| Author | Message | ||
     12rrrrrr |
which type of paddock stand would you recommend for a firebolt to do basic maintenance and remove wheels etc - seems to be no end to the options and types and dont know where to start... cheers | ||
| Sifo |
T-Rex works fine for my needs, which sound similar to yours. I don't lift my bikes numerous times per week. If I did I would likely go with Bull Dog stands. http://www.t-rex-racing.com/ | ||
| Sifo |
One note: I have the triple tree lift for the front, and can't seem to get it in there without taking the front fender off, or mashing on the fender. It's only a 4 bolt inconvenience, so not a big deal. It works just fine on my wife's Street Triple though. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
+1 on the T-Rex. It worked fine on my front. Really close though.... | ||
| Froggy |
I use Pit Bull stands. Work on all my XB, 1125's, and Blast. Clearance is a little tight for the tree lift on the 1125R but it still gets in there fine without removing the fender. | ||
| 12rrrrrr |
is it safe to leave the bike on paddock stands for the winter months? are they designed to be able to do this ? | ||
| Iamarchangel |
I have a nice cheap set. They work fine. I wouldn't leave my bike running on them. Nor would I sit on the bike while it's on them. Everything else is good. | ||
| 4cammer |
Pit Bull. Never worried that my bike would fall during the off season. And......made in the good 'ol USA. | ||
| Forerunner |
I like the reversible supports on these stands and I'm sure other stands have them as well. I use the non-spool side when removing the rear tire and the spool side any other time with no concerns around storage, sitting on it, etc. http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Scr een=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0028-001&C ategory_Code=top_supports As seen in another thread:  YMMV, Nels | ||
| Iamarchangel |
YMMV is the most important part of the discussion. | ||
| Jandj_davis |
I'll chime in, and say that I use T-Rex stands for my winter storage method. I've used them on an XB12S, XB9R, SV650, honda 919, CBR600RR, and never had anything but good times. | ||
| Jeffroj |
Pit bull is a better quality, that's a fact, but the T-rex will do the job just as good. | ||
| Jeffroj |
Pit bull also pays contingency which is a HUGE plus if you race. | ||
| Sifo |
I've hopped on the bike while on the T-Rex with no worries. I've never been a feather weight either. Plenty sturdy for home use. | ||
| Hulagun |
Woodcraft stands are so damn good, I have three. | ||
| Xtremelow |
Pitbull front and back for me, happy with them both, not a fan of spool stands as they hinder the removal of the rear tire | ||
| 12rrrrrr |
ahh ok - so as long as not spool stands - am looking at removing the wheels for powder coating |
