shane661
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posted July 21, 2008 04:56 PM
Fork Removal / Stand?
Is there a good stand that will support the front end properly and allow me to remove the front forks? I was thinking of a pit bull pin-type, but would like some feedback. Thanks.
Shane
  
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joemugg
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posted July 21, 2008 05:47 PM
DO NOT buy the T-rex stands featured on ebay. I bought a set and they worked fine on my TL, but on the 14 it hits the front fender and the pin won't stay seated in the head.
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zx6reaker
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posted July 21, 2008 07:22 PM
I love my pits!!! nevery pulled my forks but will definately hold the bike steady.
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lucky14
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posted July 21, 2008 07:35 PM
I have the Pitbull Newfront Stand, and it is very stable. I'm sure that you know the bike has to be on a rear stand first before you raise the front.
At least the pin is easy to choose - you need the #14 Pin! Make sure that you install it correctly.
I removed the front fender before using mine just to make sure I didn't scratch it.
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stevewfl
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posted July 21, 2008 08:30 PM
 Edited By: stevewfl on 21 Jul 2008 21:31
I have a set of VORTEX stands in the classifieds I used just for such type work. Doesn't much matter what type bike, they'll hold a harley up.
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stevewfl
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posted July 21, 2008 08:32 PM
wait, the question was "no forks"?
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted July 22, 2008 07:18 AM
No matter what stand you buy, YOU HAVE TO USE THE ZX14 PIN!!!!! I nearly destroyed my radiator when I used a pit bull stand with the generic pin that fit my bike. It was on a rear stand and when me and my friends attempted to lift it, it contacted the underside of the center fairing under the headlights, lifted the pin out of its hole and it slammed backwards into the radiator. Mangled the fins and bent a tube, but no leaks- probably because I was doing a Hercules impression holding the bikes weight by the top triple clamp while they extracted it from the radiator. Pays to be a big SOB sometimes...
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stevewfl
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posted July 22, 2008 07:30 AM
usually one purchases the correct pin when purchasing the stands
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted July 22, 2008 10:25 AM
usually a smart man purchases the universal kit, which is what I had. which didnt have the #14 pin. Smart ass. 
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stevewfl
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posted July 22, 2008 02:51 PM
Edited By: stevewfl on 22 Jul 2008 15:52
you're right.... "universal" probably meant litre-bike...or 600 because they are such everyday bikes. well, except the R6 race track weapon maybe...
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lietoome
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posted July 22, 2008 08:33 PM
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well, except the R6 race track weapon maybe...
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nczx14
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posted July 22, 2008 09:52 PM
I just ordered a set of Trex stands and he assured me 3 times that they have the right pin for a 14. 15.5mm is what size he emailed me back. I'll let you know when they get here.
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zxbob
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posted July 23, 2008 03:27 AM
I like the "HEINDL" stand ..... it allows the bike to be pivoted on the front or back wheel !
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stevewfl
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posted July 23, 2008 05:34 AM
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I like the "HEINDL" stand ..... it allows the bike to be pivoted on the front or back wheel !
Bob
I like the "Ohlins" set up on your R1!
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zxbob
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posted July 23, 2008 05:20 PM
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I like the "Ohlins" set up on your R1!
I thought that might get your attension !
Ohlins front / rear ....... all the rest is Graves.
Bob
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stevewfl
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posted July 23, 2008 06:49 PM
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quote:
I like the "Ohlins" set up on your R1!
I thought that might get your attension !
Ohlins front / rear ....... all the rest is Graves.
Bob
uh huh you KNEW that suspension would get my attention - nice pic, thanks!
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joemugg
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posted July 23, 2008 07:33 PM
Hey nczx14, he told me the same thing. Let me know how they work when you get them.
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nczx14
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posted July 23, 2008 08:49 PM
I will do they're on the way right now. I just checked and they left Texas at 11pm.
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stevewfl
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posted July 24, 2008 02:45 PM
pics?
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nczx14
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posted July 24, 2008 08:37 PM
I'll put up some pics of it on the stand when it gets here. It looks like to me he's copying Pitbull's design and adding some bracing if he's using the same wall thickness as the Pitbulls I'm not gonna compain one bit.
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stevewfl
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posted July 24, 2008 10:19 PM
I like forward handle pit bull rear stand for the garage, but for the race track Pit Bull stuff is a little to heavy for me. I prefer a couple of other brands
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ninja14
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posted July 26, 2008 09:19 AM
Trex with the proper pin is perfect for me:
If your front is lowered you may have difficulty getting the pin in though.
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stevewfl
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posted July 26, 2008 11:53 AM
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If your front is lowered you may have difficulty getting the pin in though.
Nice!
If they're like the VORTEX stands, the height will adjust for lowered bikes
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nczx14
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posted July 26, 2008 08:20 PM
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Nice!
If they're like the VORTEX stands, the height will adjust for lowered bikes
That's nothing a Recip Saw and and welder can't take care of.
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stevewfl
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posted July 26, 2008 09:27 PM
I have a mig, but I would hate getting the welder out over adjusting a stand height.
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