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Motocycle Stands - 4/7/2006 11:20:40 PM

Jet Jockey Z06 Vette

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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!!

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 12:04:45 AM

Fretless33

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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.

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 9:32:05 AM

josho66

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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.

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 11:12:20 AM

CMHGUY

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

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 11:32:35 AM

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quote:

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!!!

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 12:17:26 PM

Opie21

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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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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 2:10:45 PM

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quote:

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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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 2:18:54 PM

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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.

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-Yoshimura RS-5 Slip On
-www.fendereliminators.net Flush Mounts & Fender Eliminator
-Carbon Fiber Rear Hugger, Mirrors, Tank Pad, Gas Cap Overlay

9/11/2001 NEVER FORGET

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 2:45:59 PM

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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.

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 5:50:45 PM

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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.

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/8/2006 11:43:02 PM

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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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RE: Motocycle Stands - 4/9/2006 12:08:16 AM

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quote:

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!!

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 6/18/2006 9:20:46 PM

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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.

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 6/18/2006 11:21:46 PM

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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.

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RE: Motocycle Stands - 6/19/2006 8:46:20 AM

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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.

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