Pitbull Stands - Page 2

Homeslice · 05-02-2012, 03:20 PM

I have the one-handled pitbull, where the handle points forward. Sure, it saves space, but it sucks because you can't have your sidestand down when using it. I don't know WTF they were thinking when they designed it. The handle should have gone on the other side, so that as you're letting it down, you could just let the bike fall onto its sidestand.

OneSickPsycho · 05-02-2012, 03:22 PM

I have a Vortex front stand that I got off a guy on craigslist - had to buy the pin off Amazon... total investment... like $48.

I have a Harbor Freight rear stand... got it for $23...

Harbor Freight stand BARELY fits my swingarm, but works... All in all, seems like a pretty rock solid setup, though if I were to have found a better rear on craigslist that the person didn't want top dollar for, I'd have one...

jtemple · 05-02-2012, 03:43 PM

The only advantage I can see over the rear hande vs. forward handle rear stand is that you can pick the rear handled one up slightly and push the bike around on the stand's wheels. I did that all the time when I had my ZX-10R. Seems like it might be a bit tougher with the forward handled stand.

pauldun170 · 05-02-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I have the one-handled pitbull, where the handle points forward. Sure, it saves space, but it sucks because you can't have your sidestand down when using it. I don't know WTF they were thinking when they designed it. The handle should have gone on the other side, so that as you're letting it down, you could just let the bike fall onto its sidestand.

Hmmmmmmmm
Thanks for that info.

Forward handled Pitbull and kickstand shenanigans
or
Regular pitbull and having to rearrange my garage so I can leave the bike on the stand and not have the garage door land on the handle

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Sean · 05-02-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Any recommendations for comparable stands? Specifically something similar to pitbulls forward handle models?

I dunno, someone gave me a cheap stand and I've been using that. Cost me $free.99.

Gas Man · 05-03-2012, 04:24 PM

I've owned pitbulls and they are amazing. Well worth the price.

JARVIS518 · 05-05-2012, 11:53 AM

i have a vortex rear and a pitbull front and they are both great stands, totally worth the money the only issue i had with pitbulls front stand is i have to move the horn to get the pin completely in to remove the front wheel but for storage i just rest it on the horn

pauldun170 · 05-05-2012, 12:44 PM

Pitbull SS rear stand ordered...
Thanks for the help guys

Gas Man · 05-05-2012, 07:45 PM

Here's the pitbull stands I had... amazing pieces

You can see here on the rear that it does both spools and non spools

Front neck stand

Both

jtemple · 05-05-2012, 11:25 PM

Same setup I had. Sold them on this forum and pretty much got nothing for them. I got hammered on shipping.

05-02-2012, 03:20 PM	#11
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I have the one-handled pitbull, where the handle points forward. Sure, it saves space, but it sucks because you can't have your sidestand down when using it. I don't know WTF they were thinking when they designed it. The handle should have gone on the other side, so that as you're letting it down, you could just let the bike fall onto its sidestand. Last edited by Homeslice; 05-02-2012 at 03:23 PM..

05-05-2012, 07:45 PM	#19
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Here's the pitbull stands I had... amazing pieces You can see here on the rear that it does both spools and non spools Front neck stand Both __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-02-2012, 03:22 PM	#12
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I have a Vortex front stand that I got off a guy on craigslist - had to buy the pin off Amazon... total investment... like $48. I have a Harbor Freight rear stand... got it for $23... Harbor Freight stand BARELY fits my swingarm, but works... All in all, seems like a pretty rock solid setup, though if I were to have found a better rear on craigslist that the person didn't want top dollar for, I'd have one...

05-02-2012, 03:43 PM	#13
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The only advantage I can see over the rear hande vs. forward handle rear stand is that you can pick the rear handled one up slightly and push the bike around on the stand's wheels. I did that all the time when I had my ZX-10R. Seems like it might be a bit tougher with the forward handled stand.

05-03-2012, 04:24 PM	#16
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I've owned pitbulls and they are amazing. Well worth the price.

05-05-2012, 11:53 AM	#17
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	i have a vortex rear and a pitbull front and they are both great stands, totally worth the money the only issue i had with pitbulls front stand is i have to move the horn to get the pin completely in to remove the front wheel but for storage i just rest it on the horn

05-05-2012, 11:25 PM	#20
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Same setup I had. Sold them on this forum and pretty much got nothing for them. I got hammered on shipping.