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Post by Valentina » Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:37 am

http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/pro ... ?id=125370

Has any of you have this type of stand? :HeadScratch:
What is your opinion about it?easy to handle?
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Re: Rollastand

Post by Rhino » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:11 am

I prefer an actual rear spool stand, like a Pit Bull or similar. They get your wheel off the ground so you can lube your chain, but they also keep the bike stable while you're working on it, or practicing your body position. :D

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Post by DarcShadow » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:02 am

Never had one but looks like it would be pretty simple to use. You'd be limited to pretty much only being able to clean the wheel and lube the chain though. It'd be worth it to spend the little extra and get a true rear stand to get the wheel up in the air. You can then adjust your chain, take the tire off, work on the suspension, etc.
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Post by Valentina » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:23 pm

I have an actual normal stand for 2 wheels but i need an other person to help me out.
Here i feel i can just roll my bike on this stand...looks easier...
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Post by fixxervi6 » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:26 pm

Consider a front wheel chock? you could just roll into the chock then lift the bike with the rear stand by yourself without fear of it falling over.
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Re: Rollastand

Post by Rhino » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:28 pm

fixxervi6 wrote:Consider a front wheel chock? you could just roll into the chock then lift the bike with the rear stand by yourself without fear of it falling over.
This.

Although at home I've just given up and hold the bike upright with one hand while lifting with the other. It's a little risky, but so far I haven't dropped the bike.

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Re: Rollastand

Post by Blizzard_1708 » Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:35 pm

I do the same thing as Dave. Good thing I decided to ride light sport bikes instead of heavy cruisers!!

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Post by fixxervi6 » Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:40 pm

I usually balance with my left hand, get the stand under the spools then git-r-done

Other times I use child labor or track bitch when available
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Re: Rollastand

Post by dufremle » Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:57 pm

Blizzard_1708 wrote:I do the same thing as Dave. Good thing I decided to ride light sport bikes instead of heavy cruisers!!
With cruisers you use a jack with a flat area that goes underneath the bike. It picks up the entire bike at once. Much easier than the front and rear stands sportbikes need.
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Re: Rollastand

Post by Valentina » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:13 am

fixxervi6 wrote:I usually balance with my left hand, get the stand under the spools then git-r-done

Other times I use child labor or track bitch when available
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