Author Topic: Front/rear stands vs. motorcycle jack (Read 5265 times)

naf02b12 · « **on:** March 18, 2006, 10:05:59 PM »

I would like to start being able to remove/mount the front/wheel tires so when I buy new tires all I have to do is take in the rims to the local shop to have them mount them on the rims only. ($10/rim vs. about $100 for the whole job). I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on the best set-up for this kind of job? Should I used front/rear stands or get a motorcycle jack? Or is some other arrangement better? Thanks for any help.

Nerissa F.
'02 1200S

Daytona · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2006, 11:12:19 PM »

Quote from: "naf02b12"

I would like to start being able to remove/mount the front/wheel tires so when I buy new tires all I have to do is take in the rims to the local shop to have them mount them on the rims only. ($10/rim vs. about $100 for the whole job). I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on the best set-up for this kind of job? Should I used front/rear stands or get a motorcycle jack? Or is some other arrangement better? Thanks for any help.

Nerissa F.
'02 1200S

2 pcs 2x6's nailed together about 14" long, with bike on hard stand and a bit of stoutness on your part or a big bud, lean bike to one side and slide 2x6's under Hardstand. One side at a time. Back wheel hi enough to change out with no prob, lift up front, use a stand or 1 gal paint can with 1x wood under header and your there. Good and solid, used with no prob for many tire r&r's. Just my rig!

Jacknife · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2006, 05:44:15 AM »

Cant beat a good block of wood, thats all I use too. And I dont have a centre stand as I took it off, just use my Paddock stand and wood!

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2006, 10:22:13 AM »

I use the centerstand to pull the rear wheel, then jack the front of the bike up with a floor jack, pull the front, stick the axle back in the forks and slip a jackstand under the axle.

2005B12S · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2006, 07:54:40 PM »

Spend the cash and buy Pit Bull front and rear stands. I have both, they are fantastic. The front comes as a two piece unit able to either lift from the forks or the steering head (for fork removal). The rear converts to work with or without swingarm spools.

They will last a lifetime and work on any bike. They are not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

Enough Said, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED
1992 900SS

naf02b12 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:53:00 AM »

Thanks for all the great input! I'm still thinking about what I'll do, but I may look at the Pit Bull stands.

Cheers,

Nerissa F.
'02 1200S

naf02b12 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2006, 01:06:44 AM »

One more question on this topic... Would it work to keep the bike on the centerstand to pull the rear wheel and have just a front stand on the bike at the same time in order to pull the front? Or will there be a difference in height between the centerstand and the front stand where the bike would be unstable? Thanks for any help.

Nerissa F.
'02 1200S

Jacknife · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2006, 03:41:25 AM »

No, its fine or I was lucky. That was the first way I did a Tyre change. I used a speed clamp and the bottom of my shed, near the door to get the clamp under. It works but your better with a good stand!