bkruk
New Member
What are you guys using?
I want to jack my bike up for the winter and need some advice.
I want to jack my bike up for the winter and need some advice.
Treachery
Moderator
Pit Bull is kind of the standard for quality, IMO. Having said that, I also have a T-Rex Racing rear stand that's very nice as well. Both are good companies to deal with.
Ryanthegreat1
New Member
I would probably say away from painted stands if you wash your bike on them. I just pulled apart some older painted stands that are well used and they were full of rust where the insides did not get paint. May or may not lead to failure at some point.
Makes me wonder if the Pit Bull stand electroplating also makes its way to the inside.
Makes me wonder if the Pit Bull stand electroplating also makes its way to the inside.
Andy
Member
I've got an Abba stand which is pretty good, fixes to the swingarm pivot.
Motorcycle Equipment - Abba Stands, UK
Not sure if they distribute outside UK though?
Motorcycle Equipment - Abba Stands, UK
Not sure if they distribute outside UK though?
stevieboy
Member
I would look at Pitbull. They couldn't help me as they said they didn't have a front for the RC390 so I got the KTM version. You have to remove the front fender to keep from scratching it with the dedicated KTM piece? Dumb.
green_bread
Member
Weird. I use a standard Pit Bull head lift front stand with mine and have no issues.
HardRacing
Supporting Vendor
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We use VORTEX Stands on most of our bike.
Super Solid, and very compact design that you can fold down for storage. And best of all, very nicely priced.
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We use VORTEX Stands on most of our bike.
Super Solid, and very compact design that you can fold down for storage. And best of all, very nicely priced.
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CDN Duke
Member
bkruk, I just got an unbranded set like these from local Honda dealer, C$90 before taxes. Set the bike up on them tonight, work fine. Was able to true my front rotor with them on the stand, something I wouldn't have been able to do without them.
https://www.kapscomoto.com/Venom_Motorcycle_Front_Rear_Lift_Stand_p/smi6010.htm
https://www.kapscomoto.com/Venom_Motorcycle_Front_Rear_Lift_Stand_p/smi6010.htm
bkruk
New Member
ASM, which Pitbull models did you get for the rc?
CDN Duke
Member
Very happy with these...
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Chris RC390
Member
I like pitbull stands used them to years and love the gold color. Any stands could work, its personal preference.
Sorry for the late answer, missed your post apparently.
Front Stand: Pit Bull Products - Motorcycle Stands Hybrid Headlift - Motorcycle Front Stand (use pin #17)
Rear Stand: Pit Bull Products - Motorcycle Stands Spooled Rear, Motorcycle Stand
psych0hans
Member
I have the Pitbull removable handle ones and have fitted the head lift stand also using the pin from pit bulls website. No issues with either fit. The cheap stands are good until they are not good... I had my track bike (ZX6R) fall off cycle gear brand stands at NYST. The pit area there is on a slant. Now every bike has Pitbull stands.
Doubt the stand was at fault, sounds more like the pit area. I dont have pitbull stands, they are from parts canada/parts unlimted stands and they have served me well for several years.
The front stands from cycle gear use flat pads to push up the forks. Pitbull stands have 2 padded pins that hold the forks pretty snug. Never had a problem again with that pit area.
HardRacing
Supporting Vendor
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All things being equal, it's always better to use a SPOOLED Stand version with spools. Much more secure, and zero change of them stand creeping up the swing arm and the bike falling off.
PLUS, you can easily lift the hand up a little and move the bike around with confidence it won't slide off the stand.
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All things being equal, it's always better to use a SPOOLED Stand version with spools. Much more secure, and zero change of them stand creeping up the swing arm and the bike falling off.
PLUS, you can easily lift the hand up a little and move the bike around with confidence it won't slide off the stand.
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Moto-d stands
THESE are some pretty sweet stands, not to be used in the paddock but sweet for in the garage. Getting a set for sure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMJwWaIAd8s
THESE are some pretty sweet stands, not to be used in the paddock but sweet for in the garage. Getting a set for sure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMJwWaIAd8s
Seth
Member
Did you end up with these stands? If so, are they worth it? I defiantly could use the ease of movement in the garage!!!
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