Redline Stands Review

So after a long search for bike stands, and many calls to people about the quality of their stands and why I should buy from them, I decided to buy Redline Stands. I got both the front fork stands (with the pins that go inside the bottom of the forks) and the rear spool stand. Ian was a major factor as to why I decided on these, as I called him three times before buying them and he answered my questions with an un-biased opinion. I ordered the stands on friday and got them within 5 business days. Upon getting them, I decided to open the box right away and inspect. I'm a very picky person when it comes to my bike (which is why it's taken me so long to modify anything because I can't decide :)), so my expectations were that I would find something I didn't like...but no, they were GREAT. The build quality is fantastic and other than the color and the shape of the upper portion, they are exactly like my friends pitbull stands. The biggest difference is that he paid over 2x's what I did for his stands. I went out in the garage and put the spools from redline in my swingarm and lifted up the rear, then went around and did the front.....that was when I became even more impressed...there is ZERO, no play in my bike at all...it's more solid than if it was on the ground. Even my gf, who knows nothing about bikes, said that it was really "sturdy". I highly recommend these to anyone, not only for the build quality and price, but also because Ian was really helpful and seems to be a stand up guy, which is hard to come by in today's world. Here are some pics of the purchase: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269514&stc=1&d=1165619859 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269515&stc=1&d=1165619859 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269516&stc=1&d=1165619859 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269517&stc=1&d=1165619859 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269518&stc=1&d=1165619859 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269519&stc=1&d=1165619859 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269521&stc=1&d=1165619859

Oh yeah, winter mods include.... Factory Pro VS/Graves VS...can't decide which BMC Race Filter PC3-USB Akro/Sato Full Exhaust...can't decide which Gregs Custom Flush Front Blinkers Galfer Wave Rotors (front and rear) Galfer SS brake lines Wheels...can't decide on which

Glad to hear you're so happy with our stands. I'm going to put one of those pictures in our stand gallery too and make you famous! Thanks for the biz! Ian

Ian, are you going to be doing any sales for the holidays or should I order now and stop waiting?

I bought one of his stands almost a year ago - I REALLY couldn't be more happy. Great product, great service.

I bought some two months ago and they have been great. No problems at all. Great service and a super price.

Bought my set two years ago. No drops, still work great, rock solid, and got to ride the gap with Ian too at the convention! Ask him about how he gets into his leathers sometime... lol.

I bought a front stand from Ian this time last year and have used it daily since.....great stand!

Ask him about how he gets into his leathers sometime... lol. Ian :chair: Skanky Aww Skanky, you so funny, me forget to waff :thumbup

Ian :chair: Skanky Aww Skanky, you so funny, me forget to waff :thumbup Shouldn't it be Skanky :chair: Ian ??????????? LMAO Just wonderin'

dammit... those look better then mine! I ordered a while ago, I want some redline stickers too lol

dammit... those look better then mine! I ordered a while ago, I want some redline stickers too lol Post your address, I'll send you some. Ian

thanks again Ian.

I have Redline Stands and for those of you that have the swivel casters, you better make Darn sure that you don't have any debris on your garage floor when you push your bike around or else you'll be sorry. Take it from someone who knows. The front of that stand will snap up so fast and hit your front fender, you won't even know what happened. You also better make sure that your stand is exactly positioned properly when you attempt to lift the rear or else you'll be digging into the swing arm. I would have given you my stickers for free as though they look good, I don't advertise for anyone especially if they aren't supporting me. I have spent 10's of thousands of dollars in motocross and superbike parts and very few companies give anything away for free unless they've made a mistake and are trying to save face. The bad part about stands that don't lift by the tripples are that you can't get the tubes out for service.

Hey Ian - you have any of those stickers in black? I'll slap em on my red stands and take pics for you if you want.

Falk781 makes a good point. I send out lengthy instructions with all swivel stands and they outline very carefully to make sure your floor is debris free when rolling your bike across the shop but still not every does so. We also tell customers in the instructions to never pull the bike toward you, always push it and put one foot on the handle of the stand from the end which you are pushing. I've been using a swivel stand for years and thanks to carefully following these guidelines I've yet to have any troubles with them. I try to make it painfully obvious in my instruction sheet that the rules of using a swivel stand must not be broken but still, some folks do. Falk, if you have any questions at all about how to use your stands safely please ring me at 901-351-4764 and I'll do my best to make sure you understand these "guidelines." Thanks Ian

Ask him about how he gets into his leathers sometime... lol. Lol....

