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What Pitbull Stand is good for 2015 Street Triple R?

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#1 ·
Apologies if this has been asked before. But I'm overwhelmed by the options.

Found ... looks like it will work?

Do I need spools? If that's the case, is there any other Pitbull stand that fits the STR? Where I can buy spools.
 
#6 ·
Make sure you get the extended spools for the Street R. Shorter ones only work if you would use a spacer otherwise the swingarms will get in the way. I do not recall why now but I rejected the Pit Bull spools after talking with their tech support. I looked at several and finally just ended up with the Triumph spools and I am very happy with the fit. For a rear stand I purchased the Pit Bull Forward handle rear stand for spools only.
 
#7 ·
I have this stand. I use the spool side on Street Triple with Triumph OEM ST spools and non-spool side on my Scrambler. If I had the spool only version, it wouldn't work on my Scrambler. I also have the removable handle on mine, which makes it a little easier to put it in tight spaces.
 
#9 ·
I made the mistake of installing Pitbull spools on my Ninja1000 which has the same issue of needing longer spools to clear the swing arms. I gouged the aluminum on one side trying to fit the stand on a brand new bike. The spools are too narrow. I personally like using Woodcraft metal spools which are wider and I also use their extender washers. All you need to know when buying spools from Woodcraft is the mm size of the bolt. Different bikes, but if the STR needs wider spools, I would use Woodcraft. Just make sure the spool won't interfere with the exhaust with suspension compression. Or, just buy what Triumph sells.
 
#12 ·
Thank you guys!

Ordered spools via Amazon. Bought the rear stand from PitBull's site.

Need to start doing chain lube and oil replacement myself. The dealer is making too much $$$ with me, hahaha... plus I have not lubed my Street Triple's chain in about 1k miles (is garage kept though) but scares me a bit.
 
#13 ·
I wouldn't worry about the miles on the chain. Some owners don't lube or clean their chains at all and still see 15K+ miles for chain and sprockets. Riding in the rain a lot changes the perspective for chain lubing. I only wipe the chain down with a rag using 30W motor oil. Keeps the side plates from rusting. You can always push the bike to get to all of the chain without using a stand as well. The old school way.
 
#15 ·
The manual probably says to clean and lube every 250-500 miles(a generalization). I'm not telling you not to lube when you want to, just that it's not dangerous if your mileage goes beyond the recommendation. Modern bikes run O or X ring chains that have permanent lube inside the roller segments of the chain. Cleaning and lubing the chain will keep the pins and side plates free of accumulating crud and abrasive material and help prevent rusting. But, the chain isn't going to break because you haven't lubed in 1K miles. Checking the chain tension or slack is just as important as keeping the chain lubed, if not more so. Keep to your service protocols, just don't ride in terror.
 
#16 ·
Like Felony said, it's a generalization. And frankly, the super-cling gunk they apply from the factory would probably last through a one-week monsoon. You can check lubrication just like chain slack. If the links (try more than one spot) move freely and don't bind, then there's no immediate issue. I probably lube the chain once/1000 miles but check it every week. I also rarely ride in the rain and don't spray the chain during washing. Though, it's better to overlube than under. I don't recommend motor oil because it will fling off but if you don't mind the mess then it works great.
 
#19 ·
Because of the curve of the sides of the swingarm, spacers or spools designed specifically for the Street Triple are required.
 
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