Motocycle Stands

I'm a DIY hands on guy when it comes to my machines. So I will do my own oil changes, and other basic maintenance on my new RR.

Which motorcycle stands are the good ones?

Where do you get the best price?

Do I need front AND rear? Or just rear???

Thanks in advance!!

I like Pit Bull stands...very sturdy...in fact, solid as a rock! If you plan on taking your front wheel off , then you need a front stand for sure...the fork lift type should be fine for basic stuff on the front, but if you intend on removing the forks then get the pin style that lifts from the stem.

I have a rear stand only. I got a universal swing arm one on Ebay and really like it. My bike sat on the rear stand for about 4 months over the winter and it didn't move an inch.

I just have a rear stand..... off ebay and works great! I do oil changes just fine!




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ORIGINAL: CMHGUY

I just have a rear stand..... off ebay and works great! I do oil changes just fine!

LOL...I have the same bike and helmet!!!

i can vouch for the quality of pit bull stands. they are extremely sturdy and easy to use. i only have a rear stand though. as for front stands, i've heard really good things about woodcraft

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ORIGINAL: Fretless33

I like Pit Bull stands...very sturdy...in fact, solid as a rock! If you plan on taking your front wheel off , then you need a front stand for sure...the fork lift type should be fine for basic stuff on the front, but if you intend on removing the forks then get the pin style that lifts from the stem.

+1, pitbulls are the way to go and quality is unsurpassed.

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ORIGINAL: CMHGUY

I just have a rear stand..... off ebay and works great! I do oil changes just fine!




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That's the exact one I have also.

www.checkeredflagmotorsports.net is where i got my stands. he basically took a set of pitbulls and made his own version with a few changes for the better. the front and rear are $125 shipped and are adustable on both front and rear. you can get them for spool and pad styles. ive owned a couple of diffrent kind of stands and these are the best ive had. i would put these up against pitbulls any time when it comes to quality and sturdiness.

It's nice to see a review of the checkeredflag stands. They look good and I wished I had seem them before I bought my Vortex stands.

I have the front that lifts from the steering stem incase I need to rebuild my front forks anytime soon.

The only thing I didn't like about the PitBull stands as the single wheel. The vortex has the double set which looks more stable to me.

HAHAHA fret...... Hopefully we dont have the same jacket and gloves... LOL

Gosh...... TOO funny how we all have the same..

Would be way too cool to ALL forum members ALL meet in the middle of the US and take a ride! LOL LOL

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ORIGINAL: 02_GSXR_HYBRID

www.checkeredflagmotorsports.net is where i got my stands. he basically took a set of pitbulls and made his own version with a few changes for the better. the front and rear are $125 shipped and are adustable on both front and rear. you can get them for spool and pad styles. ive owned a couple of diffrent kind of stands and these are the best ive had. i would put these up against pitbulls any time when it comes to quality and sturdiness.

I took a look at CFM stands. They look terrific!! I'm going to buy them. Quad wheels & personal construction + made in the USA is what I'm looking for.

Enlighten me as a noobie - what's the difference in "spool" vs "pad" styles?? Which are better? Which fit 600RR? (or will both work)

Thanks!!

What kind do I need for a 06 CBR100RR? Spooled or... Im confused, I was abou to buy the CMF stands but i dont know if i need the option pieces, any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

For my 06 CBR1000RR, I got spools at the same time I got my front and rear stands. Not a requirement, but it's nice to have. It comes with everything you need except the metric hex wrench to screw it together. I also dabbed on some locktite, to keep 'em on nice and tight. Now that I've got 'em, I use the stands quite a bit now for cleaning, waxing, oiling, ... whatever.

To clarify for anyone who doesn't know (which was me a few months ago,) stands with pads will fit just about any bike. they need no extra parts. the downside is your swingarm just rests on the pads, which isn't all that stable if you ask me. stands with the spool setup (usually have both actually) requir spools which are kinda like fancy bolts that mount into a stock location on the swingarm. they are much more stable, and hold the bike in place alot better then just gravity alone. the downside is it's an extra 10-20 bucks for the spools. CFM make's a pretty good stand, and yes they are local here in the U.S, they even did a group buy on kawiforums a little while back for 110 shipped (i use to have a kawi) however, if you check ebay, you can find the same stands a little cheaper, just incase your hunting for the best price.

Ok, I ordered the checkered flag ones with spools for my 06 CBR... I trust all the experience in here.

I absolutely LOVE my CF stands with spools!! They are very robust. Quad wheels rule!! Couldn't be happier for just over $100 bucks!! I use them all the time now too. Bike is waaaay more stable on them than the side stand, etc.

Get ya some!!

Good deal, man. Yeah, I've had nothing but good luck with mine and it makes ya feel good to find a winner. For the price, I almost feel like I got the front stands for free, and I use 'em all the time.

any pictures of the checkered flag stands?

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any pictures of the checkered flag stands?

www.checkeredflagmotorsports.net is where i got my stands. he basically took a set of pitbulls and made his own version with a few changes for the better. the front and rear are $125 shipped and are adustable on both front and rear. you can get them for spool and pad styles.

just to point out, he's doing a group buy on kawi forums for 115. i personally do not own these stands, but since i frequently visit both forums, i figure'd i'd give a heads up.