August 7th, 2015, 06:02 AM | #1 |
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Name: Dillion
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Front & Rear Stands
Hey guys. Was looking to change a few things up on my new bike.. I don't know much about bikes, let alone cars when it comes to maintenance/modification.. I was looking to purchase front and rear stands. Do you guys have any recommendations of which ones are the best bang for the buck? I don't want to get crazy ripped off for something that I don't know much about. Thanks in advance.
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August 7th, 2015, 06:04 AM | #2 |
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August 7th, 2015, 06:06 AM | #3 |
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I totally didn't google or look at anything... *insert sarcasm here* I honestly see a lot of different type of bike stands. I'm more or less looking for recommendations from the community.
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August 7th, 2015, 06:08 AM | #4 |
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I still have my original T-Rex stands, affordable stands and get the job done, but not manufactured very well.
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August 7th, 2015, 06:12 AM | #5 |
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August 7th, 2015, 06:22 AM | #6 |
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Looking at reviews of the product.. I don't believe those fit the ninja300
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August 7th, 2015, 06:38 AM | #7 |
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Get some pit bull stands, they are pricey yes... but will last longer than your bike. lol The resale value is high as well. That is the best bang for the buck.
I have some trex stands, they get the job done. Harbor freight also makes a rear spool stand for $25 with coupon. I have used mine for 4yrs, VERY heavy useage. Holds up my 250's as well as my 600's. Best $25 stand out there. lol
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August 7th, 2015, 08:47 AM | #8 |
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I have a set similar to the Amazon link above. They're sturdy enough that I don't worry when using them, but I also only use them on occasion when I need to lift the bike up to work on it. If I were using it frequently (like in the pits for a race bike), I'd invest in something better. Pit Bull seems to be about the best from what I've seen.
My front is a fork stand rather a triple stand. It gets the front wheel off the ground, but that's about it. Since it lifts by the forks, you can't actually work on much other than the wheel when using it. A triple stand will allow you to work on the forks as well. The rear came with hooks for spools and pads for lifting the swingarm directly. The pads work, but spools are much easier. Spend a few bucks and get a pair. I suggest verifying the thread pitch on your swingarm's spool mounts before ordering them, rather than relying on what the seller says will work with your model. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=82240 I've heard complaints about the aluminum HF stands actually collapsing with bikes on them. They also have another one that lifts by the swingarm directly.
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August 7th, 2015, 08:54 AM | #9 |
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Pit Bull are very popular and extremely durable. A bit pricey though. I don't regret buying Pit Bull front & rear. They will probably last longer than my bike (and all my future bikes combined).
With that being said, if you're more budget orientated, give these Venom stands a shot. I used these for 2 seasons. Pretty durable as well. Able to sit on bike with it being lifted. Used it for winter storage. No issues. http://www.amazon.com/Venom-Motorcyc.../dp/B0036QZ8VQ Here are some discussions on stands on this board https://www.ninjette.org/forums/sear...archid=2039302
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August 7th, 2015, 09:44 AM | #10 |
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I have the Venom rear stand as well and it's done the job just fine.
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August 7th, 2015, 10:13 AM | #11 | |
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Alas... problems with these stands. 1. User Error: Keep the hex bolts at the top for adjustment tight. Maybe even a bit of loctite is in order. They vibrate loose from time to time. If you don't check, your bike may fall if the adjuster caps pop off due to loose bolts. This is not a stand problem (design problem maybe), every stand can suffer this fate if the bolts are loose... even pit bull (although, they have next to no bolts lol). 2. Welds: Some batches of these stands have crappy welds. If you get one like this.. take it back and exchange it or get your $$$ back. Bottom line... Inspect the welds + keep the bolts tight. You should be doing this for ANYTHING designed to hold you bike up. If you do these 2 things, your $25 stand will function just as well as a pit bull and give you years of service without a second thought. If you have 10 mins inspect some welds and put a stand together well, then you can save yourself plenty of money on a rear stand. While anyone can debate this with only me, the debate is gunna go downhill really quick when 10+ other ninjette members say the same thing. "Yea, I was there with Chris at the track. I put his bike up on a HF stand without a second thought. It never entered our mind that the bike might fall." Track day, after track day, after track day, after track day, after track day, after track day, after track day....
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EX500 full of EX250 parts
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But there are also quite a few comments about problems with them (keep in mind that people are more likely to talk about something when there's a problem than when everything works as expected). Missing parts, bad welds, stripped out holes, etc. Quote:
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It seems like the design might be less-than-stellar. With the Venom-style stands, the pieces slip together and the bolts just keep them from coming apart, and there are set screws for the width of the hooks/pads but they can't just fall out of the stand while it's in use. On the HF one, if those caps come off (from lack of maintenance or whatever, like you said), the whole hook/pad is no longer held there. The support arms are also bolted to the handle. Just based on the pics, it looks like it rests at least partially on the handle while it's got the bike lifted, so the bolts between the arms and handle seem to be supporting at least some of the load. Having it sit flat on the bottom edge of the support arms (by adjusting the position of the wheels and handle) seems like it would remove the handle from the equation and basically just turn it into a pair of jackstands that happened to be connected. Especially with your endorsement, I have no doubt that these can be good stands. However, it also seems like they can be pretty poor too, if you're unlucky in picking one and/or don't assemble/check it properly. FYI, there are separate paddles that can be used for swingarms without spools (pic - and at least we know it works on an EX500). However, the comments indicate that they're no longer available for purchase. If you don't have spools, you probably don't want to get this one.
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August 8th, 2015, 10:15 AM | #13 |
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I bet you're right. As with many things in life that are cheap, QC is most likely slim to nonexistent. I haven't seen those paddles for non spool swingarms in quite some time.
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August 8th, 2015, 10:32 AM | #14 |
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I used to use a hf stand wih paddles for a couple years. Worked fine. A little flimsy but got the job done.
Now I have new TRex stands. Either their old stuff really sucked and they've upped their game or I just don't know what I'm looking at because these bad boys are heavy and sturdy. No concerns. Definitely nicer using a stand for spools than a stand for swingarm paddles. |
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August 8th, 2015, 10:42 AM | #15 | |
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P.S. - Pit Bull are the highest quality. After 2 years, they won't depreciate anymore for 10 years, and you can still easily sell them for over half what you paid. Searching craigslist for anyone selling locally wouldn't be a bad idea. You can find cheaper that may also serve you well, but going too cheap on these has led to bikes falling over in the garage.
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August 8th, 2015, 10:44 AM | #16 |
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I've had my pitbull stands since 2011 and they're still like new. I have the ones with removable handles and they're awesome. Besides not tripping over the handles they double as breaker bars, hammers and bearing presses lol.
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August 8th, 2015, 12:43 PM | #17 |
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Definitely PitBull, if you can't afford new then look for some used ones.
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August 11th, 2015, 04:04 PM | #18 |
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Yup I just bought a used rear pit bull stand from a buddy who sold his bike. Only charged me $50 and that thing was nearly $250 brand new! They seem really really well made
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