(The Big Red One @ Aug. 31 2007,00:34)
(twotonevert @ Aug. 30 2007,19:24) I plan to pick up a rear stand this weekend. I did a search and found one thread about this topic, and some one said the bike went straight up and then fell over.
I have never had to use one and am paranoid about damaging my bike. Anyone have any good tips for a newbie? I would hate to have to puke on my Busa as I am trying to pick her up! She alread has the pins on the swingarm for the stand, so I should be good to go.
Your best bets to put the stand under the spools, close your eyes, then pray and lift. If you don't hear a crash, mission accomplished
As a back up have a nice custom paint job picked out....
JK Actually I use a baxley sport chock to hold the front, and a pit bull forward handle rear stand. The forward handle lets you stand right next to the bike as you lift it....very sweet. Great for solo lifts with no front support too. Only prob is if you don't have the height adjusted right its kind of a bear to lift, not as much leverage as a rear handle. But a whole lot safer