| Author | Message | ||
     Bsanorton |
What kind of motorcycle stands do I need for my M2 & S3? I see some used pitbulls on craigslist, but don't want to buy wrong ones. Any suggestions for new ones? | ||
| Bsanorton |
How are these Ai1 stands? http://www.discountramps.com/all-in-one-motorcycle -stand.htm | ||
| Someday |
Bs, Looks like it should work. You might have to play with the pin length that engages the bottom of the front fork so it doesn't interfere with removing the front axle. | ||
| Blks1l |
I have the pitbulls, the rears you just have to make sure it is not a spool only stand, if it is you can get the new adaptors though. The front I like the one which picks the bike up by the triple tree with a pin in the stem, there are different size pins, but the correct one could also be bought or made, or just use the one that comes with it. | ||
| Fuzzz |
Or you could have a set made that will allow neck bearing service...    | ||
| Kyrocket |
I've got a set of T-Rex front and rears. I think I gave around $160 for them and the rear came with spool and swingarm adapters, the front came with triple tree or fork adapters. They have a website that will tell you what bikes they will and won't work with. I've had them about three years now and have been very satisfied with them. | ||
| Daveswan |
I have the Pitbull stands myself. I had a front and rear stand given to me when I bought the bike. What I like better about the pitbulls is when you adjust the rear pads to the right width you lock them so you don't have to play with spring loaded ones moving in and out and flipping over. The front pitbull lifts from the triple tree. The rear, I opted for a front lift. It pushes forward while you're standing next to the bike as opposed to standing behind it. I found these spool attachments for the rear for those who rather have that option.  | ||
| Foximus |
i use jackstands. lol | ||
| Rick_a |
I have a set of PitBulls with a steering stem converter and a Buell specific centerstand...and a couple jackstands | ||
| Desertfox |
I'm with Foximus here  When I switch out my rear shock, it's gonna be on jackstands. | ||
| Cyclonemick |
I have a pair of Handy Industries stands! Can't remember the exact price but they were less that $120 for the pair and they have worked Great! The front stand connects to the bottom of the forks. When new, I had to flex them to the right width but after 2 times or so the stayed where they were supposed to! I also when I need extra stability I put a pair of automotive jackstands under the peg mounts! If you don't have lifts you can just lean the bike to one side slide stand underneath and then straighten up and slide the other side under! ALthough when doing this it is nice to have an extra set of hands to slide them for you while you are leaning your Ride! Good Luck | ||
| Bsanorton |
I've put off the job long enough. My M2 has had the exhaust hanger removed (regulator & bracket in the right position) & a hand made straight pipe put on. A nice one, but way too loud. I need to support the rear and support the engine to slip out the upper bolt & mount the hanger & new exhaust. Where's the best spot to support the engine? Anybody got a picture to show me where to place the bottle or scissor jack?  | ||
| Road_thing |
Be careful with that bottle jack. It's possible to crack the sump on the crankcases if the motor drops down onto the jack. Never mind how I know this...  rt | ||
| Dwardo |
I'm thrifty. I put a steel rod through the rear axle with the bike on the sidestand, then place a jackstand under the high side of the rod and lift the other side up far enough to place another stand under the other side. It's easy. If I want to work on the front wheel I wrap a fan belt around the steering head and lift it with the chain fall. I did buy a Harbor Freight bike lift this weekend and that will be interesting. | ||
| Cyclonemick |
When i reparied my front iso I used a bottle jack but cut down a piece of wood to help distribute the weight so the above pic would not happen. then i put the piece of wood on bottom of cases and jacked up! There is not alot of room with the shock and muffler down there but if you have a circular saw or a jigsaw you can cut a piece of wood to size! | ||
| Kalali |
On a related note, what is the trick for lifting the rear using the swingarm type stands with the bike on the side stand and not to worry about the bike tipping over the other side? Most if not all the stands require standing behind the bike and pushing down on the lift handle to first raise the side stand side until the other side mount touches the swingarm. The last time I attempted this by myself the bike seemed to want to tip over so I gave up. Ended up having a friend hold the bike until I managed to get the stand mounts even on the swingarm. Not a one person job for me. Anybody else had a similar issue? BTW, I got mine from Harbor Freights and it came with two adapters; one for the fork and one for the swingarm. Price was quite reasonable. Don't recall the exact $. Thanks. | ||
| Jramsey |
Kalali You need to install a vertical handle on it. Doing this mod will allow you to lift the bike by yourself safely with one hand on the handlebar grip and using the other for lifting the the handle. I've modded several for some of the local guys. | ||
| Kalali |
I see. Thanks. That explains why some of the lifts come with a vertical handle bar vs. a U-shaped handle like mine. I think that should be a major consideration when selecting a lift. | ||
| Ltbuell |
Hey Fuzzz,could you send specs on the front stand of yours.I like that alot...great for front end service work.Like the rear one too  | ||
| Foximus |
BSANorton... If you want to get rid of your pipe, I want it. I have one hand made just like it and I love it. I want another. | ||
| Hodakaharold |
 this is my harbor freight stand with the added vertical handle, the unit came with two adapters; one for the fork and one for the swingarm, I never use them thought, run a metal rod thru the back axle and it works great. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Daveswan, Where did you find those rear adjusters? That is a nice setup. Brad | ||
| Foximus |
unfortunately those adjusters are only for use in the aluminum swing arm.... Just have to weld some perches on to the steel one.... | ||
| Fuzzz |
LTBuell, Would you like pics of the stands alone or in action? | ||
| Jim2 |
Or shove the front tire into the Harbor Freight Wheel Chock (on sale now using coupon in popular bike magazines) which will hold the bike vertical. Then lift the rear tire with whatever swingarm stand you have. The chock is also great for checking the oil and doing engine maintenance. | ||
| Blue_pipe |
The quirkiness, I think they're one of the most beautiful bikes ever, and someday people are going to wish they kept theirs since there aren't that many now......David! you said it  ..PM sent. | ||
| Xl1200r |
i use jackstands. lol Same here. Cheap, easy. I put them under the rider footpegs. A jack with a piece of wood under the front of the engine lifts the front. | ||
| Ltbuell |
Hey Fuzzz,lookin' for possible dimensions of the front setup as that one seems to look like the way to go for doin' complete tear down of the front end for service work(thats what caught my eye of the setup)as well as the rear setup to,please.Like what you used,any specific parts and such would be appreciated.Some pics alone to would be cool.Again thanks. | ||
| Thylacine |
More info on those axle adjusters please. |
