AmphibSailor said:Of course you can always get Harbor Freights Wheel Cleaning Stand<--Click which can be used on while on the side stand or the center stand. Be sure to use one of the readily available 20% off coupons towards the price.
AmphibSailor said:Looks pretty clear to me;. The item description says, "... Designed for use while the motorcycle is on its side stand, the cleaning stand can also be used to service motorcycle front wheels while the bike is on its center stand.' However, I didn't see it in the instructions, either. I'm willing to give it a try, though. I'll let you know.
AmphibSailor said:Looks pretty clear to me;. The item description says, "... Designed for use while the motorcycle is on its side stand, the cleaning stand can also be used to service motorcycle front wheels while the bike is on its center stand.' However, I didn't see it in the instructions, either. I'm willing to give it a try, though. I'll let you know.
Texas Concours14 said:I have the Harbor Freight stand. I don't use it unless there is someone to secure the bike (on centerstand) while I rotate the front tire; a bit unnerving to use solo as the bike wobbles a bit too much for my comfort zone. Also it is a bit tricky to get the bike on the centerstand and position the front wheel in the stand. If I could go back in time I would not buy it.
Kreton'sLC said:Dang - after watching a vid of a front stand, it doesn't appear they'll work with a motorcycle's center stand because the lifting pulls the bike forward.
Boomer said:I just clean the rear wheel, then put a 50lb bag of sand on the pillion seat and clean the front wheel. 🏍
Bob said:Putting the wife on the pillion seat works also, but she gets restless real quick.
Texas Concours14 said:I have the Harbor Freight stand. I don't use it unless there is someone to secure the bike (on centerstand) while I rotate the front tire; a bit unnerving to use solo as the bike wobbles a bit too much for my comfort zone. Also it is a bit tricky to get the bike on the centerstand and position the front wheel in the stand. If I could go back in time I would not buy it.
Conrad said:Texas Concours14 said:I have the Harbor Freight stand. I don't use it unless there is someone to secure the bike (on centerstand) while I rotate the front tire; a bit unnerving to use solo as the bike wobbles a bit too much for my comfort zone. Also it is a bit tricky to get the bike on the centerstand and position the front wheel in the stand. If I could go back in time I would not buy it.
I have this 'stand' and it works fine. I don't understand the difficulty that TC speaks of above. I place my bike on the center stand and then I place my forearm under the front end (beneath headlight assembly) and lift the front tire whilst shoving the stand under the front tire, all by myself. The placement of the stand under the tire is important. It needs to be 'squared up' so that when the tire is rotated it turns freely with no binding. Be sure that the tire contacts both rollers!
I think I'll give it a try. While rotating the front wheel is possible with the bike on the center stand, it's enough of a PITA to make the HF stand worth a go.