What stands?

tehcarguy · September 27th, 2012, 06:46 PM

I'm wondering which stand to get, but I don't want to spend over $100 for one. I went to the dealer where I bought my bike from and they wanted $80 for a universal aluminum rear stand, yet Harbor Freight has the same thing for 40. It looks cool, but seems cheap and not very well made. I also want to get a 15 tooth front sprocket and was wondering which brand to get.

kevheads · September 27th, 2012, 08:04 PM

I've had the Harbor Freight stand for 2 yrs now, it's a sturdy stand and works just fine.

mariorivera830 · September 27th, 2012, 11:40 PM

I just got a set of front and rear stands by Venom or something like that from Amazon for 74 bucks shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00

They seem to do the job well enough. Although I have only had them for about 4 days. Plus shipping took about 10 days because I ordered them at 3am on a saturday morning.

menikmati · September 28th, 2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehcarguy

I'm wondering which stand to get, but I don't want to spend over $100 for one. I went to the dealer where I bought my bike from and they wanted $80 for a universal aluminum rear stand, yet Harbor Freight has the same thing for 40. It looks cool, but seems cheap and not very well made. I also want to get a 15 tooth front sprocket and was wondering which brand to get.

Get any stand(s) that can suit your job and budget.

JT sprockets do a fine job.

Fappy · September 28th, 2012, 10:13 AM

I second the Harbor Freight stand. It cost $20 and works perfectly fine. No complaints.
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...and-65620.html

GeneJunkie · September 28th, 2012, 01:49 PM

I've gotten two rear CIA stands from Craigslist for $60 each, they retail for around $130 (http://ciastands.com/rearsportbikestand.aspx). I've seen used Pittbull stands go for about the same price on craigslist as well. If you can be patient just watch craigslist and you can find a good quality stand for a good price, those harbor freight stands are a bit too flimsy for my liking.

Aggrotech · September 28th, 2012, 01:59 PM

Definitely get some quality stands. I bought i believe it was a trackside rearstand...the damn thing dropped my bike TWICE. was able to save it but after that i said **** this piece of **** and my pitbull stand should be here today

tehcarguy · September 28th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fappy

I second the Harbor Freight stand. It cost $20 and works perfectly fine. No complaints.
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...and-65620.html

I was actually talking about the other stand they sell.
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...and-99701.html
The one at the dealer looked exactly the same, and the fasteners that attatch the upright sections don't seem very strong. Thanks for the info guys.

sixstring · September 28th, 2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehcarguy

I was actually talking about the other stand they sell.
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...and-99701.html
The one at the dealer looked exactly the same, and the fasteners that attatch the upright sections don't seem very strong. Thanks for the info guys.

If you plan on sticking with motorcycles for a long time, it might be worth investing in a set of nice pitbulls. You can get them used (in good nick) on kijiji for a little more than the princess auto stand (just paid 125 for mine) and not only will it last forever, it holds the bike much more solidly (it's one piece)

For sprockets, unless your going for 520 aluminum, just get whatever is cheapest and readily available.

iNinja · September 29th, 2012, 08:19 AM

i have t-rex stands. both front and rear for $124.90. haven't had a single problem with them.

http://www.t-rex-racing.com/

i also have a 15 tooth JT sprocket. JT sprockets are one of the best and not expensive at all. $20-$25 for a 15 tooth.

http://www.jtsprockets.com/

geeker · September 30th, 2012, 05:47 AM

I'm using the Trackside stands from Cycle Gear. They aren't Pitbull, but they work.

GeneJunkie · October 3rd, 2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by geeker

I'm using the Trackside stands from Cycle Gear. They aren't Pitbull, but they work.

I have a trackside front stand... that thing is a piece of crap.

geeker · October 3rd, 2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

I have a trackside front stand... that thing is a piece of crap.

What's wrong with it? Works fine for me.

nycsteve · October 3rd, 2012, 01:17 PM

GPI stands are awesome. Can't go wrong, plus excellent customer service.

