Triumphrat

rdromano · 05-25-2007

Anyone know if a Pit Bull (or comparable brand/product) works on Bonnies? Anyone use one? Thanks.

Blindboypig · 05-25-2007

We use the Pitbull SS rear stand on our Thruxton and my Thunderbird - great stand - should work with anything from a '71 Honda CB350 to an '07 ZX10R. :chug:

[ This message was edited by: Blindboypig on 2007-05-25 21:17 ]

Simmons · 05-26-2007

Pit Bull stands do not work with Bonnevilles that have stock exhaust. The pipes block the stand from catching the nut to lift the back of the bike.

Found that out after I bought the stand. :-D

hope this helps,
Simmons

rdromano · 05-26-2007

So for ease of chain cleaning, etc., I'm stuck with ordering the Triumph center stand?

Perkey1 · 05-26-2007

I sold a Lockhart Phillips stand today for a Bonnie - it had the flat swingarm lifters instead of the v shaped bobbin lifters - costs 100 and is really easy to use. It is a little heavier than their aluminum stand, but is $50 less and works just as well. Highly recommended.

Scot03Bonnie · 05-26-2007

A Pit Bull rear stand will work with stock Bonnie exhaust, you just have to get the end fitments that are adjustable dual purpose, spool forks on one side or you flip it over and it has rubber covered tabs that ride under the swing arm, forward of the axle nut. These adjust in or out to fit inside the muffler cans.

I think there are also tab-only ends available, but I bought the convertible type because my ZX9 has spools. Any dealer that sells Pit Bull should have a list of these accessories and order for you.

A rear pit stand works great for changing oil and adjusting the chain, not quite so well for rear wheel removal, but if you do use it for that, you can't have the axle nut resting on the stand, which is another reason to get the tab-type ends. I use a bike/atv lift for wheel removal, so much easier to get the height positioned lust right when re-assembling.

[ This message was edited by: Scot03Bonnie on 2007-05-26 00:19 ]