Can anyone recommend a good rearstand for an S2R? I know the pitbull stands are great, but is there another popular option here? Do all rearstands for the SSS mount on either side to allow you to remove the wheel or sprocket?
Thanks again.
I just picked up the PitBull for my SSS S2R800 last weekend, and I'm impressed with how solid it feels and how easily it lifts the bike. There is a pin that slides right into the hub from the left side (left if you are sitting on the bike), but I do not believe the one I bought is the reversible version (completely forgot to ask the day I picked it up, so I'll ask next time I'm in there). I know that the pin for the left side is different from the pin for the right side, but I'm not sure if it can be swapped out on all SSS PitBull stands.
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I have a pitbull also. Cost a bit more but really good quality and design. [thumbsup]
I have one of the t-rex racing stands. I just checked their website and they seem to be out of stock on them though. It is an excellent stand for the price; I can't think of anything that needs improvement.
I picked up an Anderson stand for my S2R 800, really well built and solid.
http://www.andersonstands.com/
It seems pretty strong as it supports the bike and my fat ass without bending or flexing.
QuoteDo all rearstands for the SSS mount on either side to allow you to remove the wheel or sprocket?
The answer to your question in no. You really can't go wrong with Pitbull in terms of quality, but I just don't like the gold color. Looking back I would have gotten a "Powerstand". I couldn't find their website but here is a picture of that stand. [thumbsup]
http://www.shopxr.com/showproduct.aspx?variantid=29509&aid=10050 (http://www.shopxr.com/showproduct.aspx?variantid=29509&aid=10050)
Consider checking out your local board for anyone that has a new bike and happens to have an old stand they don't need.
Last year when I got my S2R my old stand (dual swing arm type) was no longer useful. I used my local club in TOB to source a used stand for the S2R from one member and sold my dual swing arm stand to a different local member. It was easier, cheaper and faster then buying a new stand and you help out local Duc riders.
The stand I got for the S2R happen to be a T-Rex with two pin options (one for lifting each side). It lifts the bikes easily and its quite solid.
The Pitbull is great, it comes with 2 pins that you swap depending on what side of the wheel you want to access or lift from.
Quote from: J3 on May 28, 2008, 12:08:02 PM
I have one of the t-rex racing stands. I just checked their website and they seem to be out of stock on them though. It is an excellent stand for the price; I can't think of anything that needs improvement.
+1 I love my t-rex just as good as the pitbull IMHO
just did a stand FAQ:
http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=3406.0
mitt
+1 to Mitt's FAQ comment about shops using pitbull. They are amazing. And I'm in love with their forward arm rear stand for SSS ducatis.
They're not listed in our catalog, but we can offer PitBull to DMH'ers. 1st stand is delivered with shipping half off (or roughly MSRP + $15). Buy two stands at the same moment and they ship in the same box -- price becomes MSRP - $15. It works out to about 10% off.
My faves are the NewFront front stand (http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0031-000&Category_Code=front_stands) and the forward arm rear stands (single sided (http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0029-000&Category_Code=MSducati)) and (dual sided (http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0042-000&Category_Code=forward_handle_rear_stands) -- but with the SS tops (http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0028-001)).
It takes pitbull 1 to 5 days, as they essentially build stands to order and then ship via FedEx Ground in a HUGE box that's like 2 feet square and 4 feet tall.
:) Chris
I have both the FG and pitbull reversible stand. They are both great stands. The FG is great when you want to remove the rear wheel. It has a rubber covered rod that locks your wheel in place when you remove the large wheel nut.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/fgStand.jpg)
But I use the pitbull stand most of the time. It's nice when you want to clean your chain or your rear wheel. Since it's reversible, you can move it to either side while you spin the wheel and clean the opposite side.
Just a heads up, looks like t-rex has them back in stock in black.
They also have gold.
