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whatever · 09-01-2010, 05:58 AM

what kind ?
where did you get it ?
how much ?

Roaddawg · 09-01-2010, 08:57 AM

The Harbor Freight stand (that's been discussed on here alot if you search 'stands') has front end adapters you can get for $10. I used it for the first time last month when I took off my front wheel. It worked good, but I did need another person to help get it on the stand, because I couldn't get the leverage and balance the bike at the same time. But once on the stand, it was pretty stable.

**FZRblack** · 09-01-2010, 09:24 AM

I just ordered the Harbor Freight Stand today, and I got the front adapters too. Nice to know that it takes two people for the front.

**99vengeur** · 09-01-2010, 10:39 AM

It's easier to get the front up once the rear is in the air....

bmw4422 · 09-01-2010, 11:38 AM

i used the harbor freight stand with front adapters one time. had another person help me, and quickly put it back down. just made me a little more nervous than i wanted to be.

MikeN02 · 09-01-2010, 11:49 AM

The harbor freight rear stand is good, I've personally used it. But on other bikes where the swingarm isn't as smooth it can be difficult.

Now for the front, I've heard some stories somewhere where it isn't as good, I'm considering getting T-Rex Racing front stand since it's good quality yet not that expensive.

whatever · 09-01-2010, 01:30 PM

not sure the harbor freight stand would work, because i may want to remove my forks at some point..

if i spend the money i might want to get one that goes under the steering pivot point. seems like this kind would be way more usefull.

Sage · 09-01-2010, 05:07 PM

I think t-rex has front triple tree stands

Roaddawg · 09-01-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatever

not sure the harbor freight stand would work, because i may want to remove my forks at some point..

if i spend the money i might want to get one that goes under the steering pivot point. seems like this kind would be way more usefull.

The steering tube stand would be much better, IMO. The HF one works but not the securest. When I did lift mine up, I then ran straps from the front to my ceiling rafters, just for a little more security.

motoneta123 · 09-02-2010, 12:40 AM

just came from HF got the rear lift $30 they also sell a Central Hydraulics atv/motorcycle lift steel $90 alum $149 few weeks a go a saw a guy working on a harley lifted on one of those, looks very safe and easy to use but seems to be too much for a chain lube
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html

09-01-2010, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	where's good place to buy a front stand what kind ? where did you get it ? how much ?

09-01-2010, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	The Harbor Freight stand (that's been discussed on here alot if you search 'stands') has front end adapters you can get for $10. I used it for the first time last month when I took off my front wheel. It worked good, but I did need another person to help get it on the stand, because I couldn't get the leverage and balance the bike at the same time. But once on the stand, it was pretty stable. __________________ Roaddawg

09-01-2010, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	It's easier to get the front up once the rear is in the air.... __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

09-01-2010, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	The harbor freight rear stand is good, I've personally used it. But on other bikes where the swingarm isn't as smooth it can be difficult. Now for the front, I've heard some stories somewhere where it isn't as good, I'm considering getting T-Rex Racing front stand since it's good quality yet not that expensive. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

09-01-2010, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sage Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Macomb/Quincy, Illinois Posts: 735 Thanks: 315 Thanked 161 Times in 114 Posts	I think t-rex has front triple tree stands __________________ -Ryan- MY YOUTUBE!!! My Fuelly 2009 Black FZ6R bought 5/17/10 Current Mods: Carbon fiber tank protector, Carbon fiber Two Bros Exhaust and Juicebox, Multicolor LED Glow, Red carbon fiber bar ends, T-Rex No-Cut Frame Sliders, Black FZ6R grips, FE kit, FDB Shorties, Proton Flushmounts, CNC Bar-end Mirrors

09-01-2010, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
bmw4422 Senior Member Bike: 2011 Daytona 675se Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mahomet, Illinois Posts: 785 Thanks: 69 Thanked 135 Times in 100 Posts	i used the harbor freight stand with front adapters one time. had another person help me, and quickly put it back down. just made me a little more nervous than i wanted to be.

09-01-2010, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	not sure the harbor freight stand would work, because i may want to remove my forks at some point.. if i spend the money i might want to get one that goes under the steering pivot point. seems like this kind would be way more usefull.

09-02-2010, 12:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
motoneta123 Member Bike: 2009 fz6r raven Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: southern california Posts: 64 Thanks: 38 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	just came from HF got the rear lift $30 they also sell a Central Hydraulics atv/motorcycle lift steel $90 alum $149 few weeks a go a saw a guy working on a harley lifted on one of those, looks very safe and easy to use but seems to be too much for a chain lube http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html __________________ motoneta: Last edited by motoneta123; 09-02-2010 at 12:42 AM.

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