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Kevinfromwebb
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

First off I've never used bike stands before. On previous bikes I've used jacks, straps, etc... I'm thinking about getting some stands, for tire changes and fluid changes. Probably wouldn't use them for much else except for general maintainance... Are using the front and rear stands a one man operation??? Are the pit bull stands worth the extra money compared with other brands for what I'd be using them for???
Thanks for your opinions...

Kevin
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Henrik
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 12:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Are using the front and rear stands a one man operation?

Yes, but be careful. Rear stand first, then front. Never use the front stand alone. Unfortunately Buells do not have swingarm spools, which makes getting the bike on the rear stand much easier. I guess one could weld threads on for spools, but would need an expert opinion on that.

Are the pit bull stands worth the extra money?

I own Pit Bulls and really like them. Seriously well made. For the front make sure to get the forklift & converter. It allows you to both do quick wheel stuff as well as full front end work. Well worth the extra $$ if you're looking at Pitbull anyway.

Henrik

edited by Henrik on February 15, 2004
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Daves
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got the Pit Bulls on sale!
250.00 for a front and rear with the #2 pin you'll need

Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
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Captainplanet
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a rear lockhart philips stand. It was about 80 bucks I think. It works great. Once the xb is on the rear stand, a jack under the muffler will lift the front wheel, so that both wheels are off the ground. I like the lp stand. It is stable enough to have the bike running while on the rear stand with the front wheel on the ground.
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Bykergeek
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dave got me a PitBull front and I had a LP rear stand. Works great. The Pit Bull is incredibly overbuilt. Super Duty hardware!
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Kevinfromwebb
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dave, I'll give ya a yell tomorrow...

Kevin
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 01:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Pit Bulls are the best, But Handy ( the people that make the bike lift tables and etc.) have a special on. You get the front & rear stands for 99 bucks. I got a pr. for my XB and they work great. Look to be well made for the money.........Later Charlie
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Daves
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm here!

1-800-342-7539 ext 14


Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
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Kevinfromwebb
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dave, I'll try again tomorrow...

Kevin
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Dbird29
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Charlie,
Did you have to adjust the Handy stands to work on the XB? i.e spread the rear stand or lengthen the front stand?
Thanks,
DBird
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dbird29
On the rear stand you have to spread it about 1 1/4 I just put my foot on it and pulled up(had alot of practice straightning handlebars on dirttrackers).
On the front stand I cut 1/2 in.out of rt.leg(stand in place and facing bike) I slide a piece of tubing inside leg and put 2 ss bolts in leg. It was snowing and I couldn't get to the welding machine that day. Used a pipe cutter to cut the leg, whole thing about a 1/2 hr.........Later Charlie
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Bads1
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cyclonecharlie I had to do the same to the front stand on mine except I welded it.
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Daves
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Kevin!


Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
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Kevinfromwebb
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks to all for yall's opinions...I decided to go with the pit bulls, better to spend a bit more money now and not have to worry about modifying anything, and if they are as well built as I"ve heard I won't have to worry about stands for a long while... Thanks Dave, good doing business with ya... You and bubba are credits to the group. Too bad all dealerships arent as interested in supporting Buell...

Kevin
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