Triumphrat

convict · 11-24-2005

anybody ever use a race stand instead of a motorcycle jack.
i have been looking at jardine and hindle race stands for the rear wheel to help with cleaning and lubing.
i dont have anywhere to store a full motorcycle jack.
and frankly L149.99 for a centre stand is a bit steep for using once and a while anyone ever use a race stand. seems to me it might be a hard to get a bonnie up given the weight difference to a race sport bike.

convict · 11-24-2005

many people have read this thread and not replied
surely somebody has at least considered a race stand
help

Bryan · 11-24-2005

OK....OK I think it would work just fine. :-D

Ridge · 11-24-2005

I considered a one to use in conjunction with a jack but learned that a jack is more useful for all types of work than a stand.

A stand can't help with any front wheel work at all. I opted for the jack and I really like the one I got. If you get an aluminum one, you can hang it on the wall, like this, if you're worried about space.

It costs more but I like it way better than the Steel one I bought and returned. The Craftsman's is on sale for $139 USD. Of course my motto is spend the extra money and get what you like. You're only going to by one motorcycle jack in your lifetime..hopefully.

~Ridge

RaceDweeb · 11-24-2005

I use a Cir-Cui paddock stand. Cheap, about $70. Pitbull & Handy are excellent too.

Mike

Dave_S · 11-24-2005

Quote:

On 2005-11-24 14:08, Ridge wrote:
I considered a one to use in conjunction with a jack but learned that a jack is more useful for all types of work than a stand.

A stand can't help with any front wheel work at all. I opted for the jack and I really like the one I got. If you get an aluminum one, you can hang it on the wall, like this, if you're worried about space.

It costs more but I like it way better than the Steel one I bought and returned. The Craftsman's is on sale for $139 USD. Of course my motto is spend the extra money and get what you like. You're only going to by one motorcycle jack in your lifetime..hopefully.

~Ridge

How much was the aluminum jack Ridge?

[ This message was edited by: Dave_S on 2005-11-24 14:56 ]

DickBender · 11-25-2005

convict,
Before you buy check that it will work on your bike. With stock (shaped) silencers there is no room to hook onto swingarm without hitting silencers. MC/ATV lifter is the go. Allows removal of both wheels, at the same time if required.

Darcy :-g

jeffrey1 · 11-25-2005

Check at CTC flyer this week atv/ bike jacks on special i bought the sears one and it works great .... a bit more cash but better built

iandel · 11-25-2005

G'day,

There was a link a couple of months ago to a bike jack for under $20. I can't remember the link but I did remember how it was made, so I made one. It works well and only cost me $17.59, including tax.

The sad thing is that I will have to use it for a couple of months while the bike is resting over winter. I miss Australia.

If anyone is interested I can try and track down the link, or put some photos up.

Ian