I am looking at buying the t-rex stands so I can do my own minor maintenance. My question is for simple maintenance. Should I buy a front stand, and if I do is it worth is to get the triple tree adapter also, or just pick up a rear stand. Shipping is $25 for one buy itself or both together so I would save money by buying both now as opposed to the front stand maybe later.
If you already have tools, then get a front stand. It's not absolutely necessary for most maintenance, but you'll want one later, especially if you have an interest in doing more and more maintenance on your own. What you consider "minor" maintenance changes over time. I promise. I use my front stand all the time. And yes, get the under the triple stand if you're going to buy one. Besides, stands don't really lose much value. You can sell them on craigslist if you don't use it. That said, if it's a choice between front stand and tools, get tools first.
From reading your post I'm kinda confused...you are thinking of getting a front stand OR a rear stand? Because you NEED to have a rear stand in order to use a front stand. The front stand that connects under the triples will allow you to remove the forks, the fork mounted stand will not :) but it will allow you to remove/install the front wheel for example.
I have the t-rex front, fork mounted, and while very cheap it does the job quite nicely.
Sorry it was unclear. I will buy a rear stand for sure, just wanted to see if it was worth it to get the front stand also.
Quote from: golgofett on October 15, 2008, 11:33:45 AM
Sorry it was unclear. I will buy a rear stand for sure, just wanted to see if it was worth it to get the front stand also.
NP - in my opinion, yes, it is worth it to get the front stand also.
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It is worth having both if just for tire warmers at the track if that is your thing. I have been selling the Harris Performance Stands for a while now and everyone that has bought them loves them. Stainless steel is the way to go for sure. Take a look. If you are interested I will give you a screaming deal.
IMO the only way to go with stands is pit bull rear and forklift front WITH converter. Obviously thats the more expensive route (approx $330) but gives you the most versatility (they'll last literally forever too)
even if you don't go pit bull, get a front stand. You WILL need a front stand at some point
I bought T-Rex stands and they are great. Solid as rock. If Pit Bull are better, I don't know how ... admittedly I've never used Pit Bulls. It a Porsche versus Vette thing Both are good, one is blingy. ;D
For the price, I would (and did) go ahead and get the full set with triple adapter. That way you can work on your forks, front wheel, etc. Buying them together gives you a little savings on shipping, too.
newbie question does any T-Rex stand work on Monsters ( more importantly 696 ) ?
The standard T-Rex rear stand should work with a 696.
I have a T-Rex and a Pit Bull and they are of comparable quality.
Quote from: arai_speed on October 14, 2008, 10:45:45 PM
Because you NEED to have a rear stand in order to use a front stand.
Would the bike tip over if you only used a front stand?
Would you want to risk it?
Quote from: Obsessed? on November 11, 2008, 11:50:02 AM
Would you want to risk it?
No i wouldnt want to risk it but i would like to know.......i would have figured that if it was in gear you would be ok
You can probably get away with it. I'd want to have a spotter.
I'll wait till i get the rear stand for xmas, thanks for the info [thumbsup]
I'm looking at getting a rear stand... for my 696.
I'm specifically looking at the pitbull stand with the forward handle... Any one know if it would fit? It's not among the ducati specific stands on their site. But it does say it fits most sportbikes...
Here's mine:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14436.msg251250#msg251250 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14436.msg251250#msg251250)
I currently the Motovation slider / spool set-up
Quote from: mmakay on October 17, 2008, 06:51:22 PM
It a Porsche versus Vette thing Both are good, one is blingy. ;D
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the european auto slut in me wants to slap you.
Have T-REX stands for my S2R.
They are solid as a rock.
Buy the front and rear. If you decide later that you want the triple adapter for the front, they will sell it to you for about $50 bucks.
That's what they told ME anyway.
Of course another entire front stand is only $70 bucks, so you may as well just get another one.
What's the harm in having a couple front stands? What if you get another bike? ;D
Quote from: corey on May 13, 2009, 08:52:33 AM
Have T-REX stands for my S2R.
They are solid as a rock.
Buy the front and rear. If you decide later that you want the triple adapter for the front, they will sell it to you for about $50 bucks.
That's what they told ME anyway.
Of course another entire front stand is only $70 bucks, so you may as well just get another one.
What's the harm in having a couple front stands? What if you get another bike? ;D
+1 he just said everything i would have said about mine ;D
I was thinking about getting the set of stands from Harbor Freight just to clean/lube the chain and check the oil level without performing acrobatics. For exceptionally light duty, do you think these would work?
Quote from: redxblack on June 16, 2009, 07:44:50 PM
I was thinking about getting the set of stands from Harbor Freight just to clean/lube the chain and check the oil level without performing acrobatics. For exceptionally light duty, do you think these would work?
Ick
Buy a set of Pit Bulls on Craigslist ... I got a spooled/standard rear combo stand in new shape for $100, and then the CycleCat stands for $20 each ... The fact that the HF ones are " bolt - together " concerns me.
Adam
i picked up the pitbull rear that you can use with a DSS or spools.
150 bucks from a local shop and worth it. no buyers remorse here. if you cant find one from craigslist just shell out for it
hell i spent that much on my craftsman floor jack (for the cage) and it lasted a whole 2 seasons. this pitbull should last me a long riding career
go buy both stands....front, under the triple type or one that can be used both ways.... fly 'n cycle has nice combos...remember front pin 27mm....
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 16, 2009, 07:48:42 PM
Ick
Buy a set of Pit Bulls on Craigslist ... I got a spooled/standard rear combo stand in new shape for $100, and then the CycleCat stands for $20 each ... The fact that they are HF ones are " bolt - together " concerns me.
Adam
I think you meant to say that...
Quote from: Duck-EZ on July 13, 2009, 05:53:02 PM
I think you meant to say that...
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But the keys are like right next to each other!!!
Adam
Anybody sell an adapter to make the standard cycle cat front stand an under the triple stand? I looked on oncycles and emailed them in the mean time...