Pitbull Stands

pauldun170 · 05-02-2012, 11:29 AM

What's the general preference on stands (and why)
Spooled VS standard?
Forward handle vs regular handle?

bout time I got a proper stand now that I'm centerstandlesss

shmike · 05-02-2012, 11:39 AM

Spooled over standard. Stability, ease, etc. Why compromise? Get both.

I only have the regular handled ones but I think a reverse handle would be great for space saving reasons.

RACER X · 05-02-2012, 12:11 PM

i've had both , prefer reverse handled one, it goes both ways..........wink wink

now i have a cycle cat stand, made picking the busa up easier, thinking of getting another pitbull if i can "steal" a used one.

Trip · 05-02-2012, 12:15 PM

get the double sided stand thing where you can use spool and standard. Spooled always seemed more stable.

pauldun170 · 05-02-2012, 01:30 PM

I'm leaning toward forward handled spool (Is it safe to assume that 'reverse' = the forward handled one on the pitbull site?)

Sean · 05-02-2012, 02:20 PM

Spooled is way better. Pit Bulls are really nice, and if I had some megabuck racebike that I was jacking up every 20 minutes I'd get it, but for the average streetbike I think cheaper stands are totally adequate.

pauldun170 · 05-02-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Spooled is way better. Pit Bulls are really nice, and if I had some megabuck racebike that I was jacking up every 20 minutes I'd get it, but for the average streetbike I think cheaper stands are totally adequate.

Any recommendations for comparable stands? Specifically something similar to pitbulls forward handle models?

shmike · 05-02-2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Any recommendations for comparable stands? Specifically something similar to pitbulls forward handle models?

Buy the Pit Bulls.

You can afford the $300 for a good set.

The only other stands I'd recommend are Vortex or Woodcraft but neither are as nice as the Pit Bulls.

OneSickPsycho · 05-02-2012, 03:22 PM

I have a Vortex front stand that I got off a guy on craigslist - had to buy the pin off Amazon... total investment... like $48.

I have a Harbor Freight rear stand... got it for $23...

Harbor Freight stand BARELY fits my swingarm, but works... All in all, seems like a pretty rock solid setup, though if I were to have found a better rear on craigslist that the person didn't want top dollar for, I'd have one...

jtemple · 05-02-2012, 03:43 PM

The only advantage I can see over the rear hande vs. forward handle rear stand is that you can pick the rear handled one up slightly and push the bike around on the stand's wheels. I did that all the time when I had my ZX-10R. Seems like it might be a bit tougher with the forward handled stand.

05-02-2012, 11:39 AM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Spooled over standard. Stability, ease, etc. Why compromise? Get both. I only have the regular handled ones but I think a reverse handle would be great for space saving reasons. __________________ Racing For Smiles

05-02-2012, 12:11 PM	#3
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	i've had both , prefer reverse handled one, it goes both ways..........wink wink now i have a cycle cat stand, made picking the busa up easier, thinking of getting another pitbull if i can "steal" a used one. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

05-02-2012, 12:15 PM	#4
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	get the double sided stand thing where you can use spool and standard. Spooled always seemed more stable.

05-02-2012, 02:20 PM	#6
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Spooled is way better. Pit Bulls are really nice, and if I had some megabuck racebike that I was jacking up every 20 minutes I'd get it, but for the average streetbike I think cheaper stands are totally adequate.

05-02-2012, 03:22 PM	#9
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I have a Vortex front stand that I got off a guy on craigslist - had to buy the pin off Amazon... total investment... like $48. I have a Harbor Freight rear stand... got it for $23... Harbor Freight stand BARELY fits my swingarm, but works... All in all, seems like a pretty rock solid setup, though if I were to have found a better rear on craigslist that the person didn't want top dollar for, I'd have one...

05-02-2012, 03:43 PM	#10
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The only advantage I can see over the rear hande vs. forward handle rear stand is that you can pick the rear handled one up slightly and push the bike around on the stand's wheels. I did that all the time when I had my ZX-10R. Seems like it might be a bit tougher with the forward handled stand.