bike stands, what do ya'll prefer? - Page 2

shmike · 09-15-2009, 09:54 AM

DO NOT use the T-rex's on the Busa!

I have a set of T-rex's and they are fine for what they are. I turned a few people into T-rex customers because they were looking for a bargain.

That said, you get what you pay for:

My front T-rex is the convertible one. I can't remove the front axle unless I lift from the lower triple. I have bent two of the pins and broken another one over the last two years. This is on a 675 in race trim. I'd imagine your Busa is a bit heavier.

The rear stand is not a one piece unit like the Pit Bulls. It bolts together, so while you don't have to worry about the stand itself bending, the bolts can become loose and the threads become wallowed out. The adjustable pieces that actually touch the swing-arm have bent slightly. Again, much lighter bike.

In short: big, heavy, pretty bike = spend the coin and get the Pit Bulls.

RACER X · 09-15-2009, 09:57 AM

^ thanks

unknownroad · 09-15-2009, 10:47 AM

Engine crane FTW

When you're pulling the whole front end off a bike, accept no substitutes!

z06boy · 09-15-2009, 10:51 AM

Love my Pitbulls that I got used for a good deal but also owned a Vortex rearstand that I also liked alot.

marko138 · 09-15-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Love my Pitbulls that I got used for a good deal but also owned a Vortex rearstand that I also liked alot.

Yeah, I've got no problem with mine. It's nice and sturdy. I do need a front though.

z06boy · 09-15-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Yeah, I've got no problem with mine. It's nice and sturdy. I do need a front though.

I never tried their front but the rear had a couple of features that I actually liked better than the Pitbull...the removeable handle was cool so I could get it out of the way and wouldn't trip over it...makes it easier to stor/transport plus I could use it in other situations as a leverage bar.

The padded part that makes contact with the ground kept it from getting scratched up or scratching the floor and the built in axle holders was a bonus as well.

marko138 · 09-15-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I never tried their front but the rear had a couple of features that I actually liked better than the Pitbull...the removeable handle was cool so I could get it out of the way and wouldn't trip over it...makes it easier to stor/transport plus I could use it in other situations as a leverage bar.

The padded part that makes contact with the ground kept it from getting scratched up or scratching the floor and the built in axle holders was a bonus as well.

Yeah, for sure, those are nice features.

azoomm · 09-15-2009, 11:01 AM

PowerStands.

Amber Lamps · 09-15-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Yeah, for sure, those are nice features.

Yep! I have Pitbulls but I have to keep them locked up because they keep attacking my other stands....

Seriously, I have pitbull and Vortex stands and I find myself always using the vortex stand because of the removable handle and the axle holders. Of course, with your tail section situation, you might want to go with one armed PB...

z06boy · 09-15-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yep! I have Pitbulls but I have to keep them locked up because they keep attacking my other stands....

Maybe that's why some go for T-Rex ?

09-15-2009, 09:54 AM	#11
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	DO NOT use the T-rex's on the Busa! I have a set of T-rex's and they are fine for what they are. I turned a few people into T-rex customers because they were looking for a bargain. That said, you get what you pay for: My front T-rex is the convertible one. I can't remove the front axle unless I lift from the lower triple. I have bent two of the pins and broken another one over the last two years. This is on a 675 in race trim. I'd imagine your Busa is a bit heavier. The rear stand is not a one piece unit like the Pit Bulls. It bolts together, so while you don't have to worry about the stand itself bending, the bolts can become loose and the threads become wallowed out. The adjustable pieces that actually touch the swing-arm have bent slightly. Again, much lighter bike. In short: big, heavy, pretty bike = spend the coin and get the Pit Bulls. __________________ Racing For Smiles

09-15-2009, 09:57 AM	#12
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	^ thanks __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

09-15-2009, 10:47 AM	#13
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	Engine crane FTW When you're pulling the whole front end off a bike, accept no substitutes! __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

09-15-2009, 10:51 AM	#14
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Love my Pitbulls that I got used for a good deal but also owned a Vortex rearstand that I also liked alot.

09-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#18
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	PowerStands.