Inexpensive Bike Stand?

[papi_ocho]

I have the cheaper harbor freight one.. works pretty good. Doesn't work with spools. Also got the fork adapter. Havnt use them yet. But I do put the bike up by myself using the sub frame under the seat. And then I give it a shake, a tug, and bounce on the pegs for piece of mind. Holds up good.

Plan on getting the low stand also. Car/bike show season is starting soon. Kinda want to show the bike. should be able to put that stand in a backpack.

If I had to do it again. I would get a stand that had a spool option. The paddles are sturdy. But a PITA sneaking it passed the brake caliper.
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[BIG GUY]

Just be careful with what you buy. You don't want to trust your baby to a cheap stand!

 

[jphilipson]

Just be careful with what you buy. You don't want to trust your baby to a cheap stand!

Cheap doesn't always mean bad, just as expensive does not always mean good. For $49 bucks, the Harbor Freight spool stand is great.

 

[thelakeshow2k]

bought the harbor freight stand and it works great.

 

[Rauzer]

I have the Harbor Freight one. Havent used it that much, but it's worked fine for me.

 

[BusaWizard]

T-Rex front and rear, haven't had any problems.

 

[Andyswad]

I'm old fashioned, just bought the Suzuki Centre Stand, have to leave out part of the belly pan but hey it's always with me wherever I go

 

[chrisjp]

i bought mine for free... 3/8ths steel bar from work... 2 car jack stands i had lying around...and couple 3/4 plywood 1x2x1 boxes... and my car jack.. 3/8 bar through swingarm piviot... jack under where headers got 4intoY...lift and set jack stands.... if i need both front and rear i then place 2x4 pieces (again just lying around) under headders. been sitting all winter nice and comfy