hopeitsfast
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posted April 07, 2007 04:51 PM
GP pro series stands
Hello all just wondering if anyone uses this brand of stands. I seen them on ebay and was wondering if they are a smart buy. Please help! They are made by a company called gpi industries.
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stevewfl
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posted April 07, 2007 04:55 PM
I use Vortex stands. Love 'em. I prefer them over any brand. Ya, people bust my chops because Vortex products (stands, sprockets, rearsets, etc) cost a few cents more but you know the deal....
here's my stands:
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hopeitsfast
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posted April 07, 2007 05:41 PM
those are nice but a little to pricey for my needs. only need for basics. ( chain, oil change etc.)
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stevewfl
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posted April 07, 2007 06:52 PM
look at a pit bull stand too. the rear stands handle goes towards the front of the bike, many worried about room tend to like that and the stand is priced decent
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hopeitsfast
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posted April 08, 2007 05:05 AM
thanks for the info steve. i will be looking for about the next week then ordering something. I guess i have time seeing it is still snowing in michigan.
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zerMATT
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posted April 08, 2007 06:10 AM
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look at a pit bull stand too. the rear stands handle goes towards the front of the bike, many worried about room tend to like that and the stand is priced decent
Yes, but you have to make sure to buy the "forward handle" rear stand, not their regular rear stand. I *love* mine, it beats the rear-handle stand in so many ways.
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raptor14
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posted April 08, 2007 06:49 AM
I love the Pit Bull forward handle rear stand. Very easy to lift the bike. Here's a link to a pic.
[url]http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=25642[url]
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raptor14
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posted April 08, 2007 06:50 AM
Fixed the link:
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=25642
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stevewfl
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posted April 28, 2007 09:28 AM
Alright I am a DIE HARD Vortex fan. I like every product they make including rear sets, race sprockets, and especially their awesome race stands.
But you all talked me into a forward handle pitbull stand for the 14. Its on the way. Hopefully it works so good I don't mind seeing it next to the front and rear VORTEX stands holding the race bike up in the garage :P
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WARBIRD
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posted April 28, 2007 11:35 AM
You'll love it Steve...........................  I have Pit Bull stands for all our bikes. The forward handle has some advantages such as being able to hold on to the handlebar to balance the bike. And like swft said the handle isn't sticking out a foot past the back of the bike for me to trip over.  ( I would need a calcualtor count how many times I have tripped over mine.........) 
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stevewfl
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posted April 28, 2007 12:22 PM
Thanks Wardbird 
I'm taking everyone's word for it- I talked to my local parts man today and he said "the VORTEX rear stand now comes with a handle that just pops off and out the way, is powder coated, and cheaper"
and I said "let me do the forward pit bull anyway this time"
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WARBIRD
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posted April 28, 2007 01:40 PM
Well THAT'S a good idea  .................I'd love to be able to remove the handles off my stands. Heck........you could by 4 stands and one handle............would have to cost less that way.
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Xtremespeed
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posted April 28, 2007 01:48 PM
Can't go wrong with the forward hadle Pit Bull. I love mine.
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WARBIRD
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posted April 28, 2007 02:21 PM
Steve.........you should have one of these Baxley Sport-Chock's for the race track. When you pull off the track worn out from all the fun............you don't need anyone or anything to help with the bike. Just ride right into the chock, get off the bike and get something out of the cooler........... 
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WARBIRD
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posted May 01, 2007 07:45 PM
So Steve...............did ya get your Pit Bull Stand?
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stevewfl
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posted May 01, 2007 08:16 PM
WARBIRD thanks for the race stand tip, but someone is always there to pick the track bike up on the stands in the pits. Dayum that stand is nice though!
Pit Bull was ordered for the 14 yesterday. I had to fly to Tulsa and hopefully when I'm back in FL Friday it'll be waiting
And the fella I do beusiness with locally even said the new Vortex stand the handle comes right off and is out of the way.... I still insisted on Pit Bull because of what I've read
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