[Ivan]

Took delivery on my new '23 N1K and am researching services stands...(so many choices). With everyone's experience what would people suggest I get? and BTW what is the pin size for the front.
Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[Retired catch dog]

Motorcycle Stands, Motorcycle Rear Stands, Motorcycle Front Stands, Motorcycle Trailer Restraint Systems - Pit Bull
Great stands/well made. I just have their rear stand. Just but your bike info in and the pin size will come up for the front stand.

 

[Ivan]

I was looking at the Pit Bull, thanks for the quick reply

 

[texrc30]

I have three Pit Bull rear stands and one front. One issue with the SX is Kawasaki puts the spool mounts far forward on the swingarm compared to most bikes. So instead of the spools supports I may go back to the generic ones - the ones in the right in the picture from Pit Bull. Here is a link to a thread with some pictures so you can see what I’m talking about. I’ve had these stands a long time for different bikes so I have quite a collection of front stand pins and other parts. Spools thread.

 

[Johnmark101]

Another vote for Pitbull. Been using the same front and rear stands for 19 years with various motorcycles. Very solidly built.

 

[jjscsix]

I have three Pit Bull rear stands and one front. One issue with the SX is Kawasaki puts the spool mounts far forward on the swingarm compared to most bikes. So instead of the spools supports I may go back to the generic ones - the ones in the right in the picture from Pit Bull. Here is a link to a thread with some pictures so you can see what I’m talking about. I’ve had these stands a long time for different bikes so I have quite a collection of front stand pins and other parts. Spools thread.
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I’ve never had an issue with that. I don’t use a Pit Bull though for the rear (I do for the front). It could be that the arm on my stand is longer and gives me more leverage. Maybe I’m just stronger for an old guy 😂

 

[rcannon409]

My Pitbull stand is long enough to to where the lift isnt heavy.. That helps with lifting, but it makes for an awkward few seconds as the lift starts.

I could invite Shaq over and he wouldn't be able to steady the bike and lift at the same time. The two are so far apart. My most safe method is to park the bike in the Baxley chock, then make the lift.

 

[cymirk]

Pitbulls are awesome, but I switched to this last year from Pitbulls for more stability and versatility: Abba Stands Superbike Package 3 (this is the 3 part package, Superbike Core Lift + Front Lift + Wheels to roll around, each piece is separately available too)

 

[kenors]

Being a thrifty one bike guy I just picked up a Harbor Freight cheap stand. 10 years, 3 Ninjas, no worries. Works with small spools in the normal position. The stamped steel forks had some sharp flashing that sanded right off. No worries about weight, you're just pushing straight down. Stiff-arm and drop your weight on it and up goes the bike. As a lefty I like that it works from either side with either hand equally. It does have small wheels so if you're planning on putting the bike on the stand and wheeling it around it's not great for that.

Low-Profile Rear Spool Motorcycle Stand

Amazing deals on this Low-Profile Rear Motorcycle Spool Stand at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Oliver]

Another vote for Pitbull stands. I have the fork stem lift for the front and spools for the rear, both are used. They're a great Facebook Marketplace/Craigslist item because they are prohibitively expensive to ship. I think I paid less than $50 for my rear stand; lots of surface rust (I sanded it all off). Its ugly, but I didn't care for a service stand!

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-Oliver

 

[Thail]

I ordered the ABBA stand. It's very stable (enough that I can get on the bike with it in the stand). It's easy to stand the bike up by yourself.

Sky Lift

(PS. This is my son.. 😁)