| Author | Message | ||
     Rob04xb12 |
Im trying to fit a rear pit stand on my 1125R. The first one I bought (some cheap brand) was not wide enough for the 1125 swing arm. What rear stands are yall using? Im looking for one that will work with the spools I have going through the rear axle. | ||
| Jdugger |
The PitBull makes one for our bikes that's specifically wide enough for the job. | ||
| Froggy |
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16131.html Email them for a shipping quote, the calculator on their website is not accurate. I recommend getting the front too at the same time. (Message edited by Froggy on January 24, 2013) | ||
| Kruizen |
Rob cycle gear has them for $50 right now | ||
| Jbarron |
t-rex stands | ||
| Rob04xb12 |
The cheap one at Cycle Gear is what I bought. The support posts were exactly as wide as the swing arm. Normally, the support posts are wider than the swing arm. Didnt work. | ||
| Kruizen |
weird, I've been using mine for over 1 year now, on both sets of spools - the built-in ones and my axle sliders. I bought the rear paddock stand. adjustable width (Message edited by kruizen on January 24, 2013) | ||
| D_adams |
Use a floor jack and spread it some, most likely an inch or two. | ||
| Budgolf |
Cycle gear stand works well | ||
| Dannybuell |
whch one did you get from cyclegear? http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/categories/parts--acc essories/ramps-stands/rear-stands | ||
| Imblasted |
for the front stand, triple tree or fork lift? and anyone want to sway me from trex or the cycle gear 50$ stands? | ||
| Jdugger |
All but PitBull suck? | ||
| Froggy |
Tree, you can't use a fork stand if you plan on removing the wheels due to the uneven forks
Do you value your motorcycle? The Pitbulls are expensive, but they are built to last forever, tough as nails, made in the USA, and are simply the best you can get. Go to a race event or track day, you will see 4 out of 5 bikes on stands using Pitbulls. T-Rex is a decent cheaper option on a budget, but I would still skip a few more lunches to get Pitbulls. | ||
| Budgolf |
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/trackside_rea r_paddock_stand/web1007479 These are great, sturdy stands at a great price. They're tough, and side by side I fail to see 100 bucks worth of difference between them and the pit bulls. | ||
| Budgolf |
And for the front. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/trackside_fro nt_paddock_stand/web1007454 | ||
| Kruizen |
Froggy- cant remove the front wheel with a fork stand? What the hell are you talking about? Been using my fork stand to take front wheel on and off for a couple of years every other month. | ||
| Jhuppdog |
I bought a set of front and rear stands from T-rex on black friday and I am impressed. I have never owned any pitbull stands but compared to the cheapy stand I have used in the past the T-rex are great and for sub $200 for a set including the triple tree lift you can't beat it. | ||
| Rob04xb12 |
I bought the $30 Trackside job from Cycle Gear. The way it was designed, you cant turn the "forks" around. So the swingarm, and lifting point, must fall inside of stand's frame. Hope that makes sense. I was just wondering what setup yall have had success with. | ||
| Duggram |
However, if you get the Pitbull Universal fork lift it's a lot easier to get your tire up and tire warmers on in the pits. When you want to change your tire you slip the Pitbull tree extension on the fork lift stand and lift at the tree. I always end up fighting with the tree lift because I don't want to shorten the pin to make it easier to get in place. Just another option. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I use an old lift that I modified by spreading it and putting bigger wheels to get added height. It's an old lift I had for my Firebolt.  | ||
| Duggram |
Really? I tried that at the track when I was a noob and everyone that walked by told me how foolish I was. Sure enough I got in a rush between rounds and the bike fell. I had the universal extension the next weekend, and my friends stopped laughing at me. | ||
| Lospice1 |
Bought a new set with the tree front stand for $110 on ebay. I had to spread the rear out a tad, but I was able to do this by standing on one end and pulling the other. I've been using them for the past 3 months with no problems. They are sturdy and well made. I'd rather spend my money on mods than expensive stands. Will http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Motorcycle-Stands-Rear -Swing-Arm-Triple-Tree-Front-Headlift-Maintenance- /321058439157?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&has h=item4ac092fff5 | ||
| Ros |
Lospice1 the front stand fits ok under the triple tree or when lift up touches the front mudguard? need to remove the mudguard before? And rear stand you need to open (wide) a bit to fit right? My baby is 1125CR 2010 Thanks | ||
| Kruizen |
Duggram, have had NO issues with changing the rims quickly at the track with the front fork lift. Actually did it in approx 20 minutes and that included tire vendor removing and mounting the new tire. 5 off, 10 mounting, 5 reinstalling. Have to start the axle threads first, then Tighten the caliper bolts. Or the axle threads won't start. | ||
| Jdugger |
On our bikes it's less of an issue, but on a Japanese style front end the under the fork stands will get your fork legs slightly out of alignment and make the axle difficult to replace, plus promote binding. If you do use an under the fork stand for swapping a front wheel, you should loosely reinstall the axle and caliper bolts, take the front off the stand, bounce it a few times, and tighten everything with the wheel on the ground. The stem stand is really the better way to go, IMHO. | ||
| Kruizen |
I agree the stem is the better way to go. but when on a budget you use what you have. Am I going to buy another stand when the one I have works?-not unless I am going to do the suspension upgrades. Learned the hard(first time) way about the axle not wanting to start with the caliper bolts tightened up first. I fought that thing for probably about an hour trying to get the axle lined up and the threads wouldn't get started no matter what I tried. Not Fun. Now its a piece of cake | ||
| Syonyk |
Another vote for the Pit Bull stand. If you haven't handled one of them in person, it's unlikely you'll "get" them compared to the cheaper options. They're solid like nothing else I've worked with. They come with a little note on them simply stating, "This stand will outlast your motorcycle," and I don't doubt it for a second. American made, incredibly strong, and you'll probably pass them onto your kids. They're proper stands. I'm good with spending another $100 on stands to ensure my motorcycle doesn't slide off them. | ||
| Lospice1 |
Do you really need over-built stands? No doubt pit bull stands are top notch. They are certainly better than my ebay stands, but my stands perform exactly the same. Save your money for mods!! Will | ||
| Jdugger |
I get a lot of mileage out of the PitBull stands, they don't fail and they are easy to use. I've seen a lot of guys drop their bike futzing with lessor stands that don't have the leverage and balance right, and just aren't as well made or thought out. The pivot on the t-rex front stands is a great example -- it's a loose fitting, lousy POS compared to the Pit Bull pivot design. And, Pit Bulls sell for used for just about the difference. So, really, it's the better buy long term. | ||
| Jgarner99 |
You get what you pay for. I bought my first stand in the late '70s (it fit under the swingarm, or in those days, the lower frame tubes!). After that, I went through eight other front and rear stands before I finally got a Pit Bull. Gave away all the other wobbly/gimmicky/poorly-fitting/crappy-rolling/Rube Goldberg junk and only have Pit Bulls now. They're cheap insurance and less aggravation. | ||
| Syonyk |
Do you really need over-built stands? No doubt pit bull stands are top notch. They are certainly better than my ebay stands, but my stands perform exactly the same. Save your money for mods!! 1. American bikes, American stands. 2. The potential cost of dropping a bike in the garage from poor stands, especially with how many bikes I cram into an absurdly small garage, is quite high. A bike slipping off a stand could easily do $1000+ of damage to the bikes in my garage. They're worth it. |
