I'm looking to buy stands today but I really don't know anything about them or where the cheapest place to buy them at.
Rear stands
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Vox
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I bought mine off a guy who lists them on Kijiji. His name is Chris and lives in Woodbridge close by me. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...RONT-AND-REAR-STANDS-STAND-W0QQAdIdZ259848780 You will need spools for the rear, not sure if yours has them already.
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konix
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kapsco moto was where i got mine.
http://www.kapscomoto.com/Shop-By-Product/Lift-Stands/Yamaha-c655/
http://www.kapscomoto.com/Shop-By-Product/Lift-Stands/Yamaha-c655/
stormcat
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You can also buy a cheap spool stand from Crappy Tire, but I can't attest to the quality. I'm not sure if they even carry front stands.
If you decide to spend some extra money and want to buy fantastic stands that will actually stand the test of time (excuse the pun... heh heh!), go down to Rider's Choice and pick up a set of Pit Bull stands. I switched over from a cheap rear stand to Pit bull front and rear and the quality is evident. You can also switch the front stand from a pin stand to a fork stand with an add-on.
If you decide to spend some extra money and want to buy fantastic stands that will actually stand the test of time (excuse the pun... heh heh!), go down to Rider's Choice and pick up a set of Pit Bull stands. I switched over from a cheap rear stand to Pit bull front and rear and the quality is evident. You can also switch the front stand from a pin stand to a fork stand with an add-on.
www.bluestreakracing.ca - they even ship for free.
polo
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Pitbull stand does the same thing for over twice the money. The pips are just bigger. I have the headlift pitbull stand, and it's good, but I find it unwieldy sometimes cuz of those thick diameter pipes. If you use it, take off the front fender.
There is a shop out in Ajax that sells front and rear Gorilla stands brand new for 80 bux...but I cant speak for the quality of whether they are decent or not....
i like them, though the rear stand could use a slight tweak
onecartel
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Bluestreak is the ****.
And if you miss your package the trini lady that works at CanPar is a sweetie.
Good to know, thanks for that, I almost picked up a set but then was given a set with new bike. I will recommend then to another friend looking.
I'm looking to get stands for maintenance and storage over the winter. I looked at the kijij add posted as well as the BVP stands on blue streak. They seem to be identical down to the description. The ones on blue streak are $100 front and rear and ship for free, even with taxes it's $113. Just wondering if I'm missing something the kijiji add wants $130.
+1 .. is the shop in Ajax that your talking about.
The only thing with these stands is you have to drill out the rear spool holder. IF not, the set screw will eventually come loose or strip and your bike will be sitting on its side one day.
Same stands most likely. Unless you're going with pit bull stands, all other ones are more or less the same. I have BVP-like stands from GP, should have bought them from BSR, but had the group-on certificate for GP and had to use it.
You don't need spools on your bike for a rear stand, just look for one that has a rubbery flat part for your swing arm to sit on. I have a stand that you can change it from just a swing arm mount to a spool mount. My bike doesn't have a space for spool, but if yours does, just get some spools, you'll have more stand options
Another vote for Pit Bull stands....the last stand you'll ever want or need to buy. Available at great prices from www.gpspec.com.
rbjeepthing
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Having seen quite a few of my friends different stand I can definitely say the Pit Bull ones seem the best. The big thing is the balance point. The Pit Bull ones seem to be effortless to lift the bike and are easy to do with one person.
