Here's all you need.
Two pieces of 2x3 11 inches long and a Velcro strap.
I have demo'd this outside on concrete but I lube my chain inside my shed which has a 1/2 inch plywood floor. The 2x can push through the flooring, that's why I use the bottom piece.
If you have a super strong floor then all you would need is 1- 2x3, 12 1/2 inches long.
I had some copper colored spray paint so I painted them so I wouldn't use them for a home project.
STEP 3-
Crouch down on the right side of your bike.
While pushing up with your left hand on the underside of the grab handle use your right hand to slide the vertical piece of wood until upright as shown. Done. Easy peasy as this takes very little effort.
Your rear wheel is now off the ground and will rotate.
For me a stand takes about a 1/2 a second to prop the bike up. Also, the bike isn't leaned over to the side you need to work on.
To each his own, and if this works for you more power to you. And I could see this as a tool to pack for a long road trip. But to me it looks like more trouble than it's worth and not terribly stable for regular use.
My stand is hanging up on the back porch. It is the universal type with the L brackets and you have to work it around to get it to fit, so this is easier for me.
It is very stable with three points touching down.
I do have a lightweight version that I carry on my other bike made of steel tubing. It fits in an eye glass case.
Having had a car come down on me while working on the brakes without a proper jackstand, this gives me the serious jibblies. I mean, if it works for you that's fine, but it's a no from me. D:
I am for anything self-made that works (if you don't have two left hands or are plain dumb).
I like it when people get creative and come up with ideas which work and don't cost much, so congrats!
People who don't know anything else besides ordering from a "Screaming Deemon" catalog and pay top dollar or spend $15 on some red rubber plug to protect the slip-on from water when washing the bike have too much money and not enough ideas!
Man, I totally respect ingenuity, but this seems slightly sketch. Add a little more sketch if you are applying a lot of elbow grease to some tougher bolts. That being said, this is great info to know if you are in a bind on the side of the road and can make it happen.
Nothing sketchy at all. Your bike is supported by THREE places, the sidestand, the front wheel and the 2x3. It is used as a quick way to lube your chain.
If I'm wrenching on bolts I use my rear stand, which is less stable because you can tip a bike more easily with one than my fore mentioned stand. The rear stand holds the bike vertical, which is the advantage there, but I also strap the front in two points.
Try it for about 25 cents in wood. You'll like it. Or not in which case you can throw it out.
I would personally never do this for several reasons:
- Safety mainly.
- That piece of wood is scratching your swing arm.
- A rear stand cost $50 bucks. (You can afford the bike, so you can afford a rear stand)
- The time it takes to velcro your front brake lever, the rear stand can have the bike in the air.
That's just my opinion, but again, to each their own.
Oh and for what it's worth, this bike uses a paddock rear lift which is easier to lift up than a bike with spools.
:hellobye HELLO....ITS FOR LUBING THE CHAIN ONLY !!!
Every time you put the bike up on the rear stand there is a chance you'll tip the bike over in the process depending on your strength and skill. Slight a chance as it is it happens.
I have front stands, rear stands, scissor jacks, hydraulic jacks, all kinds of stands. I have given away stands to friends. FOR ME this is quicker, easier and safer for LUBING THE CHAIN ONLY.
When I'm changing the wheels or chain or swapping the motor, I use stands and straps. But when I'm LUBING THE CHAIN, I bust out my trusty wood.
You don't have to tell us when you bust out your wood and the lube...
Personally I agree with the others about the rear stand. Nothing is easier and quicker than using a rear stand. This works fine, but would take longer than I'd care to do when I have a perfectly good stand to use. Maybe it's because I'm really used to using them, having not used a kick stand in over 3 years, putting a bike on a rear stand (spool or non-spool) has become second nature.
Winterizing the ZRX, note use of stand. Happy?
Once I get the CB in the shed I'm going to make an attachment point for a small portable stand for use on the road. I make one for each bike I own. It's easy and it fast about fits in an eyeglass case.
Here is the stand I made for the Rex. It screws into the threaded swing arm spool hole. Our bikes don't have one and I don't like anything I've seen online.
I'll take apart the adjuster on the right side and see what can be done.
I personally really like my centerstand. Good for many uses. When not riding put bike on centerstand to take weight off of tires. It's definitely worth the extra weight. Less than 10 pounds. I put bike on centerstand when fueling up ,lubing / degreasing chain, air pressure check/ adding air, adjusting chain,cleaning tires, loading camping gear,tire repair... Ect ect ect JUST Install A CENTERSTAND! Unless you only do Track Days
Yelp ,that's what I have. I'm still riding through out the winter at least 2-3 days a week. Temperatures ranging from 20*- 75* here in west Texas . Crazy weather . Nice to have any temps above 55* Wednesday was almost 80* , today 48* a windy. Next weekend highs in the 25-35*. I know this isn't anyway as cold as most places. I'll be thinking about y'all on the days I do ride.
I've also used a pair of these I had for car service & although there's a bit of a knack required, once up on these stands the bike is quite steady.
Balancing on little bits of wood is asking for trouble.
I've also used a pair of these I had for car service & although there's a bit of a knack required, once up on these stands the bike is quite steady.
Balancing on little bits of wood is asking for trouble.
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With the wood method, the three points of contact with the ground are much more stable than with the centerstand.
Yes, done properly, the bike is more stable with the wood method. I've done both.
New member and first post here (apart from introduction thread). I think the wood system looks great, esp. as noted for chain cleaning and lubing. The snap jack also seems brilliant. All good ideas for new bike owners, or those of us coming back to a MC. The centerstand is something that I think the bike should have as standard, but every bit costs, and this is not an expensive bike.
The 2017 F apparently requires some surgery on some plastic bits, which I'm reluctant to do, so the workarounds are very welcome.
Thanks blipco. I like your system and I'm going to try it this weekend; I've got the lumber and a preference for motorcycle work over housework.
But, accepting the brilliance of your lumberyard special lifting mechanism, I presume you'd recommend the centre stand? Not sure what year your bike is, but did you have to delete anything or cut plastics to make it fit?
I just use it for a quick way to lube the chain. I have a rear stand for repairs but the wood is quicker because my stands are not stored in my repair shed.
And depending how experienced you are, lifting a bike with the rear stand by yourself can end in a tipover. The cb500 is pretty light and easy but you never know. Just lightly lock the front brake.
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