GeneJunkie · October 4th, 2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

What's wrong with it? Works fine for me.

It dropped my bike... I call it the sketchy stand now. I used to use a Pit Bull new front stand which was amazing, just need to save my pennies for a new one.

geeker · October 4th, 2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

It dropped my bike... I call it the sketchy stand now. I used to use a Pit Bull new front stand which was amazing, just need to save my pennies for a new one.

Did it break apart or something? I can't see how the stand could drop your bike. I can see how it may not be seated correctly on the fork ends and cause it to come off the side.

Jiggles · October 4th, 2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggrotech

Definitely get some quality stands. I bought i believe it was a trackside rearstand...the damn thing dropped my bike TWICE. was able to save it but after that i said **** this piece of **** and my pitbull stand should be here today

Yea pitbull for sure. Mine is coming soon, the T rex stand is just not sturdy enough plus it scratched my 1k's swing arm. Its not a bad stand I just want a better one

Aggrotech · October 4th, 2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yea pitbull for sure. Mine is coming soon, the T rex stand is just not sturdy enough plus it scratched my 1k's swing arm. Its not a bad stand I just want a better one

my issue now is trying to get my bike on the stand with the stock fender lol.

it keeps hitting the top upside down U part of the stand so it makes it difficult :P

Jiggles · October 4th, 2012, 11:50 PM

Yea, its just a hunk of bendy plastic though so dont worry about breaking it

Alex · October 5th, 2012, 02:28 PM

The main reason I sliced off that long fender extension on our '08 was that it interfered with lifting the bike on a rear-stand.

Jiggles · October 5th, 2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The main reason I sliced off that long fender extension on our '08 was that it interfered with lifting the bike on a rear-stand.

That is a good idea, I hadn't chopped the fender because I don't mind the way it looks and I ride in the rain and prefer mud not to be slung across my back. But I'm just now realizing how much easier it would be to lift it without it

The way you chopped your fender, did it still block rain/mud/crap from being flung up?

Alex · October 5th, 2012, 02:51 PM

Didn't seem to make a difference. I don't think that extension was wide enough to do anything other than hold the reflector at the end.

erbarry88 · October 12th, 2012, 08:09 PM

I got the Harbor Freight one. It holds the bike up pretty good. Once I had it up I shook it from side to side and front to back purposely trying to make it tip over or see if the bike would move off the stand and it didnt. The paint is cheap and will come off. I dont know about keeping it up there for extended periods of time but for maintenance it gets the job done.

ADoMinGu3z · October 12th, 2012, 09:11 PM

anyone try the venoms ones on amazon?

February 26th, 2013, 06:19 PM

What stands are you guys using and have faith in? I can't afford pit bull stands and have looked into tractor supply stands and also Venom brand- theyre 70 bucks for a front and rear. Also there are some other brands that run around 120 for a pair. Anyone have any luck with the lower end stands? I'm looking to do some extensive work on my gixxer once I can get her back to kent (Repainting again, new front tire, possibly doing brakes, air filter clean, fuel line replacement, caliper painting) and I want some decent stands.
I don't like going 100% off of amazon reviews because people can tend to be retards.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=346333011

Jiggles · February 26th, 2013, 06:22 PM

Pitbull is the only way to go

But since you are looking for sub par stands I'll sell you my T-rex front and rear

February 26th, 2013, 06:24 PM

T-Rex seem to be of reasonable quality for the price point, I won't be heavily using the stands as the bike probably won't be them more then once a week. Are you actually interested in selling them?

choneofakind · February 26th, 2013, 06:27 PM

Whatever you get, bring them with you to Mid-Ohio when you come this summer because you'll need to zip-tie your side stand.

Dates are June 21 and 22, both days are 3:30-9:00. Be there or be square!!

February 26th, 2013, 06:29 PM

Do we have a price on the two days?

choneofakind · February 26th, 2013, 06:31 PM

You can do one day or both days.

