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Swordsman
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 09:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Okay, so I've got an Ss that's sporting the Dark Horse Moto rear spool-style sliders. What are my options for rear stands that will work with the spools? I'm not interested in the ones that just fit under the swingarm.

Thanks!

~SM
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Cmm213
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My pitbull as spool lifts and swing arm pads
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Metalstorm
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm not interested in the ones that just fit under the swingarm

What if you need to take the rear tire off?
You can't do that if it's lifted by the spool/sliders.

I'd recommend the Pitbull stand that lifts by either. I can't remember the model number but by flipping the ends you can change between standard lift & spool lift.
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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 08:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, sorry for the dumb questions, but bike stands are a totally alien concept for me. the only ones I've ever seen are pics on the Net, and I don't want to spend all the $$$ on the wrong thing.

Here's another dumb question: What keeps the bike from tipping over as you lift? If the bike is on it's side stand, seems like it would be awkward to lift the rear up while it's tilted? Or do you have to use a front stand first? or do you have to have someone else hold it for you? (see, I don't even understand how they work!)


~SM
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Metalstorm
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 02:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

sorry for the dumb questions
There is no such thing as dumb questions, only dumb answers : )

Never use a front stand first. Always raise the rear tire on to the rear stand first. The bike needs to held upright while lifting it. This can be tricky. The good news is once all the weight of the swingarm is on the stand it is pretty damn stable. It's the first couple inches of lifting and the last two inches of lowering that are a little tricky.

It's probably best to have some one help steady the bike for you while lifting/lowering it on to/off of the rear stand.
I'm able to do mine by myself but I have brackets (ventura pack system) on my bike that make great grab rails for holding the bike steady while lifting/lowering. It's almost like cheating. : )
If not for that, I would definitely have a friend hold the bike steady for me. Especially while lowering it. It's just better to be safe than sorry.
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Aldaytona
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 08:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can't STAND it anymore!
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Chainsaw
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If the bike is on it's side stand, seems like it would be awkward to lift the rear up while it's tilted?

I put a 1 inch think piece of wood under the sidestand before using my Pitbull. I typically lower the bike while putting my hip and one hand on the tail section, sans wood block. It's can look scary, but it's pretty easy.
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Roadrailer
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 02:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Can someone take a picture of the XB up on a stand? The angle of the swingarm looks too steep to be stable on a pad-type stand to me.

TIA
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 04:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is Ol' Yaller in the Sag Harbor Speed Shop getting prepped for a track day at Loudon.

Very simple rear swing arm pad stand by Lockhart Phillips Works fine, I have been using it for several years.

A friend of mine has a rear wheel stand that fits under the bike while it is on the side stand and lifts it without any further assistance.

Unfortunately I don't remember the brand and he is at the races in Daytona.
kk
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Metalstorm
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)







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