Bankerdude Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I should have my bike back from the shop in about a week. As soon as I get it back the wheels are coming off for powder coating and new rubber. Since this will be the rare occasion that I will need these stands I was hoping someone would let me rent/borrow a set for a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankerdude Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I only need a front stand now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) I've jacked up every i4 bike I've ever owned with either a bike stand or the ole floor jack/kickstand method. Never had a header dent. If you do the math, you already have a rear stand supporting half the weight of the bike, so there's maybe 220 lbs left to lift. Spread that over 4 pipes and its 55 lbs per headpipe with a floor jack and a 2x4 or 27.5 lbs per pipe with a harbor freight bike jack. Just a suggestion, your mileage may vary. Edited March 9, 2013 by CrazySkullCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) i have a front id give you to keep, its an offbrand but holds the bike up at least. Edited March 9, 2013 by scottie.harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I've jacked up every i4 bike I've ever owned with either a bike stand or the ole floor jack/kickstand method. Never had a header dent. If you do the math, you already have a rear stand supporting half the weight of the bike, so there's maybe 220 lbs left to lift. Spread that over 4 pipes and its 55 lbs per headpipe with a floor jack and a 2x4 or 27.5 lbs per pipe with a harbor freight bike jack. Just a suggestion, your mileage may vary.This is the worst idea ever!! Find a front stand and do it right. Last thing you want to do is accidentally crush the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I knew I would get naysayers. Shit, in the factory service manual for my tl it says to jack it up by the headpipe. If you seriously believe its going to crush your header you need to get a firmer grasp of physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) www.handyindustries.com have cheap ones. They were my first set in 04. I'm a put bull guy now though. My bike is on stands all the time. Both all week, and the rear on weekends. Edited March 9, 2013 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 If we were closer, I'd let you borrow mine since it's just sitting in a corner collecting dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankerdude Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Scottie I will pm you send me your address, that would be amazing! As for the jackstand idea it just sounds a little sketchy since it will be sitting that way for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I use center stand and exhaust when i pull my wheels off to go get tires fitted, never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat2fly Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 If something happens that you still need one let me know. You can use one of mine. I work in Columbus so we could meet somewhere convenient for both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Just left my shadow sitting on a car floor jack, the kickstand and a concrete block all weekend. Barring earthquakes or mischievous monkeys playing on it should be fine. Sure fancy shmancy spool stands would be better, but who has the time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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