Harris are superb stands, equal if not better than Pitball :thumbup Actually not easy to find, took about 2 months to get my front

 

Now unfortunatelly I will be left with mix and match stands. Can anyone recomend a good front stand that has the cradle for the bottom of the front forks instead of this lame ass cantelever pin crap?

 

Another great review for VORTEX :crash I just started a thread yesterday venting about VORTEX bullshit

 

I just got my Vortex Mirror Block-off plates......They look like garbage, they don't follow the pattern where the mirrors went at all,...and they're an inch and a half tall <----For absolutely no reason at all !:lol:lol:lol

 

I missed it, what section is it in?

I'm dropping off the rear stand at my buddies. He's going to take some dimensions and build a custom one from thicker tubing. I cant believe how flimsy this thing is. Maybe I shoulda got the $40 one at harbour freight or northern.

 

Here ya go :thumbup

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262958

 

Maybe you got some knock offs or something. I can sit on my bike with the Vortex front head stand and rear spool stand with no concern.

 

just saw the one from harbor freight, doesn't look too bad to me.

 

If you are upset with the vortex stands why would you even consider dicking around with harbor freight stands? Go straight for the Pit Bulls and get the quality you expect and pay for. I have never heard a single complaint of any kind regarding a Pit Bull.

 

I've heard they can be vicious :dunno

 

i use vortex and they work great for me :dunno

 

+1 Never had any issues with mine either.

 

Ah ok, well then I think we need an NSPCRS :thumbup

And Matic, a stand is not just for Christmas :no :lol

 

http://www.redlinestands.com/catalog/sport-bike-stands-industrial-series-c-87_89

This is what I got and love'em

 

I have no complaints on my Vortex rear stand. But i have never had anything else to compare it to. :dunno

 

I sold my VORTEX garbage at a huge loss to get ride of it, and bought Pit Bull

My old VORTEX Crap:

 

+1 on the Harris, locks in under the front forks and is as smooth as butter when moving-great quality. :rock I have a custom built rear stand that was made from 3/4 black iron pipe and pipe hangers, may sound funky but its no joke :flex:I havent heard many good things about Vortex in any context starting a couple of years ago so I have steered clear of their products:yesnod

I have that same roll around seat-love that thing when working on the bike- the cupholder sold me on it :drunk:

 

pitbull FTW

no they arent cheap but you get what you pay for... want cheap? buy vortex.... oh wait.... sorry:crash

 

Sounds like you bought stands that were designed to fold up for storage?

Most rear stands work best with spools. I have yet to find a padded rear stand that I can trust.

I have a really nice Muzzy stainless rear stand that I love. Also a Woodcraft, and a Pitbull SS, and an old Kawasaki stand. Oh, and a Ducati and MV Agusta stand for their single sided swingarms. Lots of rearstands.

For front stands, the pitbull forkleg works great, and the woodcraft stem stand is amazing.

I've also drooled over the Harris Stands, but frankly, don't know where I would hang them in the garage LOL.

 

Vortex must have changed their design, the ones I have are dual caster and are very solid.

 

My Vortex rear is one piece and heavy and solid as hell. I can sit on my bike and move all around on it practicing body postions etc... Use it several times a week to work on my bike. The piece that attaches to the spools looks like 1/4" thick steel. Not going to bend.

 

i like the front vortex as well for when i do fork seals. the pit bull goes under the forks. cool for changing the tire i guess. everyone has the preference

 

PIT BULL has the convertible front stand that you choose to lift under the forks OR the triple tree. Their way of saying "check mate" to all us prior VORTEX owners :hammer:

 

+ 2 for Redlines. I've had mine for over 4 years now and they work flawlessly. Rock solid and great price.

 

I use pine 2 x 4's & peach crates, economical and spares are readily available, just watch out for slivers :secret:

 

I have the rear vortex stand myself. No issues so far and like someone stated I can sit on my bike while on the stand and it's very stable. If you're looking for cheaper but quality stands I heard raves about t-rex stands. Also check out dmp stands, I believe motomummy.com still has them. But if all else fails, PItbull FTW!

 

I think the rear stands will be ok once my spools come in. There adjustable. Most other bikes (r6,cbr's) have a flat spot at the end of the swingarm that the rollers will sit on just fine. I turned mine over to the spool side and just waiting on spools.

Can someone please help me with the front? Its the collapsable, 4 wheel, yoke type. The problem that I am having is there seems to be really tight clearance between the front nose and the front fender (like maybe 5 inches) that I have to finnagle the arm up into. This with the pin sticking up.
The directions are lame and another problem is the cantelever part shown in the pic. Is this point supposed to be free? how tight should it be? Or is it supposed to be locked down when you get the pin in placement?

 

That pivot point is supposed to be loose, and it does not lock once lifted, none do.

Using it correctly takes some practice. Basically, crouch or kneel down on the right side of the front wheel. Hold the upper hoop with your left hand and keep it pointed up. Use your right hand to lift the handle to lowerer the pin to the right height. Guide the stand in with both hands and crane your neck to eyeball the pin going in. Wiggle the handle up and down a little to help the pin go in all the way, then use your right hand to start lifting while you spot the upper with your left.

 

pic.

This part here.

 

Once the pin fits tight, it wont be able to flex at those hinge points. I do think it's lame that Vortex only included one pin. LP gives you like 5 or six.

If you've got a local metal shop, they could throw that pin in the lathe and turn it down to the right size. You could take a socket or something and wrap it with tape until it represents the perfect size for them to reference.

The set screw is probably just to make sure the pin doesn't get stuck in the triple clamp.

 

Pitbull

I've used many stands over the years. I've had these Pitbull stands
for the last 6. Bullet proof.

 

I've used many stands over the years. I've had these Pitbull stands
for the last 6. Bullet proof.

I don't mean to thread jack, but are you able to remove the front wheel with that type of front stand? That's the only thing that's keeping me from getting the forklift type stands.

 

You may also consider swapping out the OEM hard plastic wheels with the larger diameter roller blade wheels. They will not get stuck on imperfections in the ground or debris!