More info here: http://www.midohio.com/School/Course...e-Track-Riding

February 26th, 2013, 06:34 PM

Time to start saving, that shits expensive lol

choneofakind · February 26th, 2013, 06:36 PM

Worth it. Sorry for getting another one of your thread OT

I've been using a stand from HF because it was $30. It's garbage, but it hasn't dropped my bike yet, even in storage. I want a front stand that lifts by the triple, but I've got other things to buy, especially when a car jack under the engine works so well.

February 26th, 2013, 06:39 PM

Yeah the only thing that sucks about the jack under the engine is I would have to take the plastics off. I'm hoping HF or Tractor supply have something of use, if not I'll order those venoms unless someone else has a better idea.

Boosted139 · February 26th, 2013, 06:42 PM

I've read a lot of negative things about venom stands. I'd go with t-rex or just ante up for pit bull. Theyll out last your bikes

February 26th, 2013, 06:45 PM

@Jiggles is you srs about selling your stands?

Jiggles · February 26th, 2013, 06:57 PM

Yes

Jiggles · February 26th, 2013, 06:59 PM

SMman · February 26th, 2013, 07:04 PM

I use a Vortex rear and Hindle front. I can highly recommend both.

February 26th, 2013, 07:05 PM

They look pretty @Jiggles, now keeping in mind that I'm a broke college student, lets talk money. What were you thinkin?

csmith12 · February 26th, 2013, 07:24 PM

Harbor Freight rear stand. $25 bones with coupon.

September 27th, 2012, 06:46 PM	#1
tehcarguy ninjette.org member Name: Tyler Location: North Ga. Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 12	Rear stands? I'm wondering which stand to get, but I don't want to spend over $100 for one. I went to the dealer where I bought my bike from and they wanted $80 for a universal aluminum rear stand, yet Harbor Freight has the same thing for 40. It looks cool, but seems cheap and not very well made. I also want to get a 15 tooth front sprocket and was wondering which brand to get.

September 27th, 2012, 11:40 PM	#3
mariorivera830 MoVal's only ninjette :( Name: Mario Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE Black with a dash of yellow Posts: 120	I just got a set of front and rear stands by Venom or something like that from Amazon for 74 bucks shipped. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00 They seem to do the job well enough. Although I have only had them for about 4 days. Plus shipping took about 10 days because I ordered them at 3am on a saturday morning. __________________________________________________ Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next, without any loss of enthusiasm-

October 3rd, 2012, 01:17 PM	#14
nycsteve Biker Name: Steve Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 723	GPI stands are awesome. Can't go wrong, plus excellent customer service. __________________________________________________ S*** Happens! Design Stuff \| Tumblr James 1:2-4

October 4th, 2012, 11:50 PM	#19
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yea, its just a hunk of bendy plastic though so dont worry about breaking it __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 5th, 2012, 02:28 PM	#20
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	The main reason I sliced off that long fender extension on our '08 was that it interfered with lifting the bike on a rear-stand. __________________________________________________ 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)

September 27th, 2012, 08:04 PM	#2
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	I've had the Harbor Freight stand for 2 yrs now, it's a sturdy stand and works just fine.

September 28th, 2012, 10:13 AM	#5
Fappy ninjette.org guru Name: Stephen Location: Philadelphia, PA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R, 2008 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 263	I second the Harbor Freight stand. It cost $20 and works perfectly fine. No complaints. http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...and-65620.html

September 28th, 2012, 01:49 PM	#6
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	I've gotten two rear CIA stands from Craigslist for $60 each, they retail for around $130 (http://ciastands.com/rearsportbikestand.aspx). I've seen used Pittbull stands go for about the same price on craigslist as well. If you can be patient just watch craigslist and you can find a good quality stand for a good price, those harbor freight stands are a bit too flimsy for my liking.

