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Bokonon: /* Alternatives for Supporting the Front End */

2014-11-17T15:25:54Z

‎Alternatives for Supporting the Front End

2014-11-17T15:25:26Z

‎Alternatives for Supporting the Front End

2014-11-17T15:25:09Z

‎Alternatives for Supporting the Front End

2014-11-17T15:24:43Z

‎Alternatives for Supporting the Front End

2014-11-17T15:24:08Z

‎Alternatives for Supporting the Front End

2014-11-17T15:22:48Z

‎Alternatives for Supporting the Front End

2011-04-10T15:49:34Z

‎Economy vs quality stands

2011-02-27T05:40:38Z

‎Economy vs quality stands

2011-02-27T05:38:29Z

‎Economy vs quality stands

2011-02-27T05:35:47Z

‎Economy vs quality stands

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 You can prop the front on the drain bolt or the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with.
-[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 180px]]
+[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 190px]]
-[[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 130px]]
+[[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 150px]]
 You can also prop the engine with a jack or jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows you to raise or lower the front end smoothly.

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 You can prop the front on the drain bolt or the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with.
-[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 150px]]
+[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 180px]]
 [[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 130px]]

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 You can prop the front on the drain bolt or the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with.
-[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 130px]]
+[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 150px]]
-[[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 150px]]
+[[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 130px]]
 You can also prop the engine with a jack or jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows you to raise or lower the front end smoothly.

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 You can prop the front on the drain bolt or the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with.
-[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 1300px]]
+[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 130px]]
 [[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 150px]]

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-You can prop the front on the drain bolt of the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with.
+You can prop the front on the drain bolt or the headers, or both. Use the one you're comfortable with.
-[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 150px]]
+[[Image:front supported-1024.jpg | 1300px]]
 [[Image:FrontEndSupport2.jpg | 150px]]

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 [[Image:FrontEndSupport1.jpg | 150px]]
 [[Image:Front wheel support.jpg | 150px]]
 [[image:688890.jpg|150px]]
 You can also prop the engine with a jack or jackstand (which goes under the oil drain bolt). <b>This method is less stable</b>, but allows you to raise or lower the front end smoothly.

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 == Alternatives for Supporting the Rear End ==

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-On the PSR, the cross bracing on the legs is not welded all the way around. And the welds that are there were not done very well.
+On the PSR, the cross bracing on the legs is not welded all the way around. And the welds that are there weren't done particularly well.
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 The stand is a PSR (Power Stands Racing) and can be purchased from [http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/track_garage/motorcycle_stands__lifts/psr/econo_rear_spool_stand.html MotorcycleGear.com] and many other retailers. It's $55, but it only comes with the spool attachment, so if you have a bike like the EX250F that doesn't have spools, add the swingarm flat lifters for an extra $15. Add shipping and you're up to $85.
-The Pit Bull SS Rear Motorcycle Stand comes with spool and paddle attachments for $145 shipped from [http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=34 Sportbike Track Gear].
+The Pit Bull SS Rear Motorcycle Stand comes with a convertible spool-paddle attachment for $145 shipped from [http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=34 Sportbike Track Gear].
 First impressions of the PSR were that it seemed to be of OK quality. The stand ships disassembled, and online reviews were very clear that the stand should be bolted together TIGHT or the arms would shift under load. Upon assembling it, I was disappointed at the fit and really not impressed, possibly because I have PB stands against which to compare and pass judgment. My overall impression is that I'm glad I got my Pit Bulls, and if both had been in the store at the time I bought mine, I would still have made the same decision.

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-The width adjusters on the Pit Bull are beefier and have a much better design. The photo at right shows how the Pit Bull SS adapter flips over to accommodate either spools or swingarm paddles.
+The width adjusters on the Pit Bull are beefier and have a much better design. The two right photos show how the Pit Bull SS adapter flips over to accommodate either spools or swingarm paddles.
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