Question re: Using a Rear Stand

[Silver9r]

I picked up a rear stand off of Ebay. Was delivered today. Thought it would be useful for cleaning the rear wheel, cleaning/lubing the chain etc.

However, I'm having a bear of a time trying to get the bike on the stand - almost dropped the bike in the garage :rolleyes ... so I just stopped.

Here is a pic of the stand: http://t-rex-racing.com/l_rac_red_rea.jpg

I also have the spools.

Do you guys get the bike on the rear stand by yourself, or do you always have someone with you when you want to use it?

I tried leveling the bike off by placing a small block of wood under the kickstand.

Any tips/secrets? :dunno

[Marmalade Dad]

The small block of wood idea is a good one.

I balance the bike against my body and stand it up almost straight. Then, slide the rear stand underneath the spools, and put enough pressure so the stand is holding the bike straight (I'm still holding onto the bike).

Make sure the spools are on the stand correctly. Then, press down on the stand to lift up the bike.

[Andre Alforque]

Takes practice. Much easier if you have the spools on your bike, and using the other type of stand thingies.

I will say this: I almost dropped my brother's bike trying to get it up on Pit Bull stands. The bike needs to be upright in order for it to "catch," and when it is caught, the stand itself will not hold the bike up. I like my Handy rear stand because I could easily get the bike up although it was still leaning towards the side stand. But the bike doesn't look as stable than when on the Pit Bull.

Keep practicing with someone around.

[Vtec44]

It's best to have a buddy there the first few times you do it. What I usually do is just align the stand on one side of the swing arm, use that side to lift the bike up. I'm on the other side pressing down the stand and balance the bike it just enough so I can align the both sides. Once they're both aligned, I don't have to hold the bike up anymore but just use the stand and press it down hard. The bike will be on the stand in a split second. Remember that you can hold the bike with just one side of the stand. So, worst come to worst, just balance it on once side and rest the bike back gently on the side stand (don't forget to have it down while doing this). :D The best practice is to just lift the bike off of its side stand slightly by using just one side of your rear stand. You'll feel comfortable after a few times. Oh, since it is new, make sure to adjust the stand to the right length of your swingarm before attempting to use it :)

[MAD1]

i use the padded stand and it isn't difficult. I never had anyone help me with it...i just put my bike in a spot that had some big cardboard boxes full of junk next to the bike, just in case. grab the handle on the back seat, lean my body against the bike to stand it up straight, put the stand under the swingarm, press it down.

I've never used spools, so i can't comment on it. But, if everyone says that spools are easier, it should be cake.

Go to someone's house and have them show you how it's done.

[Silver9r]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll give it another shot tomorrow after the ride to ACH.

[Marmalade Dad]

JDizzle - Spools make it a little bit easier. You should get some adapters. ;)

[Vtec44]

JDizzle - Spools make it a little bit easier. You should get some adapters. ;)

It's the same to me, just a lot more secured when the bike is on the stand.

[Marmalade Dad]

On rubber pads, my SuperHawk would consistently slide backwards until the only thing stopping it from sliding any further were the exhaust pipes.

[Vtec44]

On rubber pads, my SuperHawk would consistently slide backwards until the only thing stopping it from sliding any further were the exhaust pipes.

I believe Earl broke his titanium exhaust mount because the bike slid and the stand hit the exhaust.

[MAD1]

JDizzle - Spools make it a little bit easier. You should get some adapters. ;)
I wanted adapters for the longest time, but it isn't in the budget. I'll wait until next year to get the adapters and the spools...by then they may come attached to a bike or something.;)

[tR1stan]

i do it by myself. i have spools also, but i used to do it by myself with the universal pads. just make sure ur on a flat surface and balance it from the tail section of the bike, get the spools to allign, and just push down on the handle of the stand with ur foot. once u get it down once, ull be able to do it easily.

btw, the pic u provided doesnt look like its for spools, unless u need to flip it over :dunno

[BadVibe]

I put the bike up on the stand by myself. Unless, of course, someone else is there to help.

What I do is stand on the left-rear side of the bike, and with my right hand slide the stand (a Pit Bull) under the spools and "hook" the left spool with the stand. Slowly, I tilt the bike up-right, holding the bike against my body with my left arm. While I'm doing that, I adjust the stand with my right hand on it's handle so that the right spool is "caught." Once that's done, I visually inspect one last time to make sure both spools are in the hooks...and press down on the stand's handle. If at any time the bike feels unstable, I just let it back down onto it's stand.

It takes practice but...it's not that hard.

[freakdawg]

I looked at the picture you posted of your stand... Is it set up for spools or with pads to lift the swing arm? I couldn't tell from the image supplied. Make sure you have the proper hardware for the application...
Since this is the first time using this using this stand it would probably best to have a second person to help you balance the bike while you adjust the cradles of the stand to the proper width of your spools.

I've never used a universal swing arm type of stand but I suspect they're all similar to use. Since you indicate that you are using spools to lift your bike I will speak of my lift procedure.

1. Place stand at rear of bike.

2. Stand to the left rear of bike and place my left hand on rear passenger seat and stand bike straigth up and balance it there.

3. With my right hand, I align the stand on to the spools securely and begin to apply force to the stand at which point the bike should be stable on the stand and you should be able to lift the bike with both hands on the stand.

[Silver9r]

I should have given more detail to go with the picture. I just grabbed the pic off of their website. The stand is universal (as you guys has figured out) by flipping to the pads or the "U" for the spools.

I do have it set up with to use with the spools. I think I'm going to set up a couple cardboard boxes along the garage wall and practice next to the boxes so if the bike does happen to go over, it will just lean against the boxes.

[SonicRider]

Slightly old thread, one and rear ones with the 600R CBR F2 I just got (the red, universal Handy brand ones). Pre-fit adjusted by seller to fit this bike. Haven't tried to use the rear on my own yet because I have to also plan for possible "Oooops" situation.

But, ahem, here is my Q:

--- What are "spools" and what are they used for? I can't find a definition of online, just pix, i.e. at Pit Bull website.

I'm taking a wild guess that they have to do with the axel of the bike somehow, a form of extention, something like that. To make a stand get a better grip of the bike...

Thanks.

[MAD1]

newer sportbikes have threaded holes that spools screw into. these spools act as the lift point for the stand. The universal pads on rear stands can move or not be put on straight, the spools make sure that the stand is in the same correct position each time. Older CBR600 didn't have those holes. I think that the 600rr was the first CBR600 to get them.

You can weld on the threaded holes or tap the swingarm to get the hole and then add spools, but it seems to be more hassle than it's worth. I've never had a problem with the universal rearstand at all.

[BadVibe]

spools tend to hold the bike more securely, that's for sure. They're the only way to go with some bikes.