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front wheel stand suggestions?
- Thread starter Doc_Shaw
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I use this brand. It takes a few times to feel comfortable tilting the lever down as the front wheel comes off the ground a few inches. Having a spotter doesn't hurt until you get the faith in it.
http://www.pit-bull.com/product/F0100-400.html
http://www.pit-bull.com/product/F0100-400.html
lee
Debbie's Servant
Pit-Bull is probably the most popular and very well made.
I use Motostance with our K1300S bikes.
If I'm not removing the rear wheel before removing the front, I place a thin piece of plywood under the centerstand before raising the front to make sure the rear tire does not touch the floor.
On our bikes, before lifting, I need to make sure I'm not pinching the ABS wire and still have access to the axle pinch bolt.
You can see the plywood in this picture.
I use the stands a lot for cleaning the front wheel. When I do this I remove the holders and slide in hitch pins. This raises the tire about 1/4" off the ground and lets me spin it.
Looks like the stand is on sale now.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/35861/i/motostance-m-1-front-stand
I use Motostance with our K1300S bikes.
If I'm not removing the rear wheel before removing the front, I place a thin piece of plywood under the centerstand before raising the front to make sure the rear tire does not touch the floor.
On our bikes, before lifting, I need to make sure I'm not pinching the ABS wire and still have access to the axle pinch bolt.
You can see the plywood in this picture.
I use the stands a lot for cleaning the front wheel. When I do this I remove the holders and slide in hitch pins. This raises the tire about 1/4" off the ground and lets me spin it.
Looks like the stand is on sale now.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/35861/i/motostance-m-1-front-stand
lee
Debbie's Servant
I no longer mount and balance my tires but I do remove my wheels and take those to the shop. Dealers seem to charge a lot to remove the wheels from the bike.
If you want to mount your own tires, NoMar is a popular tool.
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/
Here's a video from Steve's link showing how the front stand works.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M18GNzIN99g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
pglaves
#13338
Maybe when I was in my 20's?
2bikers1collie
I ride with DOG
That's a RT, not a K1600...
The k16 would be doing a backflip landing squarely back on its wheels.
The k16 would be doing a backflip landing squarely back on its wheels.
