Improvise a rear wheel stand

ricardoguitars · 06-30-2016, 03:35 PM

Hello everyone

I'm looking for ideas to make a rear wheel stand for my motorcycle, I will need it mostly to service the chain and remove the rear wheel, I've been looking for a proper stand locally with no avail (I'm in Costa Rica), since it is a big heavy item it would be too expensive to import.

All ideas are welcome.

Bruce's · 06-30-2016, 03:40 PM

Plastic milk crate ,a piece of a log ,a cement block ,you can even make one out of some lumber ,there are all kinds of things that can be used .

Azhule · 06-30-2016, 05:20 PM

Do you have access to a couple of 'good quality' metal crutches? You know, the ones for when you break a leg... I have seen those cut up (add better quality 'stop pins' or high quality bolts) then used on fully adventure built KLR 650 bikes and those have to weigh close to 500 or more pounds... the stock bike weighs 430 pounds after all

Please be careful no matter what you end up doing, most of these kind of 'jerry rigged' stands can be dangerous if you are not careful and the bike falls on you in any way... broken or missing digits/limbs can happen in an instant

rojo_grande · 06-30-2016, 05:42 PM

I have an improvised trail jack similar to Azhule's made from a $2 thrift store aluminum crutch. Works pretty well for chain maintenance. I would only use it for emergency flat repairs in the field. I've also used 2 automotive jack stands under each foot peg as well. Lean the bike onto the side stand, slide a jack stand under the right foot peg. Lean the bike onto the right jack stand then slide another stand under the left foot peg. More stable and higher off the ground. Still not as stable as a lift.

FastDoc · 06-30-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

Do you have access to a couple of 'good quality' metal crutches? You know, the ones for when you break a leg... I have seen those cut up (add better quality 'stop pins' or high quality bolts) then used on fully adventure built KLR 650 bikes and those have to weigh close to 500 or more pounds... the stock bike weighs 430 pounds after all

Please be careful no matter what you end up doing, most of these kind of 'jerry rigged' stands can be dangerous if you are not careful and the bike falls on you in any way... broken or missing digits/limbs can happen in an instant

Darn good idea.

FastDoc · 06-30-2016, 05:51 PM

Sometimes heavy touring bicycles will have TWO kickstands. One on either side. Deploy both and they serve as a centerstand. Similar theroy.

ricardoguitars · 07-01-2016, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

Do you have access to a couple of 'good quality' metal crutches? You know, the ones for when you break a leg... I have seen those cut up (add better quality 'stop pins' or high quality bolts) then used on fully adventure built KLR 650 bikes and those have to weigh close to 500 or more pounds... the stock bike weighs 430 pounds after all

Please be careful no matter what you end up doing, most of these kind of 'jerry rigged' stands can be dangerous if you are not careful and the bike falls on you in any way... broken or missing digits/limbs can happen in an instant

That's a great idea, portable as well

I do have a set of crutches collecting dust from my last accident

2LZ · 07-01-2016, 01:09 PM

I use a 2x4.

Jay In Milpitas · 07-04-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ricardoguitars

That's a great idea, portable as well

I do have a set of crutches collecting dust from my last accident

Be sure to secure the front wheel first! These prop type rigs are unsteady and the bike can slip or roll forwards or backwards. Use a bungee or a bit of rope to pull the front brake lever towards the hand grip. One up on the supports, shake the bike a bit before pulling the rear wheel.

Good luck & be safe.

rojo_grande · 07-11-2016, 11:38 PM

Put my trail jack to use this evening for some chain maintenance, lube and adjustment.

Rojo

06-30-2016, 03:35 PM	#1
ricardoguitars Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 82	Improvise a rear wheel stand Hello everyone I'm looking for ideas to make a rear wheel stand for my motorcycle, I will need it mostly to service the chain and remove the rear wheel, I've been looking for a proper stand locally with no avail (I'm in Costa Rica), since it is a big heavy item it would be too expensive to import. All ideas are welcome.
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06-30-2016, 05:20 PM	#3
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Do you have access to a couple of 'good quality' metal crutches? You know, the ones for when you break a leg... I have seen those cut up (add better quality 'stop pins' or high quality bolts) then used on fully adventure built KLR 650 bikes and those have to weigh close to 500 or more pounds... the stock bike weighs 430 pounds after all Please be careful no matter what you end up doing, most of these kind of 'jerry rigged' stands can be dangerous if you are not careful and the bike falls on you in any way... broken or missing digits/limbs can happen in an instant __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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06-30-2016, 05:42 PM	#4
rojo_grande Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos Posts: 240	I have an improvised trail jack similar to Azhule's made from a $2 thrift store aluminum crutch. Works pretty well for chain maintenance. I would only use it for emergency flat repairs in the field. I've also used 2 automotive jack stands under each foot peg as well. Lean the bike onto the side stand, slide a jack stand under the right foot peg. Lean the bike onto the right jack stand then slide another stand under the left foot peg. More stable and higher off the ground. Still not as stable as a lift. __________________ '15 RX3 (Rojo's) '15 RX3 (marzhere's) '16 TT250
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06-30-2016, 05:51 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sometimes heavy touring bicycles will have TWO kickstands. One on either side. Deploy both and they serve as a centerstand. Similar theroy. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-01-2016, 01:09 PM	#8
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,094	I use a 2x4. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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06-30-2016, 03:40 PM	#2
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Plastic milk crate ,a piece of a log ,a cement block ,you can even make one out of some lumber ,there are all kinds of things that can be used .
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