specific front stand question

zartan · May 17th, 2009, 05:48 PM

I am trying to decide on a front stand. We have a Vortex rear but now need a front. Pitbull has one that has the rollers hooking up on the bottom of the forks. Vortex has the pin up top model. Pin model would seem better for more applications.

Question: with my bike being lowered... will there be clearence to use that Upper pin style???
Anyone have one, Anyone know? Thanks,!!

Alex · May 17th, 2009, 06:00 PM

I've got the pitbull one with the pin that fits in the triple-tree. The bar holding it up sits flush with the top fairing (right underneath the headlight), so I have a feeling it would fit just fine. How many inches clearance are there when the bike is at rest between the top of the fender and that bottom part of the front fairing (that black piece under the headlight assembly)? If there's at least 3", I think you'll have no issue sliding it in there.

ShishkaBOMB · May 17th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Alex, did you have to remove anything (horn, fender, etc.) to use the pitbull stand?

I just felt an earthquake.

00v_Lucky · May 17th, 2009, 08:58 PM

it was a 5.0 in L.A. and i wonder how my motorcycle is doing. how big of a chance is there that a motorcycle will be knocked over?

Alex · May 17th, 2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShishkaBOMB

Alex, did you have to remove anything (horn, fender, etc.) to use the pitbull stand?

Nope, fits right in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShishkaBOMB

I just felt an earthquake.

Hold on tight!

zartan · May 17th, 2009, 10:21 PM

Thanks Alex I will measure in the morn!

kkim · May 17th, 2009, 10:21 PM

Z-

With my pin type front stand and the front end lowered, I couldn't get the stand out with out scratching the top of the front fender. So, every time I would lift the front of the bike, I would remove the front fender. Six hex head screws to take it off... very easy.

hope this helps.

zartan · May 17th, 2009, 10:33 PM

I was waiting for you kk and your lowered front.

thanks that sounds like an easy fix!!! and a good chance to clean that fender!

I hadn't measured yet but picturing it in my mind it was tight...

kkim · May 17th, 2009, 10:44 PM

yeah, before I lowered the front, lifting with the triple tree stand was pretty easy... no problems. The night I installed the lowering blocks, I found I couldn't get the stand out w/o scratching the fender.

Since that time, each time I use that front stand, I remove the fender.

gl

zartan · May 17th, 2009, 10:52 PM

They aren't cheap that is for sure.. and TR needs a special rear one for his Triumph. arrggghh!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

kkim · May 17th, 2009, 10:54 PM

I paid about $125 for mine...DMP s- spec

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...-53-DMP-3.html

zartan · May 17th, 2009, 11:01 PM

Thanks! l

noche_caliente · May 18th, 2009, 01:33 PM

Z- I haven't gotten mine yet, but I plan to do the pit bull - you can get it for just under $150 shipped from oneida suzuki out of New York

HKr1 · May 18th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Go for the head lift stand, I also have the DMP S-spec it works real nice.

The ones that use the bottom of the forks are OK, but sooner or later you will have to work on the forks. < Atleast I did

May 17th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#1
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	specific front stand question I am trying to decide on a front stand. We have a Vortex rear but now need a front. Pitbull has one that has the rollers hooking up on the bottom of the forks. Vortex has the pin up top model. Pin model would seem better for more applications. Question: with my bike being lowered... will there be clearence to use that Upper pin style??? Anyone have one, Anyone know? Thanks,!! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 17th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I've got the pitbull one with the pin that fits in the triple-tree. The bar holding it up sits flush with the top fairing (right underneath the headlight), so I have a feeling it would fit just fine. How many inches clearance are there when the bike is at rest between the top of the fender and that bottom part of the front fairing (that black piece under the headlight assembly)? If there's at least 3", I think you'll have no issue sliding it in there. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 17th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#6
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Thanks Alex I will measure in the morn! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 17th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#8
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	I was waiting for you kk and your lowered front. thanks that sounds like an easy fix!!! and a good chance to clean that fender! I hadn't measured yet but picturing it in my mind it was tight... __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 17th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#10
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	They aren't cheap that is for sure.. and TR needs a special rear one for his Triumph. arrggghh!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 17th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#3
ShishkaBOMB ninjette.org member Name: Shish Location: SGV, CA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 35	Alex, did you have to remove anything (horn, fender, etc.) to use the pitbull stand? I just felt an earthquake.

May 17th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#4
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	it was a 5.0 in L.A. and i wonder how my motorcycle is doing. how big of a chance is there that a motorcycle will be knocked over?

May 17th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Z- With my pin type front stand and the front end lowered, I couldn't get the stand out with out scratching the top of the front fender. So, every time I would lift the front of the bike, I would remove the front fender. Six hex head screws to take it off... very easy. hope this helps.

May 17th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yeah, before I lowered the front, lifting with the triple tree stand was pretty easy... no problems. The night I installed the lowering blocks, I found I couldn't get the stand out w/o scratching the fender. Since that time, each time I use that front stand, I remove the fender. gl

May 17th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I paid about $125 for mine...DMP s- spec http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...-53-DMP-3.html

May 17th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#12
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Thanks! l __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 18th, 2009, 01:33 PM	#13
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Z- I haven't gotten mine yet, but I plan to do the pit bull - you can get it for just under $150 shipped from oneida suzuki out of New York

May 18th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#14
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Go for the head lift stand, I also have the DMP S-spec it works real nice. The ones that use the bottom of the forks are OK, but sooner or later you will have to work on the forks. < Atleast I did

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