August 30th, 2011, 11:34 AM | #1 |
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250R front stand issues, what do you use?
I have a S-Spec front stand and it won't support the forks.
Almost as if the forks are too narrow (it just slides off the stand on the way up). The Put Bull stand looks similar to the S-Spec stand. So what front stand do you guys use on your 2008+ Ninjas?
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August 30th, 2011, 11:40 AM | #2 |
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I use a pit bull triple tree stand. It has a pin that goes in between the forks into a hole in the tree.
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August 30th, 2011, 11:43 AM | #3 |
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August 30th, 2011, 11:54 AM | #4 |
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Pit bull triple-tree front stand. No mods necessary, works great.
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August 30th, 2011, 12:52 PM | #5 |
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I use the Pitbull front stands that lift from the forks--doesn't fit perfectly, a little wobbly, but it does the job. Personally, I think the better ones are the ones that you insert the stand from the bottom forks. So much easier.
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August 30th, 2011, 12:56 PM | #6 |
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August 30th, 2011, 01:05 PM | #7 |
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if im not mistaken, when you buy the stand, it comes with different inserts so all you need to do is put on the fitting insert for your bike onto the stand, then use it
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August 30th, 2011, 01:08 PM | #8 |
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What AJ said. They are all the same, the pin is the only difference; that you specify when you order.
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August 30th, 2011, 01:08 PM | #9 |
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Have the S-Spec head lift stand, works great.
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August 30th, 2011, 02:02 PM | #11 | |
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The way it kept falling off the S-Spec stand, I would be le'scared to remove my front on a similar pit-bull. ugh.. anyone got a front triple stand for sale? haha
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August 30th, 2011, 02:15 PM | #12 |
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Yeah, I have the front fall a couple times but forks never touched the ground because I'd have a stack of bottle water underneath the headers just for this case. LOL
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August 30th, 2011, 09:52 PM | #13 |
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August 30th, 2011, 10:40 PM | #14 |
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Couple different sets for a couple different bikes. The ones that are visible look like BT-002's and Pilot Road 2's; this pic is a few years old. I tend to use the 003's and the PR3's at this point on the other machines.
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August 30th, 2011, 10:41 PM | #15 |
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I use a T-Rex triple-tree stand. Have to do a little finagling to get it past the front tire fender (or just take it off) because the clearance is a bit tight, but once the pin's in the pivot, it's solid. It also came with fork holders, haven't tried them as yet.
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August 30th, 2011, 10:57 PM | #16 |
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Here's my answer for lifting both wheels simultaneously:
Heindl Pivot Stand When the bike is on the stand the front lifts up easily. I use a strap from a ceiling joist to keep it up.
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August 30th, 2011, 11:04 PM | #17 |
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That is such a cool stand, Ken.
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August 31st, 2011, 12:37 AM | #18 |
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cool but not practical @ the race track.
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August 31st, 2011, 12:50 AM | #19 |
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will it safe to lift up and remove both tire like you did but with the Forklift Front Stand for the front? (i don't have the triple-tree front stand) or it will be easy to tip over?
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August 31st, 2011, 12:52 AM | #20 |
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You can't change the rear with just the front lifted if that's what you're asking.
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August 31st, 2011, 04:54 AM | #21 |
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Was able to get the front up with the Pit Bull fork stand yesterday. Seems ya just gotta be careful and lift it slowely.
Seems to be holding pretty good. I did the old shake test, we'll seef if it's still upright when I get home today. Methinks a front tire change would be doable. Pitbull is def. a little more stable than the S-Spec.
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August 31st, 2011, 09:00 PM | #22 |
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No, it wouldn't be my first choice for the paddock.
Although it might be more useful than "normal" stands for some specific things. Depends on how much space you have in your trailer, etc.
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September 1st, 2011, 03:14 PM | #23 |
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What do you guys think of this front stand?
Would it work? http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...item=RWM_SL11R |
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Probably. Almost certainly and there's return policy if it doesn't. That said, I've always preferred a triple-tree stand over a fork-lifter, but just my
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September 2nd, 2011, 10:18 AM | #26 |
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Were you able to set it up easily without modifying anything?
I saw a video of some guy who had to use a screwdriver wedged in between the stand and the forks I think and he had to mess around with some spring on the stand itself...I don't think it was this exact stand but I just don't like buying things that don't fit correctly right out of the box I think I might swing by and pick one up just in case I ever need it. |
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September 4th, 2011, 11:20 PM | #28 |
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These are the ones I'm talking about...the best IMHO.
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September 5th, 2011, 03:57 PM | #29 |
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September 5th, 2011, 07:21 PM | #30 |
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RacebikeRental (Richard) uses the Lockhart Phillips...the one I pic'd. When I saw him use the stand I was like WTHeck! That's awesome! No fuss trying to balance your front end. Just slip the nipple under the forks and lift.
I believe he had to slightly bend it inward. I gotta get me one but waiting to find a deal. |
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I'm using Lockheart Phillips front and rear.
My front is a triple tree stand though. Works fine. Puts a bit of pressure on the front fairing but no damage. could proabably slide a few washers over the triple tree pin to lift the bike higher on the front stand to prevent the contact but it's really a non issue.
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September 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM | #33 |
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I was curious, would using the front lift stand be okay for the front for a tire change? Whats the chance of damaging the forks from twisting or bending with the tire out?
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September 22nd, 2011, 06:56 AM | #34 |
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While I have used the Harbor Freight stand with front fork adapters to remove my front wheel several times, I've found that it often gets in the way of axel insertion and removal and has very nearly dropped it on the forks a couple times. BE CAREFUL.
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My Lockhart-Phillips head/triple-tree stand seems to be bending where the bar that fits the pin attaches to the curved bar over the fender. I don't have a proper pin to know for sure if the contact under my headlight's black plastic fairing shroud is due to the bend/sag or not having a long enough pin (I flipped an original but skinny pin upside-down, so it is at least as long as some).
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