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Swingarm Stand Recommendations

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I had the low profile All Aluminium model from Harbor Freight with the optional swingarm adapters (like flat L brackets as opposed to spool stands)...

It collapsed the other day almost dumping my 1000 on the ground. It was also pretty tricky to get bike on & off the stand.

Don't want to make that mistake again so what can people recommend?

Went to the local "Cycle Gear" today... they had a Pit Bull model that looked high quality but was $150 plus tax & a couple of other cheaper ones that looked like some of the ones going for $50 on Ebay (except these were $100...)

Dan :)
 
I bought this one a while back from BikeBandit. I remember paying about $85 (on sale) but could have been more. It is very sturdy; no flexing or bending. Only issue is the rubber blocks slip a little. I finally wrapped duct tape around the fingers and that basically stopped it.

It works with either rubber blocks or with spools.

http://www.bikebandit.com/powerstands-max-rear-lift-stand

I should mention, I often put the ED on the stand and then can push the bike forward (across the drive way a short distance) while it rolls on the 4 stand wheels.
 
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Pit Bull.

Pit Bull.

Pit Bull.

Seriously they are *the* stand to have. Look in any race paddock and all you'll see is Pit Bull stands. I have front and rear Pitbull stands and I'm pretty sure that after a nuclear holocaust the only things remaining intact will be cockroaches, Twinkies and Pit Bull stands. They are that sturdy.

Check eBay and the WERA forums- secondhand ones can be had for under $100 quite often.
 
80GS1000 said:
Pit Bull.

Pit Bull.

Pit Bull.

Seriously they are *the* stand to have. Look in any race paddock and all you'll see is Pit Bull stands. I have front and rear Pitbull stands and I'm pretty sure that after a nuclear holocaust the only things remaining intact will be cockroaches, Twinkies and Pit Bull stands. They are that sturdy.

Check eBay and the WERA forums- secondhand ones can be had for under $100 quite often.
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Gonna have to go with PJ on this one, they are expensive but worth the money IMO. I have used the rear mount versions to transport my FZ and it worked fantastic, rock solid equipment.
 
As stated before, and most likely again, Pit Bull. Just sold mine that I used with my last bike (Buell XB9R) as it was not much use for my GS750C.

You can buy cheaper, but I never worried that my stand would fold like a cheap Chinese lawn chair.

And they are made in the USA.
 
Bugger... I was that close to picking one up. Now I might have to drive back down there!!

I was a little worried that the legs may not be tall enough tobwork with the skunk... Need to di some measuring
 
Anyone used one of their forward handle rear stands?
 
How's the "T Rex" stands... look very similar to pit bull..
 
salty_monk said:
How's the "T Rex" stands... look very similar to pit bull..
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Dan,

I have the T-Rex stands and they work fine for me. I'm sure they aren't as nice as Pit Bull but they are much cheaper. You can get front and rear T-Rex stands for the price of just a rear Pit Bull. I use the rear much more than the front and have used it on anything from a KTM dirt bike to GSXRs and my beloved Katana. It has mostly been used on bikes without spools but also on bikes with spools. I have never had an issue.

Thanks,
Joe
 
Cycle gear has that one from New Enough and the one in the shop was already bent... The leg wasn't upright.

I prefer the design of the T Rex that look like pit bull with the welded arm rather than bent.

Thanks for the link. Think the T Rex might be on the cards after Joe's review.

Wonder what the difference is on the V max stand. Thinkingbit might be slightly taller.
 
salty_monk said:
Cycle gear has that one from New Enough and the one in the shop was already bent... The leg wasn't upright.

I prefer the design of the T Rex that look like pit bull with the welded arm rather than bent.

Thanks for the link. Think the T Rex might be on the cards after Joe's review.

Wonder what the difference is on the V max stand. Thinkingbit might be slightly taller.
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Dan,

Let me know if you would like any pics or measurements...

Joe
 
I went for the T rex... just arrived. Works a treat on the 750, Skunk might need a bit of messing with due to the Yoshi Exhaust.....

Quality & finish generally good, looks very strong. Had to run a tap down two of the captivated nuts in order to get the supplied bolts for the handle section to thread which was a bit of a disappointment but no big deal.... Was about $85 shipped in the gold colour (which I believe is a Zinc plate with a yellow passivate & should stand up to scratches & rust better than the powder coat version)
 
salty_monk said:
I went for the T rex... just arrived. Works a treat on the 750, Skunk might need a bit of messing with due to the Yoshi Exhaust.....

Quality & finish generally good, looks very strong. Had to run a tap down two of the captivated nuts in order to get the supplied bolts for the handle section to thread which was a bit of a disappointment but no big deal.... Was about $85 shipped in the gold colour (which I believe is a Zinc plate with a yellow passivate & should stand up to scratches & rust better than the powder coat version)
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Crossed to the dark side and lived to tell about it :rolleyes:
 
I would say that someone has bought a pit bull stand & sent it somewhere in China to be copied.... It's definitely made there & why it "knocks down flat" as opposed to pitbulls that don't.
The gold the finish, tube dia etc is just about identical, wheels etc very similar too.
 
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