Rear stand question.

[NightCrawler]

(twotonevert @ Aug. 31 2007,08:56) Thanks guys, I feel a little better about the whole deal. I wouldnt need one if I didnt have to remove my kick stand. I need to cut about an inch out of it.

You don't need one for that. Just lay the bike down on the brake side and remove the kickstand. I did it in my driveway, but I somehow feel doing it in the grass would have been better.

I got that tip from this chick:

[twotonevert]

(NightCrawler @ Aug. 31 2007,06:18)

(twotonevert @ Aug. 31 2007,08:56) Thanks guys, I feel a little better about the whole deal. I wouldnt need one if I didnt have to remove my kick stand. I need to cut about an inch out of it.

You don't need one for that. Just lay the bike down on the brake side and remove the kickstand. I did it in my driveway, but I somehow feel doing it in the grass would have been better.

I got that tip from this chick:

[Revolution]

(dadofthree @ Aug. 30 2007,22:59)

(twotonevert @ Aug. 30 2007,22:53) Good information guys. Thanks. I was planning on getting the one that the dealer sells, could not tell you for sure if its a long or short handle. But it has wheels on it with a Suzuki logo. I assume this is a quality stand.

Just make sure it's designed to be used with your spools.  

+1, make sure the spools you have on your bike can be used with the stand you're getting.

i had a bud stand next to mine when i lifted it for the first time just in case.

[TurboSN95]

(justtight @ Aug. 30 2007,23:13) I remember a post where the bike fell over, while using the rear stand. He was lowering the height of the bike. He used a jack under the bike while it was on the stand. thats when the bike came up and out of the rear stand. I believe he saved the bike before it hit the ground

That would be me! I got very lucky and I learned to be VERY careful when jacking up the rear of the bike when its on the stand. I have a Pit Bull rear stand and it hasn't given me any issues besides that one instance, which was my fault.

I do want a front stand eventually, so i'll have to figure out which one to get.

[jessup]

(CBXRider @ Aug. 31 2007,02:22) Similar to a 2x4, I use a regular house brick under the side stand. Makes it sit nearly upright. Grab ahold of the rear bar if the seat is on or remove the hump and grab the brace inside and then position the stand under the spools and lift, keeping it balanced until the stand picks it up. If you're really paranoid, buy a couple of large beanbag chairs and place them on either side of the bike and even if it does fall over...

That is a great idea... I feel like an idiot for not thinking of it on my own.

[dadofthree]

(twotonevert @ Aug. 31 2007,09:21)

(NightCrawler @ Aug. 31 2007,06:18)

(twotonevert @ Aug. 31 2007,08:56) Thanks guys, I feel a little better about the whole deal. I wouldnt need one if I didnt have to remove my kick stand. I need to cut about an inch out of it.

You don't need one for that. Just lay the bike down on the brake side and remove the kickstand. I did it in my driveway, but I somehow feel doing it in the grass would have been better.

I got that tip from this chick:

The suggestion or the vid

[dadofthree]

It's been mentioned, but there is a grab handle in the tailsection opening on the clutch side. Of course I installed grills and made mine inaccessible.

You'll find many, many uses for your stand(s) . I suggest Redline stands because I have them and they are great stands at a great price. I use mine every week, for washing the bike - makes it extremely easy to get the wheels clean, for chain maintenance - I'm so lazy, changing oil - gives you greater clearance for a pan and easier to work on, changing tires, brakes, etc.

[TurboSN95]

(dadofthree @ Aug. 31 2007,13:40) You'll find many, many uses for your stand(s) . I suggest Redline stands because I have them and they are great stands at a great price. I use mine every week, for washing the bike - makes it extremely easy to get the wheels clean, for chain maintenance - I'm so lazy, changing oil - gives you greater clearance for a pan and easier to work on, changing tires, brakes, etc.  

Absolutely!!! That's why I want a front stand, so I can clean my front rim easier!

[mjrfd99]

I just got F+R  T-Rex stands. They are a good product for the money. I have my son hold bike straight up and lift the rear then can use the front stand by myself. Well made and only $108 shipping included for F+R. Makes cleaning the wheels a breeze.

[Busa204]

I've been using a Pitbull rear stand for over a year now with no problems at all. I use it with ease by my self. Might want to check them out before buying one from the stealership!

[TurboSN95]

(Busa204 @ Aug. 31 2007,15:24) I've been using a Pitbull rear stand for over a year now with no problems at all. I use it with ease by my self. Might want to check them out before buying one from the stealership!

Same here, I think having the rear grab bar on the bike makes it very easy to use by yourself.

[The Big Red One]

(dadofthree @ Aug. 30 2007,21:36)

(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  

Cheater  

I've been known to.......lol
I am kinda spoiled....I wouldn't be able to stand back behind my bike as I lifted it, I'd feel out of control. The Cyclecat looks like it would be awesome tho.....just too spendy for me

I believe I got my front AND rear pitbulls for less than the price of just the rear Cyclecat

[BusaBret]

(GSXcite @ Aug. 30 2007,20:07)

(twotonevert @ Aug. 30 2007,19:53) Good information guys. Thanks. I was planning on getting the one that the dealer sells, could not tell you for sure if its a long or short handle. But it has wheels on it with a Suzuki logo. I assume this is a quality stand.

That is the stand I use and I have put the busa up on the stands by myself hundreds of times. I put a 2X4 under the kickstand to get the bike almost upright without falling over. Place the stand in the upright position behind the rear tire. Standing on the clutch side, place your hand in the open vent on the rear fender, under the hump. Palm up you will feel a grab handle in there. Use your thigh to brace the bike as you stand the bike up the rest of the way and place the stand under the spools. You will feel it when the stand is under both spools as you push the stand handle down, then push the handle down the rest of the way. To take it down, make sure the kickstand is down with your piece of 2X4 underneath. Grab the handle inside the vent while bracing against your thigh and pull the stand handle all the way up with a smooth motion.

Thank you!

I just got done changing the oil in my bike and tried the 2x4 to get on and off the stands. Worked like a champ. I feel stupid that I never thought of something so simple.

[Busa204]

  4 months ago I did the screen mod, so no more grab rail

 & I normally don't put the passenger grab bar on., but it is still pretty simple to grab under the undertail & balance it....Just don't rush anything when lining up the stand with your spools & youll be fine.

[Luvanicebum]

(CBXRider @ Aug. 30 2007,23:22) Similar to a 2x4, I use a regular house brick under the side stand.  Makes it sit nearly upright.  Grab ahold of the rear bar if the seat is on or remove the hump and grab the brace inside and then position the stand under the spools and lift, keeping it balanced until the stand picks it up.  If you're really paranoid, buy a couple of large beanbag chairs and place them on either side of the bike and even if it does fall over...

 

bean bags......that's actually a pretty good idea....
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