Hi all,

Looking to invest in a stand, is there a risk of these damaging the frame on the bike or is it suitably robust? Do you guys tend to use them on bash plates for added reinforcement?

Thanks in advance for your help,
Chris

 

It's a Dirtbike... I wouldn't be too worried.

If it was a Honda Goldwind.. I'd be worried.

 

I have been meaning to post what my "procedure". Read that as too cheap to buy a proper jack.

I bought an aluminum dirt bike stand at Harbor Freight. I already had car ramps at home (the black rhino ramps).

So I place a ramp behind the bike and pull the bike back until the rear tire is one the top. Now the stand that I placed on my the side I am is placed between the tire and frame. It will fit in if you turn the front wheel a little bit. Now I stand near the front of the bike and lift the front tire while I roll it slightly forward on the ramp. Once it gets 1/3 of the way back down the ramp it has settled on the stand.

If I am doing general stuff I leave the rear tire on the ramp as it is very stable. The working on the rear I just pull the ramp out.

Getting it off is a lot easier. I roll it back up and kick out the stand.

 

A motorcycle tie down and a rafter works as well. Not the most secure, but it will lift the one end you are working on off of the concrete. Place a 5 gal bucket under it for added security.

 

I don't recommend an MX lift for the KLX. The KLX is right at the limit for mine. It's all my 200 lbs can do to get the 300 lbs KLX off the ground even with the mechanical advatage of the foot lever. The Craftsman works way better.