G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Ads by Motorcycle.comMotorcycle InsuranceMotorcycle PartsMotorcycle Helmets Motorcycle Tires Buell Motorcycles

Buell Motorcycle Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » Archive through November 20, 2008 » Wheel Stands « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firebolt32
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I've read through the archives about the best stands to use on our bikes. Majority of BadWebers are using T-Rex or Pitbull. Here's my question...with T-Rex I can get both front and rear for about $125 as a set. Pitbull stands are $295 a set. Obviously I'd like to go with the T-Rex stands, but will the front stand securely hold the front end up for fork service, etc.?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Gentleman_jon
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
As in most things in life, one gets what one pays for.

If I were working on bikes everyday, I would by the the Pitbulls.

I don't and I didn't.

I have the T Rex front a cheaper rear. They do the job when I need them which is infrequently. Big upgrade from what I used to use.


ss
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Slaughter
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 07:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Does T-Rex make a stem-lifter type? Or does it only lift from the fork ends? (that last one will give you problems)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firebolt32
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
That's classic Jon. Slaughter...It lifts from the stem, but I can't get them to return my email asking if the front stand stem will fit.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Nillaice
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
got straps?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rocketsprink
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 08:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
nice swing
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Nillaice
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
thnx
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
How many times in a week is there going to be a stands post? TBH I am not even going to post my famous pic of my bikes front on a few logs.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Gentleman_jon
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 07:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
If I recall, T Rex ships with a number of interchangeable stem fittings.

You need the 5/8",(16mm), one.

It fits a bit loosely in the stem, but that's ok.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 07:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
How many times in a week is there going to be a stands post?

As many as I need to get my questions answered I guess...All I needed was the answer Jon gave me. Thanks Jon...

Maybe I'll start a few more repetitive threads just to shake things up...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Punkid8888
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 07:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I think if your wrap some teflon tape around the stem it will fit better.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Dennista15
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Woodcraft sells some nice stands.

http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts/prodList.asp? idCategory=12767

Their pin fit snug, only thing I don't like is that I have to remove my front fender to give the stand enough angle to get in there.


« Previous Next »

Ads by Motorcycle.comMotorcycle InsuranceMotorcycle PartsMotorcycle Helmets Motorcycle Tires Buell Motorcycles

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration