Which wheel stand should I get?

t-rex-racing.com has spools and stands reasonable priced. $140 for set of front and rear stands. spools for $13. 10mm for Versys. u need rear stand for chain and oil change. front and rear for storage. they keep bike off ground completely.

correction front and rear stands set $107

Handy makes some decent ones too.

In my opinion the Pit Bull is the best. I bought mine on sale with a discount coupon for 95.00

Thanks guys. Now I just need to get off my duff and spend some money.

I have a Powerstands Black Max Stand. It can be used with or without spools. It is built very well and works great. It's adjustable width, so I share it with my neighbor who has a bigger sportbike.

I got mine from Powersport Superstore for $98 + shipping.

I just got the T-Rex rear stand and rollers - it seems to work well and appears to be good quality. It sure lifts the bike off the rear wheel easily.

Stargazer, can you put it up on the stand with no help? Ie...someone holding the front.

I haven't tried that yet and the T-Rex directions say not to do that but to always have someone holding the bike. I probably won't try it until I need to get it on the stand and no one is around to help.

StonedGP,

I can easily put mine on the stand by myself with the PowerStand. The bike is light enough that the stand easily lifts it off the sidestand. It easily aligns in the right bobbin then and lifts right up. Comes down easily too. (Don't forget to put the sidestand back down if you stowed it during maintenance! :))

No question, Pit Bull.

i have the spool on mine. with the bike on its stand, tilting to the left, place the spool stand under the left spool while holding the passenger grab bar. Slowly tilt the bike to the right and pushing down the bike stand simultaneously. at this point, both spools should sit evenly on the bike stand. A quick pop should get the bike off the ground and you are good to go. I do this by myself all the time.

Thanx, was afraid I would have to rely on my weakling GF.

t-rex-racing.com has spools and stands reasonable priced. $140 for set of front and rear stands. spools for $13. 10mm for Versys. u need rear stand for chain and oil change. front and rear for storage. they keep bike off ground completely.

With shipping, the T-Rex stands are ~$140. I bit the bullet and just got a set along with the spools (they just screw right in - easy).

They advise that you have some help getting the bike on the stand, but you can easily get the bike up on the rear and front without help (just follow the instructions and take things slow).

Some pictures are attached.

I got my t-rex stands yesterday and assembled them this morning. They are definitely well built, and were packed great for shipping. I already had spools so I didn't have to buy any from them. After adjusting the rear stand to the correct width, it's pretty easy to put the bike on it by yourself. Just use caution, and the technique bear mentioned works great. :thumb::thumb:

i'm glad you found what needed. i looked around and found T-Rex to be the best deal. As most bike stands are similar, it's finally came down to cost. cheers!!

With the T-Rex Stands do you need the Tree extension on the front to safely remove the front wheel, or can the front wheel be removed with the regular front stand alone?

I put the bike on the stand by myself by strapping the left handlebar to the wall so it couldn't fall right and leaving the side stand down so it couldn't fall left. This worked OK but it would still be better if someone could assist. I use the stand in the garage and I will put a hook in a ceiling joist so I can strap it from the handlebar mount straight up. I think that would be the most convenient.

With the T-Rex Stands do you need the Tree extension on the front to safely remove the front wheel, or can the front wheel be removed with the regular front stand alone?

No, you can remove the wheel with that type of stand, but you would need an extension (or different stand) if you needed to do any suspension work.

I have an older Kwik Lift, like this one:
http://www.morepoweracing.com/uploads/images_products/4654.jpg

Doesn't require the rear to be up on a stand, but if the manufacturer says you should, I'm not telling you otherwise... ;)


Gustavo

When it comes to lifting the rear end with a paddock stand I have found, as shown in the instructions for t-rex racing stands, that if you use a spare piece of wood (2x4) is perfect, you can lift the bike by yourself very easily. Just put the kickstand on top of the 2x4, make sure the bike is in gear so that it does not roll, turn the handlebars towards the left and carefully place the stand beneath the swingarm/spools of the bike. I usually keep a hand on the rear grab bar just to make sure the bike doesn't tip, and then push down on the handle of the stand to lift the bike. I only weigh 135lbs and I can lift the bike by myself with the rear stand very easily. Honestly, if you lift the rear of the bike in one sweeping motion it becomes more stable quicker. If you go really slow then you have to fight it a bit.

I have the T-rex spools and chrome (harder surface, less nicks) rear stand. Very easy to lift up and set down. even if you are by yourself. Very high quality stand.:thumb:

I agree with StonedGP. Ordered both front and rear stands and quickly received an extremely high quality product (Texas "standard", imho). The stands will be an invaluable asset when doing maintenance on the V. Kudos to the guys at T-Rex.

+1 My only complaint about the T-Rex stands is how long it takes to get all of the packing material off of them :D These are really nice stands. I can get the V on and off of them without help, but I still prefer to have someone hold it straight up.

I had a pair of axle stands laying around and thought if I could lift the rear up and place the axle sliders on the stand it should work ok...I used a padded bar and slid it thru the rear wheel and stood directly behind the bike and lifted the bike up and forward onto the stands.....I only had to lift it up a couple of inches...I did it and it was no problem..bike stays nice and solid ...the bike is fairly heavy , so if u have a bad back I wouldn't try it...:Dhttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/drzdave58/DSC00090.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/drzdave58/DSC00091.jpg

I received the T-Rex stands yesterday. They seem to be of decent quality except I had to chase the threads on the rear stand where the thumbscrews that hold the adjustable lifting arms are. They bottomed out before the thumbscrews gripped anything.

Ed

When it comes to lifting the rear end with a paddock stand I have found, as shown in the instructions for t-rex racing stands, that if you use a spare piece of wood (2x4) is perfect, you can lift the bike by yourself very easily. Just put the kickstand on top of the 2x4, make sure the bike is in gear so that it does not roll, turn the handlebars towards the left and carefully place the stand beneath the swingarm/spools of the bike. I usually keep a hand on the rear grab bar just to make sure the bike doesn't tip, and then push down on the handle of the stand to lift the bike. I only weigh 135lbs and I can lift the bike by myself with the rear stand very easily. Honestly, if you lift the rear of the bike in one sweeping motion it becomes more stable quicker. If you go really slow then you have to fight it a bit.

I use the exact same method, except I don't leave the bike in gear. After all, the rear wheel is being lifted off of the ground, so whether the bike is in gear or not is irrelevant. As a matter of fact, leaving the bike in neutral makes for a smoother landing when you take take the bike down off the stand. I just hold the left grab handle, and the left handlebar grip, and rock the bike forward off of the stand.

To those who have the T-rex stands..

Are the rear stand's arm heights the same? I looked at mine last night (as I am getting ready to store the bike for winter) and realized that they are different heights?

I haven't had a change to take it out to the bike yet to look at it, but it doesn't seem right.

I sell this stand for $45.00 plus shipping

http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1907&highlight=center+stand

To those who have the T-rex stands..

Are the rear stand's arm heights the same? I looked at mine last night (as I am getting ready to store the bike for winter) and realized that they are different heights?

I haven't had a change to take it out to the bike yet to look at it, but it doesn't seem right.

Well I'm glad to find out I'm not the only one with a "cockeyed" T-Rex rear stand. I bought mine several months ago, right after buying my bike and noticed it right off the bat. But I've come to the realization it's not bad (between 1/8" - 1/4" off.) It's the arms that are easily removed that are "off" in the height department (oops on the weld spot.)

Oh well, should have never sold my Pit Bull rearstand I used when I had my Ducati.... live & learn.

All in all the T-Rex is a decent unit for the $$$$.

http://images39.fotki.com/v1349/photos/1/17642/6640253/IMG_1345-vi.jpg

Motrak ones are good. Not sure if you can get them in the America.
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For our Canadian buddies....
Model T-206 from Active products distributed by Canadian Tire.
The Kit comes with front and rear stands, 4 sets of spools & bolts (6, 8, 10 & 12 mm) is fully assembled, powedercoated aluminum.

I had to "bend" them inward slightly as hey were 1" too wide. had the bike popped up by myself within 15 mins. Nice & sturdy. All for $99.00!

Danger

I have a pit bull forward handle rear stand, and i love it.

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I had a pair of axle stands laying around and thought if I could lift the rear up and place the axle sliders on the stand it should work ok...I used a padded bar and slid it thru the rear wheel and stood directly behind the bike and lifted the bike up and forward onto the stands.....I only had to lift it up a couple of inches...I did it and it was no problem..bike stays nice and solid ...the bike is fairly heavy , so if u have a bad back I wouldn't try it...:Dhttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/drzdave58/DSC00090.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/drzdave58/DSC00091.jpg

If you put the stands under the peg mounts they are out of the way when working on the chain/wheel. With the bike on the sidestand I just slide the right one under the mount then lift the bike and nudge the left one under with my boot. Givi mounts add extra places to grab.:yeahsmile:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff132/dddouble/Garage/100_7429.jpg

The back tire is almost three inches off the ground and the bike is solid enough to sit on.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff132/dddouble/Garage/100_7432.jpg

Dan