Liftalite touring wheel stand

[Danimal]

FYI. Your standard cinder block on its side it the perfect height, stable as a (composite) rock

[rojo_grande]

Lots of KLR guys us this.

http://www.klrforum.com/klr-other-mo...foot-rest.html

Made from thrift store crutches.

Or Purchased for a little more

http://www.eaglemike.com/Quick-Jack-qj.htm

[detours]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Good thing you brought your Zongshen #L0G on that trip. Kind of bulky but handy when you need it.

[SpudRider]

Indeed, a stick or rock is usually more easily found, and moved, than a fallen tree.

I think a center stand is best, if weight and ground clearance is not an issue. Therefore, I bought the new, improved center stand from CSC. If you can't, or won't install a center stand, I think it's best to carry a lightweight, compact, adjustable trail stand, such as the TS2 Trail Stand.

http://www.endurostar.com/
http://www.endurostar.com/ts2_instr.htm





Incidentally, is is easier to move your bike to a log, than move this particular rock.

[kohburn]

tagging this for later

[rjmorel]

Redhawk47 "I highly recommend using a strap between the front wheel and the side stand, or center stand, when working on the rear wheel."

Not questioning your method, just wondering what the benefits are and what it helps? Never heard or seen this done , eager to learn more Obiwan, rj

[RedHawk47]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Redhawk47 "I highly recommend using a strap between the front wheel and the side stand, or center stand, when working on the rear wheel."

Not questioning your method, just wondering what the benefits are and what it helps? Never heard or seen this done , eager to learn more Obiwan, rj

Perhaps I should have said "when removing or installing the rear wheel". The idea is to reduce the chance of the stand folding up and dropping the bike while you are wiggling things around while getting the wheel off or on, or bumping the bike while the wheel is off.

[kohburn]

yeah of the front wheel rolls forward the side stand can collapse. so by tying them together you keep the bike from rolling and ensure the side stand stays extended

[rjmorel]

Well that makes total sense now. Good suggestion that would of been a nasty one to learn the hard way. rj

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by RedHawk47

Perhaps I should have said "when removing or installing the rear wheel". The idea is to reduce the chance of the stand folding up and dropping the bike while you are wiggling things around while getting the wheel off or on, or bumping the bike while the wheel is off.

I recommend this also even if you are not removing a wheel *sigh*
Lets just say I bumped my bike this weekend while putting the tank back on and it had a nap Of course *after* it happened I had some vague recollection of reading this suggestion.

I now have some small scratches on the tank and "crash" bars. Looks like i have more incentive to get it out on dirt now...I'm thankful at least that I didn't do any other damage to the tank (at least that I saw).

ps. did anyone ever find any touchup paint for the fast fading orange? My husband tells me I should just ignore the dings, as once I get it out on dirt, its likely to have several naps while I learn dirt riding....

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

...ps. did anyone ever find any touchup paint for the fast fading orange? My husband tells me I should just ignore the dings, as once I get it out on dirt, its likely to have several naps while I learn dirt riding....

I don't think anyone has found touchup paint which will perfectly match the 2015 Zongshen Orange. However, since the factory paint does not resist ultraviolet light, I think it's best to repaint the fuel tank with a more durable paint.

I plan to repaint my RX3's fuel tank with House of Kolor, Sunset Pearl spray paint.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15187



I agree with your husband. I think it is best to gain some experience riding in the dirt before repainting the fuel tank.

[marzhere]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

I recommend this also even if you are not removing a wheel *sigh*
Lets just say I bumped my bike this weekend while putting the tank back on and it had a nap Of course *after* it happened I had some vague recollection of reading this suggestion.

I now have some small scratches on the tank and "crash" bars. Looks like i have more incentive to get it out on dirt now...I'm thankful at least that I didn't do any other damage to the tank (at least that I saw).

ps. did anyone ever find any touchup paint for the fast fading orange? My husband tells me I should just ignore the dings, as once I get it out on dirt, its likely to have several naps while I learn dirt riding....

Better that the bike was napping, and not you!

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by marzhere

Better that the bike was napping, and not you!

ha! but if it had decided to tilt towards the direction that I was standing relative to the bike, there's a chance it wouldn't have had a nap because 1) the side stand was down and 2) maybe I would have stood a better chance in preventing it from going completely over.... instead it tilted the other way and I grabbed it as best as I could to slow its descent but eventually had to let go or find myself landing on top of it....