that $800 went quick

[mrlogix]

Not very impressed with T-Rex as a company. I have contacted them twice by phone, and sent three emails with no response/reply. When I call, I ask to speak to someone in customer service about ordering stand for my 1125. They take my name and phone number and say they will have someone call me back. Been a week form the first call and three days since the second. No call. I have sent them emails via their website and via their ebay store site, no response. Gave up and purchased another brand. I'll modify the new set if I don't think they will be robust enough. I tried to buy a set of the T-Rex stands. :upset:

 

[qurtrn10]

Super happy with the Pitbull stands. Adjustable for multiple bikes, looks good, strong, and although more expensive than most other stands they're not an arm and a leg to buy.

 

[mrlogix]

received my oil filters, the oil filter cover gaskets and crush washers I was shorted, the new brake pads front and rear (thanks Lunatic Fringe) today.

 

[mrlogix]

met with forum member hegachongoose yesterday to swap some parts. Ended up eating lunch together and discussing the paths we are taking with the mods to our bikes. Goose is a great guy and his bike is going to be awesome. Glad he is okay after his meeting with the dragon. His bike is running again and he is just finishing up some bodywork. Good people on this forum. Enjoyed the lunch and the conversation. Good times.

 

[mrlogix]

update. The stands I bought off ebay were some Chinese knock-offs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252007340285?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

The rear was 2" to narrow to fit my spools on the swing arm. Took the rear stand to work and re-contoured the bends with the help of a rose bud torch and some ratcheting tie down straps. Works fine now. I thought I would have to modify the front because of the front fender clearance, but it fit fine. The clutch hydraulic line is clamped very close to the head pin lift point. May modify just for peace of mind. Stands will work for now. Rear is definitely a two person deal though. At least now I can pull the wheels and put on my new brakes front and rear, have the front tire changed ($40 cheaper if I just bring in the wheel). Decided while I have the wheels off I might as well change the wheels bearing all the way around. Ordered a set of All Balls from Lunatic. Will do the oil change and brake fluid flush while I am at it. Hopefully all in one day.

 

[qurtrn10]

For anyone that looks into the Pitbull products, they make wall mounts for their stands. They are $20 or $25 a piece, but really well made. I imagine you could hang other brands' stands from the mounts, but can't say for sure. It helps keep the garage tidy, and in my case matches my Pitbull tire tree perfectly. Love it!

 

[BambamXB12r]

That is a really nice set up you have there. Might have to invest in some of those wall mounts. At $25 a piece I think it's worth spending the money just to be sure they fit. Especially after spending what I did in the first place on the stand.

 

[mrlogix]

nice setup qutrn10.

 

[heagachongoose]

The leaf blower is a nice touch.

I put my bike up on stands by my lonesome all the time. I approach the bike from the right side, line up the rear stand, make sure the front wheel is straight, rach over the passenger seat and hold the subframe firmly, reach down with my left and push down on the rear stand lever as I pull the bike upright with my right arm. Taking it off the stand is a bit trickier but basically the same principal. Just make sure when you put the bike down in the kickstand you pull it backwards a bit as you lean it over as to insure proper kickstand deployment.

It's an acquired science but I have a slight advantage due to my spider monkey arms.

I HATE THE CLUTCH CABLE ROUTING. I take the front stand very slowly to make sure I don't accidentally crush my line. I'll often zip toe it out of the way just to be safe.

 

[mrlogix]

yeah, I am going to a local hose shop I used to work at and get the owner to let me make a custom length SS braided line for the clutch hydraulics so I can route it better. When I get a price I'll shoot you a text and pic's of what I am doing.

 

[qurtrn10]

That is a really nice set up you have there. Might have to invest in some of those wall mounts. At $25 a piece I think it's worth spending the money just to be sure they fit. Especially after spending what I did in the first place on the stand.

Thanks. It was money well spent for me.

nice setup qutrn10.

Thanks.

The leaf blower is a nice touch.

Lol. It was given to me by my dad (who lives 15 minutes away). I'm in an apartment and have no use for a leaf blower, but I'm kind of stuck with it. When I pick up the Translucent Orange plastics and need another shelf, I'll move the blower to the other garage. For now it's just out of the way.

+1 on using the stands solo. I put the bike up and down on the stands with no problem. If anyone has trouble doing it, I'd suggest going to YouTube - there are a ton of videos showing how to do it. You might pick up a technique that helps.

 

[mrlogix]

Cool. Thanks