September 28th, 2012, 01:59 PM	#7
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	Definitely get some quality stands. I bought i believe it was a trackside rearstand...the damn thing dropped my bike TWICE. was able to save it but after that i said ** this piece of ** and my pitbull stand should be here today

September 29th, 2012, 08:19 AM	#10
iNinja ninjette.org member Name: Amy Location: PA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R EFI Posts: 58	i have t-rex stands. both front and rear for $124.90. haven't had a single problem with them. http://www.t-rex-racing.com/ i also have a 15 tooth JT sprocket. JT sprockets are one of the best and not expensive at all. $20-$25 for a 15 tooth. http://www.jtsprockets.com/

September 30th, 2012, 05:47 AM	#11
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	I'm using the Trackside stands from Cycle Gear. They aren't Pitbull, but they work.

October 5th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#22
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	Didn't seem to make a difference. I don't think that extension was wide enough to do anything other than hold the reflector at the end. __________________________________________________ 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)

October 12th, 2012, 08:09 PM	#23
erbarry88 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: SoCal IE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R, 2007 GSX-R 600 Posts: 123	I got the Harbor Freight one. It holds the bike up pretty good. Once I had it up I shook it from side to side and front to back purposely trying to make it tip over or see if the bike would move off the stand and it didnt. The paint is cheap and will come off. I dont know about keeping it up there for extended periods of time but for maintenance it gets the job done.

October 12th, 2012, 09:11 PM	#24
ADoMinGu3z ninjette.org member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 117	anyone try the venoms ones on amazon?

February 26th, 2013, 06:19 PM	#25
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	What stands? What stands are you guys using and have faith in? I can't afford pit bull stands and have looked into tractor supply stands and also Venom brand- theyre 70 bucks for a front and rear. Also there are some other brands that run around 120 for a pair. Anyone have any luck with the lower end stands? I'm looking to do some extensive work on my gixxer once I can get her back to kent (Repainting again, new front tire, possibly doing brakes, air filter clean, fuel line replacement, caliper painting) and I want some decent stands. I don't like going 100% off of amazon reviews because people can tend to be retards. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=346333011

February 26th, 2013, 06:22 PM	#26
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Pitbull is the only way to go But since you are looking for sub par stands I'll sell you my T-rex front and rear __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

February 26th, 2013, 06:24 PM	#27
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	T-Rex seem to be of reasonable quality for the price point, I won't be heavily using the stands as the bike probably won't be them more then once a week. Are you actually interested in selling them?

February 26th, 2013, 06:27 PM	#28
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Whatever you get, bring them with you to Mid-Ohio when you come this summer because you'll need to zip-tie your side stand. Dates are June 21 and 22, both days are 3:30-9:00. Be there or be square!!

February 26th, 2013, 06:29 PM	#29
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	Do we have a price on the two days?

February 26th, 2013, 06:31 PM	#30
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	You can do one day or both days. More info here: http://www.midohio.com/School/Course...e-Track-Riding

February 26th, 2013, 06:34 PM	#31
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	Time to start saving, that shits expensive lol

February 26th, 2013, 06:36 PM	#32
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Worth it. Sorry for getting another one of your thread OT I've been using a stand from HF because it was $30. It's garbage, but it hasn't dropped my bike yet, even in storage. I want a front stand that lifts by the triple, but I've got other things to buy, especially when a car jack under the engine works so well.

February 26th, 2013, 06:39 PM	#33
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah the only thing that sucks about the jack under the engine is I would have to take the plastics off. I'm hoping HF or Tractor supply have something of use, if not I'll order those venoms unless someone else has a better idea.

February 26th, 2013, 06:42 PM	#34
Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	I've read a lot of negative things about venom stands. I'd go with t-rex or just ante up for pit bull. Theyll out last your bikes

February 26th, 2013, 06:45 PM	#35
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	@Jiggles is you srs about selling your stands?

February 26th, 2013, 06:57 PM	#36
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yes __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

February 26th, 2013, 06:59 PM	#37
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

February 26th, 2013, 07:04 PM	#38
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	I use a Vortex rear and Hindle front. I can highly recommend both. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

February 26th, 2013, 07:05 PM	#39
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	They look pretty @Jiggles, now keeping in mind that I'm a broke college student, lets talk money. What were you thinkin?

February 26th, 2013, 07:24 PM	#40
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Harbor Freight rear stand. $25 bones with coupon. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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