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Front Stand - Chris216 - 12-06-2021

Well, I just got a rear Pitbull stand as an early Christmas present Big Grin. I'd like to get an under the steering head front stand to go with it (preferably Pitbull). I don't see one listed for the R1200/1250 on the Pitbull website, anybody have one that works? Part# and pin size if you do? Thanks
Chris

RE: Front Stand - TriangleRider - 12-07-2021

(12-06-2021, 07:51 AM)Chris216 Wrote: Well, I just got a rear Pitbull stand as an early Christmas present Big Grin. I'd like to get an under the steering head front stand to go with it (preferably Pitbull). I don't see one listed for the R1200/1250 on the Pitbull website, anybody have one that works? Part# and pin size if you do? Thanks
Chris

I have that stand for my Ducati. I only use it when adjusting/removing fork legs. For wheel/tire changes, I just use the standard fitment stand that fits at the bottom of the forks.

The steering stem adapter secures the bike by inserting a pin into the bottom of the triple clamp. That would be a problem on the RS for a number of reasons.

RE: Front Stand - Chris216 - 12-07-2021

Triangle Rider thanks for the input. I just took a look under the triple clamps and see what you mean. Guess it's the standard stand for wheel changes and and a scissors jack under the engine for fork removal.
Chris

RE: Front Stand - Duckbubbles - 12-07-2021

That's what I do. Once you get the front wheel and fender off, there is enough room to slide the forks out of the triple clamps. I removed the plastic wiring cover on the top of the left fork to avoid messing up the wire. When doing tire changes, I remove the rear before jacking the front to insure stability and get the jack as far forward as possible. I remove brake calipers, and loosen the axle before jacking. Removing the front fender allows you to jack the front just enough to roll the front wheel out. Makes installation easier too.

Frank

RE: Front Stand - Lee - 12-07-2021

(12-07-2021, 09:11 AM)Duckbubbles Wrote: That's what I do. Once you get the front wheel and fender off, there is enough room to slide the forks out of the triple clamps. I removed the plastic wiring cover on the top of the left fork to avoid messing up the wire. When doing tire changes, I remove the rear before jacking the front to insure stability and get the jack as far forward as possible. I remove brake calipers, and loosen the axle before jacking. Removing the front fender allows you to jack the front just enough to roll the front wheel out. Makes installation easier too.

Frank

I set the suspension to one rider and place a piece of 7/8" plywood under the centerstand before raising the front wheel.
This lets me raise the front without the rear tire touching the floor.
Before I figured this out I removed the rear tire first and then used a scissor jack to raise the front.

   


   

RE: Front Stand - Grumpy Goat - 12-07-2021

I like how the wood under the centre stands match the bikes - 1200 and now 1250 ... Wink

Just teasing, Lee. Big Grin Just envious that you have such a nice garage to fiddle with the bikes.

RE: Front Stand - Chris216 - 12-07-2021

Lee does have his maintenance well organized! Big Grin
Chris

RE: Front Stand - Lee - 12-07-2021

It's not easy being OCD Smile

I forgot to mention, you need to experiment with the thickness of the board under the centerstand.
Watch the rear tire and floor as you lift the front.
Not all front stands are the same.