Bike stand

[deptom]

Anyone know where I can get an aftermarket rear stand for my bike? Easy to find out for Jap bikes but not for R's.

Thanks!

[dartmanok]

Hoy kumosta!!


I saw a rear stand from the BMW dealer for the 1150R
looks like it was mounted through the rear tire,
Is that the one your looking for?

[deptom]

I saw a rear stand from the BMW dealer for the 1150R
looks like it was mounted through the rear tire,
Is that the one your looking for?

Hi! That could be it.

[DJ Downunder]

How about a front wheel stand???... http://www.kenma.com.au/public/ven_BS.html

DJ

[deptom]

This looks good DJ. Know anyone who's tried it yet? How stable are they?

[DJ Downunder]

Yes I know guys with them...I hope to buy one myself one day.

They are very stable and safe..they're about $140 ($100 US)..most bike shops should be able to order one in for you...there other types very similar.

I don't like to heave my bike onto the center stand each night...parking with the side stand causes that puff of smoke on start up and increased oil usage.

At the moment I use the side stand with the stand on a 1" piece of rubber to straighten the bike up...it works but it might fall over one day.

DJ

[deptom]

They are very stable and safe..they're about $140 ($100 US)..most bike shops should be able to order one in for you...there other types very similar.

I emailed them asking for a distributor. Hope they get back to me soon. Unless you know of an online retailer where I can order it.

I don't like to heave my bike onto the center stand each night...parking with the side stand causes that puff of smoke on start up and increased oil usage.

Same here. Also, I just dislocated my right shoulder when I crashed my Honda Hornet a few weeks ago and I dont want to put too much pressure on my right arm when I recover.

[leno]

I don't like to heave my bike onto the center stand each night...parking with the side stand causes that puff of smoke on start up and increased oil usage.

Don't heave, just stand on the center stand arm and she will sail up onto the stand no problem with just a slight pull on the back rack. If I can do it with 11 stone then everybody should be able.

[GeoffJ]

Check out Dennis Kirk online. They offer a universal (adjustable) bike stand that's inexpensive.

[DJ Downunder]

I don't like to heave my bike onto the center stand each night...parking with the side stand causes that puff of smoke on start up and increased oil usage.

Don't heave, just stand on the center stand arm and she will sail up onto the stand no problem with just a slight pull on the back rack. If I can do it with 11 stone then everybody should be able.

I agree leno...I have no trouble..I even do it in bare feet sometimes...it's more because I park on a wooden floor that's the problem.

Also I've been warned about wearing out the center stand bush from continued use..old bm's had this problem...so I've been told.

DJ

[cmack]

Not sure if it's the same stand as DJ posted or not, but I saw one at the IMS a couple of years ago that was the same design. It was amazing how stable the thing was. They actually asked for volunteers to try and knock the bike over while it was in the stand. I got to try, and was impressed! It also doubled as a trailor anchor, and when used, you didn't need any front tie downs!

[wncbmw]

If I can do it with 11 stone

Wow, I only have two!

Oh wait, stone is a weight measurement, isn't it?! Never mind!

[DJ Downunder]

The Bike-Grab stand I think was the first of this type that I've seen...that about 5 yrs ago....here's a link to them..a bit chunky but still nice.

Clich here... http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock/

DJ





btw...is that an oil leak under that Triumph...he he....sorry Pat..

[DJ Downunder]

Sorry those pics didn't work...here's more...(fingers crossed.. ) ... http://www.bikegrab.com/

DJ

[deptom]

These bike grabs look great too! Let me go email them for a quote. Thanks for the info!

[DJ Downunder]

I was a little out with my guess on the price of the Ventura stand..it's about $220 Aussie ($160US)...seemed to work well.

DJ

[deptom]

You got one already?

[DJ Downunder]

No..haven't got one..yet.

The guys at Moto One let me try it out on my bike.

I think the see-saw idea is a better idea than the bike-grab stand.

It was a little flexy but no worse than on the center stand.

My only issue was backing the bike out...the first few times it worked fine..and then the front wheel seemed to get a little stuck so the whole thing would slide along the ground when backing the bike off it.

So it depends on how well the rubber feet grip the ground/floor....or you need to put bolts or screws through the holes provided to anchor it down.

One day I'll buy one.

This would be great for Edition 80 Rockster owners (no center stand) for doing oil changes and checking oil levels.

DJ

[leno]

That looks simple enough to build at home. I'm sure my brother could knock one up in no time. It reminds me a bit of one that a couple of chaps had designed a while ago using a shopping trolly as a donor. Of course requiring you to steal a trolly first they could not sell them but there were happy to supply plans.

[deptom]

So, what do you honesty think DJ? Can it really support the weight of the bike? Should this be worth it? The distributor at Singapore doesnt have it on stock. I emailed the one in Taiwan and still no reply.