Quote from: uclabiker06 on May 29, 2008, 08:53:16 AM
The answer to your question in no. You really can't go wrong with Pitbull in terms of quality, but I just don't like the gold color. Looking back I would have gotten a "Powerstand". I couldn't find their website but here is a picture of that stand. [thumbsup]
http://www.shopxr.com/showproduct.aspx?variantid=29509&aid=10050 (http://www.shopxr.com/showproduct.aspx?variantid=29509&aid=10050)
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I have a pitbull and love it. The Powerstand looks awesome
http://www.powerstands.com/ (http://www.powerstands.com/)
Quote from: S2daRk on May 29, 2008, 08:05:35 PM
I have both the FG and pitbull reversible stand. They are both great stands. The FG is great when you want to remove the rear wheel. It has a rubber covered rod that locks your wheel in place when you remove the large wheel nut.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/fgStand.jpg)
But I use the pitbull stand most of the time. It's nice when you want to clean your chain or your rear wheel. Since it's reversible, you can move it to either side while you spin the wheel and clean the opposite side.
I have two of these for LH & RH
I have the PowerStands "Mario" and it is a great stand IMO. It has the two pins and actually came with two other pins for different motorcycles.
When I was shopping for stands I asked my dealer and he suggested "Handy". Said they were reasonably priced and well made. I checked them out and they only had a "handle to the rear" stand (The Pitbull had only that option at the time too). I was uncomfortable with that as I did not want to walk behind the bike as I was lifting it I wanted to stand beside it. The handle forward type allows that.
If you use the Powerstands on the right side of the bike it is then a handle to the rear stand.
BTW my dealer told me to stay away from the Pitbull as he felt they lifted the bike too high. I know probably 90% of the people here swear by them but I took his advice.
For the front I got a Woodcraft. It is a nice stand too and adjustable for height...works on my ST4 also...a plus.
You guys have got it all wrong -the ONLY stand worth having is the ABBA (http://www.abbastands.co.uk/) stand! [thumbsup]
97 british pounds? what that like 160 dollars.
So the ABBA appears to basically be a center stand but it is not permanently attached to the bike.
I "grew up" with bikes with centerstands. In fact the S2R 1000 is the first street bike I ever had without a center stand...thus my research into buying the PowerStands and Woodcraft.
IMO, a centerstand is a wonderful thing to come stock on a bike...I love 'em and think all bikes should come standard with them. That said...I feel that the stand alone front and rear stands are far superior in actual use (wrenching on your bike, removing front and rear wheels) than a centerstand.
You see their picture (GIF) where the bike is shown pivoting to have access to either the front or rear wheel. Well that is how a stock center stand works and it is a compromise IMO.
If I could only have either a rear stand or a center stand, I would take the center stand as you can work front or rear wheel with the pivoting factor mentioned above...But if I could have a front and rear stand...I'd take that option anyday over a center-type (ABBA) stand.
Any compromise is just that, a compromise. it does more than one job but not as specifically or as refined as a tool designed for one particular job.
Just my $0.02 YMMV
Duckman - perhaps you've not appreciated 2 big advantages of the ABBA stand?
1. It lifts from the swing-arm pivot so the rear shock is not loaded and can be removed.
2. With the swing-arm removal kit you can remove the swing-arm.
How about that for versatility? [thumbsup]
....but perhaps you need to use one to appreciate it - if you're ever over my way you will be welcome to try it :)
Jethro, it does sound like a unique item. I guess I should have done some reading on the site...I just looked at the pictures...Comes from my comic book mentality I suppose.....
....and I'm not just recommending it because it's made in UK [laugh] - I have bought a wheel balancer from MARC PARNES (http://marcparnes.com/) in US and that's a good bit of kit - highly recommended if you fit your own tyres.
.....although I do have the ABBA BEAD BREAKER (http://www.abbastands.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=12)as well - it really is well made stuff.
Well I also change my own tires I don't recall the name of the product I use to break beads but it is a small hand/lever set-up that works well.
You won't believe how I balance my tires...the old lock the axel in a padded vise and spin the wheel till the heavy spot rests near the bottom...weight the opposite and spin again. Not quick but it works...Actually I sorta enjoy it...I'm a cheap date.