They both selled for $50 CAD a piece. The spools were sold separately.
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May 28th, 2010, 02:29 AM | #5 |
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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... |
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May 28th, 2010, 06:01 AM | #6 | |
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May 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM | #7 |
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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.
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May 28th, 2010, 06:19 AM | #8 |
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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
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May 28th, 2010, 08:50 AM | #9 |
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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.
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May 29th, 2010, 10:39 AM | #10 | |
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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. |
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May 29th, 2010, 01:08 PM | #11 |
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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.
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May 29th, 2010, 01:59 PM | #12 |
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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. |
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