Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > In the Garage or Shop > Mechanical or Tech

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-08-2008, 03:41 PM   #21
Phenix_Rider
WERA White Plate
 
Phenix_Rider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Renton, WA
Moto: Ninja 650R
Posts: 1,920
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutty72 View Post
oh the swing arm is heavy enough... just no mounts for spools, so you have to use the "standard" style stand.

Gotta try my current T-rex to be sure I'm ok with how it all works.
"standard" stands would freak me out. How do they not slide?
__________________
Quote:
So you think you're ready to ride? So if i ran up to you with a belt sander would you feel safe????

Last edited by Phenix_Rider; 04-08-2008 at 03:46 PM..
Phenix_Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 03:43 PM   #22
Cutty72
Ride Naked.
 
Cutty72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
Posts: 7,916
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider View Post
"standard stands would freak me out. How do they not slide?
that's what i gotta find out before i buy new stands...
may have to fab up some type of spool...
__________________
Adrenaline... the wonder drug.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gas Man View Post
Again... Cutty you are one smart man!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Chi View Post
If I have to get help to get it back up, I dont need to be riding it.

3662 Supply NCO

Cutty72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 03:45 PM   #23
dubbs
Multistrada
 
dubbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Manorville, NY
Posts: 652
Default

I got handy stands off of harborfreight.com

Work well for 90$ shipped.
__________________
Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red
Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black
Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black
Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black
Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored
dubbs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 03:58 PM   #24
marko138
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
 
marko138's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutty72 View Post
oh the swing arm is heavy enough... just no mounts for spools, so you have to use the "standard" style stand.

Gotta try my current T-rex to be sure I'm ok with how it all works.
Axle slider/spools. There's a 1125 on eBay with that setup right now. He's got it on stands.
__________________


Quote:
Grandma said she doesn't want you here when she gets back because you've been ruining everybody's lives and eating all our steak.
marko138 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 04:16 PM   #25
Cutty72
Ride Naked.
 
Cutty72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
Posts: 7,916
Default

hmm, haven't seen 'em yet... i'll go check that out.
__________________
Adrenaline... the wonder drug.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gas Man View Post
Again... Cutty you are one smart man!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Chi View Post
If I have to get help to get it back up, I dont need to be riding it.

3662 Supply NCO

Cutty72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 04:36 PM   #26
Cutty72
Ride Naked.
 
Cutty72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
Posts: 7,916
Default

Found 'em...
http://www.darkhorsemoto.com/
$82 plus shipping for a pair seems kinda steep though...
Guess they say, ya gotta pay to play.
__________________
Adrenaline... the wonder drug.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gas Man View Post
Again... Cutty you are one smart man!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Chi View Post
If I have to get help to get it back up, I dont need to be riding it.

3662 Supply NCO

Cutty72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 04:38 PM   #27
marko138
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
 
marko138's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutty72 View Post
Found 'em...
http://www.darkhorsemoto.com/
$82 plus shipping for a pair seems kinda steep though...
Guess they say, ya gotta pay to play.
They do say that.
__________________


Quote:
Grandma said she doesn't want you here when she gets back because you've been ruining everybody's lives and eating all our steak.
marko138 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 05:32 PM   #28
Dnyce
flyin high
 
Dnyce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: cali
Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes
Posts: 2,318
Default

any1 use the standard rear stand successfully? which 1? i was looking into getting a rear stand but i have no spools. and im not drilling or welding on my swingarm.
Dnyce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 08:21 PM   #29
Gas Man
Trip's Assistant
 
Gas Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
Default

Had some 3 piece LP stands... they did the job but sucked!!


Pit Bulls or GO HOME




__________________
-Chris



"Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"
Run Amsoil Product
Gas Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2008, 08:27 PM   #30
dubbs
Multistrada
 
dubbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Manorville, NY
Posts: 652
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gas Man View Post
Had some 3 piece LP stands... they did the job but sucked!!


Pit Bulls or GO HOME




More like.. Pit Bull, or pay a resonable price!
__________________
Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red
Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black
Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black
Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black
Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored
dubbs is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:39 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.