Josh1234 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Just wondering if anyone has ever had a cheapie MC stand bend or break and dump the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Yes.Bottom line, buy a good quality stand such as Pitbull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have as well. I bumped the bike while I bent over to pick up a tool and the rear stand (it was only on the rear at that point) bent and dumped the bike. I grabbed it on the way down so it hit softly, so there wasn't anything but a small scratch on the fairing. I bent the stand back and have used it for like 2 years since then with no problem. If you are going to buy cheap, then be careful because you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have had good luck with cheapish stands. Pit-bull's are by far the best if you are going to be racing twice a month, but for occasional garage use, they're overkill.I have a $49 BVP(?) stand from Iron Pony. Lock-tite or safety wire the spool pins, and it's completely adequate.I also have a $80 or $90 T-Rex front stand that came with attachments to lift by the steering head, or by the bottom of the forks. The only thing that has ever gone "wrong" with it is me being an idiot and letting one of the pins vibrate out while it was on my trailer. they're held in by cotter pins, and I didn't safety wire them. my fault. Not a failure by the stand.I have sat on the bike on both stands, and never had any problems over the last 2 or 3 years.If you can afford the pit-bulls, they can't be beat. If you can't, T-rex is decent quality for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Love my pitbullThe Lockhart Phillips paddle stand never failed me eithet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 The way I see it Its not worth being cheap to find out your bike is on the ground. Pit-Bull is the only choice for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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