Author Topic: How to keep bike vertical without center stand? (Read 12274 times)

MJL · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2009, 09:03:22 PM »

Harbor freight has a wheel stand like that, and they have adapters so you can use it on the front wheel. That may be an option if the exhaust is in the way.

gane · « **Reply #26 on:** December 19, 2009, 09:19:23 PM »

Harper, in most cases the stock center stand can be fitted w/ four into 1's with just stand & collar. next opt would be 'rear stand" then a "front wheel block" located on a 2x4 "cross" and secured w/ tie downs. thoughts.G

andy750 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2009, 05:03:27 AM »

Quote from: gane on December 19, 2009, 09:19:23 PM

Harper, in most cases the stock center stand can be fitted w/ four into 1's with just stand & collar.. ...

+1 - I use this method when I have the left-side exhaust off the K2.

andy750 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2009, 05:05:40 AM »

Quote from: mycb750k6 on December 19, 2009, 02:15:04 PM

Andy,
What model is that? I looked on the pit bull site and they have a bunch.

This is what I ordered (in 2006):

Fits years: N/A
SKU: ISB-PBULL-2
Product: Pit Bull Rear Stand - Standard
Quantity: 1
Selected options:
Size: Regular

Hope it helps,
Andy

Deltarider · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2009, 01:15:17 PM »

Slightly off topic. Did any of you had to weld on the center stand? Some years ago, totally unexpected my bike fell over. I was shocked. Turned out center stand was broken due to metal fatigue. A friend welded it for me.

Harper · « **Reply #30 on:** December 20, 2009, 06:29:49 PM »

Beautiful, thanks everyone

I went out to the shed today (yes it's a shed. Hay bales in there four months ago) and drained the carbs and tried some of these methods out.

I tried ratcheting to the rafters, but I didn't do it right, and the bike felt unstable
Eventually, I did what Don R suggested, (I think, I'm so new at this that half these comments went over my head, but..) and I removed the final baffle section of the exhaust and the center stand fit right in. I didn't bother to install the spring because I'll just have to take it off in the spring anyway (Ha, no pun intended). So it's looking nice and vertical.

Thanks Everybody

Harper

Still think I'll get a lift or rearstand for work..

MötleyRöx · « **Reply #31 on:** December 20, 2009, 06:49:52 PM »

Quote from: Harper on December 20, 2009, 06:29:49 PM

I tried ratcheting to the rafters, but I didn't do it right, and the bike felt unstable

It may feel a little unstable with this technique... but, if secured correctly and unable to roll back and forth, it will not go anywhere.
I like jack stands under both pegs if I have them nearby.

Harper · « **Reply #32 on:** December 20, 2009, 06:59:32 PM »

yeah, jack stands would have helped..
I only had one though, and couldn't get wood secure under the other side

dagersh · « **Reply #33 on:** December 21, 2009, 01:13:28 PM »

Harper,

Make sure you block the front wheel from moving forward, so the the bike will stay on the stand.

Gersh

Harper · « **Reply #34 on:** December 21, 2009, 01:34:06 PM »

Oh, good point, I'll do that.
Thanks
Harper

RRRToolSolutions · « **Reply #35 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:52:55 PM »

I used to restore my bikes in my Condor stand. I've seen good copies of this stand going for less than $50 -

Regards,
Gordon

http://www.condor-lift.com/product.asp?ItemID=1001

Harper · « **Reply #36 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:43:50 AM »

Yeah, I would definitely like to get something like that for $50

(and Beautiful bike there. Really sweet color too).

RRRToolSolutions · « **Reply #37 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:34:39 PM »

Here you go - Harbor Freight has them for $59 right now. I've seen them cheaper, but can't remember when/when. This at $59 is a good deal. I paid almost $250 with shipping for the Condor, but that was before everyone else started making them.

Regards,
Gordon

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97841

RRRToolSolutions · « **Reply #38 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:49:16 PM »

NEW FLASH!!

Go to the news stand or local pharmacy and buy you a January 2010 Motor Cyclist magazine. On page 95 they have a coupon for 46% off and these are now $39.99 - well worth the price of the magazine.

Regards,
Gordon

MötleyRöx · « **Reply #39 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:02:40 PM »

THIS THREAD NEEDS TO BE LINKED TO THE HARBOR FREIGHT COUPON THREAD.

Harper · « **Reply #40 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:20:21 AM »

I'll go pick one up today. Thanks Everyone!

is the linking something that I do? Sorry, I'm new at the forum

754 · « **Reply #41 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:57:18 AM »

Nawww..linking is optional... Some (like ME) are not the most compusavy.....................

I am surprised this thread is still going, I thought once you have your blocks measured and cut or nailed together, you are good to go... who knew.....................................

MötleyRöx · « **Reply #42 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:01:49 AM »

I wasn't meaning join the threads.
I was just lazy and buzy to not go into the coupon thread and post a link to ilbikes post.

dagersh · « **Reply #43 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:32:24 AM »

Cycle World also has the coupon on page 89.

You can also go to www.harborfrieghtusa.com/cycleworld

DHolbrook · « **Reply #44 on:** May 10, 2010, 06:00:04 PM »

Seems like a logical thread for this post...

Bought this stand from Harbor Freight for $49 plus the swingarm adapter for $10. I am really happy with it because it is lightweight, condensed, and silver!

mycb750k6 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 10, 2010, 06:57:16 PM »

It's purdy but won't work with 4-4s will it?

DHolbrook · « **Reply #46 on:** May 10, 2010, 07:47:12 PM »

I think you're right mycb750k6, it wouldn't fit, but if you had 4-4s why not keep your orig. center stand?

ealanm · « **Reply #47 on:** May 10, 2010, 11:27:44 PM »

A bit cheesy, but it works well enough: I screwed a large eye-hook into a stud on either side of my garage. When I want to work on the bike I loop a tie-down strap through each eye-hook and the corresponding fork of the bike (as near the steering head as possible). It takes a bit of fiddling, but eventually I get the bike nicely upright, and it is very solidly in place. I can then lift the rear wheel up with a floor jack, if necessary.

mycb750k6 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 11, 2010, 05:28:56 AM »

DHolbrook,
I did keep my center stand but to be honest, I'm no longer strong enough to get on it without help. Technique be dammed. I can't do anymore and I don't want to hurt my back trying. Sooo, I bought the Pit Bull with standard configuration. Someone here on the forum showed a picture of one. When I got it, it barely made it past the chain adjuster screws and was very unsturdy. I complained to Pit Bull and they send me an extension at no charge for the 750. No I love it. But to be honest, a lot of the time I will jack it up with the Pit Bull and then put the center stand because it can rub the chain. Here's a so-so picture.
I still think yours is cool looking. Not cheezy at all. Kinda space age.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #49 on:** May 11, 2010, 08:39:55 AM »

Those are the standard adapters that come with that pitbull stand? I may have found a good stand for my 550F. It's got the 4-1, and the muffler almost goes right beside the swingarm.

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