[JayZX12R]

Alternatively, you can get one of these at Harbor Freight:

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I've seen them on sale there for less, plus you can use coupons from Motorcyclist, etc. to get even more off. I've been thinking about getting one myself for my Magna that is kind of hard to move around in the garage.

I saw that, and thought of going that route (Have a Harbor Freight 25 mins from my house), the only issue with that, is you still have your tires on the ground. This is my second winter with this bike, and my first winter with it on stands. I'm loving having the tires in the air.

 

[JayZX12R]

Here is a product Moovamoto that make a lot of sense.....I was thinking about modifying my Hindle rear stand with wheels on the handle part so I can move my bike around while on the stands (front & rear). Having 2 car garage with both vehicles and a bike plus compressor & generator, not to mention storage closets can be very hard to move around so if I have wheels on the bottom of my stand I can easily move my bike when/if I need to.....great idea :thumbup:

I was talking with the sales guys at pitbull when I was ordering my stands. They said if you have a smooth garage floor, you can slide the bike around when just on the rear stand. You can't really slide it left and right, but you can pull it or push it.

(my garage floor WAY too rough to risk moving the bike)

 

[JayZX12R]

Well, technically, with the bike on the dolly the wheels ARE off the ground. Just sayin.

In any case, I'm not sure I understand why it matters to you if the bike's wheels are suspended in the air. In all my years of owning bikes (including many months of winter lay-ups), I've never had a problem with the wheels/tires resting on the ground. I mean I've never experienced (or at least noticed) any sort of flat-spotting come Spring. So why does it matter? Just wondering.

My main thing was to take the weight off of the forks. My front stand is a steering stem stand. The other reason is, I need a new front tire, so I can walk over to my bike now (after moving my jeep out the way), and take the front wheel off, bring it to a shop and bring it back. Being able to work on your bike, and only need one set of stands to do this. I honestly think if your bike doesn't have a center stand, some type of racing stand is a must.

 

[JayZX12R]

Have you considered just adding a wood (or whatever) block to where the kickstand rests? Sure, the bike will still lean over some, but maybe that would be upright enough to get you the space you need.

I would NEVER do this for any period of time... The bike will be so unstable.

I already put the block of wood under the stand to help with putting the rear stand on, I don't trust it one bit. I have my hand on the bike at all times, until I have a good grip with the rear stand.

All it would take is a gentle tap with a car, and the bike would be on it's side.

 

[JayZX12R]

Use something thinner.

Just curious, but do you have your bike lowered? If so, the stock sidestand will have it nearly vertical to start with.

No. It seems like most people who lower their bikes at least try to get lowered side stands. Maybe I'm just too worried about my bike falling over...