John Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 so is there any real advantages to the forward handle type rear stand, over the regular kind other than being able to hold on to the handlebar while you put it on the stand? are there any distinct DISadvantages to this type of stand over the regular kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think the rear handle is easier to use. I've seen others using the forward handle type and it just looks awkward and clumsy. Disadvantage of the rear handle is it sticks out far and takes up more room. The front handled ones are supposed to be easier for 1 person I think but I've never had a problem putting mine on the stand myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 forward handle is easier IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 it is more of a pain to line up the forward handle oriented on the spools/swingarm than the regular (backwards facing) handled version.the regular handled stand has no real disadvantage compared to the forward stand unless you dont have a kick stand and are really incapable of balancing the bike while you walk around back to put the regular handle stand on and/or you don't have the extra few inches of space. i have both, i prefer the regular handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tony blaze Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Seemed like the front handle stand would be in the way a lot of times when you work on bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 that thing looks like a nightmare ligning up the spools with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The rear handle does stick out a bit, but pitbull has the removable handle now too... I have no prob balancing the bike either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Seemed like the front handle stand would be in the way a lot of times when you work on bike.i kind of thought that too... thats kinda why i was asking that thing looks like a nightmare ligning up the spools with it.yeah that crossed my mind as well... this video makes it look real easy lol. i dont think it would be TOO bad, you can probably just look over the other side and see? idk...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duHkDtS9we0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) The rear handle sticks out and becomes a trip hazard. Don't as how I came to this realization.BTW, I have some realtively cheap stands and the first time I used it on the rear, the prongs of the stand scratched my swingarm because I didn't have it aligned just right and did a piss poor of it (my first experience with stands). Afterwards, I dipped them in some plastidip to mitigate that sort of thing happening in the future. Not sure if the higher end stands had scratch protection on them or not. If not, this is a nice tip. Edited May 24, 2012 by ScubaCinci SPELLING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 that thing looks like a nightmare ligning up the spools with it.This is the only disadvantage I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I used Jinu's forward one and I hated it vs the rear one. It's way easier to use the rear handle stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I sold my rear handle because I liked my forward handle much better depending on the size of your spools it can be tricky the first few times you use it but I have pitbull spools and they are pretty small and I can line it up easy now that I'm used to it. Oh and now that my bike is stretched I don't think a rear handle would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Seemed like the front handle stand would be in the way a lot of times when you work on bike.i kind of thought that too... thats kinda why i was asking Can you flip that thing around and use it backwards, or is there not enough reach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 forward arm less room gets taken up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) why would you even have to ask. foward handle and forget about it Edited May 25, 2012 by optimoprime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 IMHO you have more leverage with the forward handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopLeft Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I had both versions, and the forward was by and far quicker to set since I just had to straighten the bike and look down over seat to line up the spools. While leaning over, it was a simple lowering of body weight to engage/lift. No kickstand use needed, but did hinder working on left rear of bike a little. Being tight on space, I even had the detachable front handle to minimize the overall footprint of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Forward handle for sure. I don't think I could ever go back to a rear handle stand after buying my pitbulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 well, if you decide to go with forward handle, i have a pitbull forward handle i can sell you for a $100. i'll probably just go and buy another "normal" stand with the money... you know, since it is vastly superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attentiongetter92 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Wow I've been using mine wrong all this time. I feel like a ratard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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