On the Redline rear stands I've found out by using a black rubber vacuum cap it will keep the metal points from scratching your swing arm when raising and lowering the bike. You can get them at Advance Auto. Just find the size that slips over the metal tabs on the stand.

I have 2 sets! Wouldnt use anything else, I had a set of "cheapies" when I had my 00 and it fell off them!

Plus one for Redline. I've had mine since he first started selling them and they are still rock solid. I recommend them to everyone who sees them.:thumbup

Hey Ian - you have any of those stickers in black? I'll slap em on my red stands and take pics for you if you want. Sorry Steve, no such luck. Ian

how would one go about purchasing a set of stands? and at what price? Sry, I'm out of the loop.

how would one go about purchasing a set of stands? and at what price? Sry, I'm out of the loop. As much as I'd like to link you to my site, I'm no longer a forum sponsor so I can not do that. Just ask someone who owns a pair or google us if you want to have a look at our stands. Thanks. Ian

The link to the stands is: www.redlinestands.com I got the front "pin" style stands, the rear spool stand and the spools shipped for just under $200. And Ian was great. Look at the commercial stands if you're going with an R1 and you're a decent sized guy. If you're smaller, you may benefit from the Industrial style because of the handle it has to help lift the bike. I'm 6'2" and 187lbs. and I had no problem lifting my R1 with my gf sitting on it. Ian couldn't give you the link...so I did.

right on brotha! preeshiate that.

The swivel stands are very helpful if, as Ian says, they are used as directed. I can't stress the importance of this as it can make for a very bad day.

So, Ian. Have you sold the '04 R1 for the new Gixxer yet?

So, Ian. Have you sold the '04 R1 for the new Gixxer yet? Not exactly, I'm good need a pretty sizeable donation from ya before I can change bikes. My paypal is sales@redlinestands.com soon as you get the money together okie dokie Skeet. :sneaky Ian

Please tell me you're not getting the gixxer.

i think he would with the right kind of money sent to him LOL

Not exactly, I'm good need a pretty sizeable donation from ya before I can change bikes. My paypal is sales@redlinestands.com soon as you get the money together okie dokie Skeet. :sneaky Ian :no :no :no See Ya in June.....

i would go with: Graves VS K&N Filter PC3-USB Akra short cans slash full Exhaust Gregs Custom Flush Front Blinkers, i have the rear integrated tail in smoke and it looks :thumbup Galfer Wave Rotors (front and rear) Galfer SS brake lines Marchesini Wheels just my thoughts on what i would do, here are some pics on the akra exhaust that i have right now and the wheels and some of the arata that i had before. i also had a raven but is not so raven anymore :lol

wher can i get some.

wher can i get some. www.redlinestands.com (http://www.redlinestands.com)

I got my set as a gift from my riding partner a couple years ago. I like that they came bare metal. I know of a local powder coat shop and dropped them off, pointed to a blue in his shop and said that color is close to my bike. It didn't need to match perfectly IMO. He told me he would be using that color in the next week so not to worry about any extra cost with color set up. He charged me $50. I've have had some cheap stands in the past. These Redline stands are great, i love'm. As far as some guy's who have scratched their swingarm, sorry to hear that. I have never scratched my swingarm using these stands. Like i said, i don't know the guy who makes these from the man on the moon, but i would recomend these to anyone:thumbup . I'll give you some random pic's using them.

I bought just a rear two days ago. Thought I was buying it to have the bike straight up for oil changes, chain lubing and to take the rear wheel off and swap tires. I got it home and put it on a redline stand and loved it so much, I left it up there LOL Very sturdy and Highly reccomended!!!! Thanks Ian!

How much for rear stand and were can I get me one of these nice stands?

How much for rear stand and were can I get me one of these nice stands? clicky (http://www.redlinestands.com/) Tell Ian that Skanky sent ya. :thumbup