Afraid to try it.....

[flynjay]

OK...just got my Handystands today. Was out in the garage checking things out then it hit me,

Can I lift the bike (unassisted) with out tipping it over ??

So, all you professionals out here in Busa-land, have any suggestions about safely lifting it alone.

BTW, overall first impression of the stands.....$115.00 to my door for front and rear set, can't beat the price.

Very well built, look to be very sturdy and should last along time. Kudos to Handy Industries, I ordered these Sunday night (online) at work, got them this afternoon. Less than 3 days....that's service.

Thanks for any help.

 

[BigBSBusa]

First tip is to make sure the kickstand is down before trying to do anything. Next, depends on whether or not you have the grab bar installed. You can use that to help get the bike in position to get the stand in place. If not, you can use the side opposite the kickstand to provide some grip to get the stand in place. Some have suggested placing a copule of 2 x 4s under the kickstand to get the bike vertical and then simply pushing the handle of the stand down. It can be scary when you haven't done it before, but after a couple times you'll feel like a pro.

 

[flynjay]

Cool, thanks!

Jay

 

[epicrisis]

Thats a great price!

 

[Dabusaman]

OK...just got my Handystands today.  Was out in the garage checking things out then it hit me,

Can I lift the bike (unassisted) with out tipping it over ??

So, all you professionals out here in Busa-land,  have any suggestions about safely lifting it alone.

BTW, overall first impression of the stands.....$115.00 to  my door for front and rear set, can't beat the price.

Very well built, look to be very sturdy and should last along time.  Kudos to Handy Industries, I ordered these Sunday night (online) at work, got them this afternoon.  Less than 3 days....that's service.

Thanks for any help.

The best way is just to practice see what works and what don't with buddies over just in case.I lift mine up to center by the grab bar and then grab my stand that I already have waiting for me then lift with one hand(right) and I steady the bike with the other(left) till its all the way in place. You could do the same without the grab bar but it takes more attention I would use your hip to lift the bike off the kickstand and steady it with your left hand then again have the stand waiting on you.
I believe the key is practice with friends around to catch the bike if it starts falling and to help point out things you might not be able to see because you are making sure you don't dump your baby.
Foot positioning and balancing is also key.

 

[UR IT!]

I'm a wus when it comes to even think about putting my baby on my pit bull by myself.....I use my wife's help instead..


Dan

 

[MeltDownZ]

Wait a minute you guys!!!

Putting the bike on the rear stand is an easy, 1 man job that can be done in 30 seconds.  I do it almost everyday and I'm not a big guy and I've got a bad back.  

It's really a 2 step process: Straighten, than lift.

Here's a breakdown of how you do it easily, and safely:

- The bike should be resting on the kickstand.
- Stand behind the bike, and lean the rear stand over to match the lean angle of the bike.
- Scoot the stand forward onto the spools.  It should stay by itself.
- Face the bike, kickstand side, by the rear.  Using your body slowly push the bike upright.  At the same time, shortly after it starts to move, start applying pressure to the stand with your right hand.
- When the bike gets upright, the pressure from your right hand will EASILY keep it straight up.  <<< This is the key.
- Keeping pressure on your right hand, scoot around to the back of the bike.
- Now use 2 hands and all your weight to EASILY lift the bike up.

Try each step slowly at first.  There is no need to lurch anything.  Once you've done it several times, the whole lift process takes 30-40 seconds.  There will be NO scary moments.

Use reverse steps to lower.  This literally takes 5 seconds.

I will take pictures and document the method. I say we refer to it as the Meltdown Method from here on out

DO NOT mess with putting wood blocks under the tires.  You've got a better chance of dropping it.



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[MeltDownZ]

Below I have demonstrated the <span style='color:red'><span style='font-size:13pt;line-height:100%'>MeltDown Method</span></span>

To show how easy it is, I just took pics.  Keep in mind, it is so easy that I took the pictures myself with the camera on a 10 sec timer.  That means I got the bike up and into position for each frame in less than 10 seconds!  It really took about 7 seconds as I waited a few seconds for the flash to go off.  In the last pic, I set the 10 second camera timer, got the bike up, and back down with time to spare.

You can start out by performing each step very slow. Once you get the feel of getting the bike into the locked upright position, you can do this routine in less than 10 seconds.



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[Kento-Moto]

yes - plz make sure kick stand is ALL THE WAY DOWN! mine was not the other day and ... well ... only 1 small scratch

I caught it as it was falling on to my rolling stool... arrrrrrrrrrrrrrg

Hey MZ u got pics of "how to" on the front stand? nice job on the photo's dude.

 

[MeltDownZ]

yes - plz make sure kick stand is ALL THE WAY DOWN!  mine was not the other day and ... well ... only 1 small scratch

  I caught it as it was falling on to my rolling stool...  arrrrrrrrrrrrrrg  

Hey MZ u got pics of "how to"  on the front stand?  nice job on the photo's dude.

I'm still perfecting the process

When I got it down, I'll post it.

Yes I agree... While this is an easy process, all hell will break loose on the lowering part if you forgot to put your kickstand down

 

[Monty]

I use the handy's and love em.....anyhoo.....I stand on the throttle side of the bike. With the bike on the kick stand I straighten the bars. Next, I reach over the hump to the kickstand side and grab the sub frame with my right hand...there is a hole towards the front of the rear cowl on the kickstand side, and pull the bike upright towards me. I lean over slightly so that my stomach and chest touch the hump to keep her from coming over. Reach out with the left hand and grab the rear stand, stab it onto the bobbins then push down with the left hand and pull up with the right. Takes 10 seconds if that. Best part is if the bike goes away from me the kickstand is down and if it comes into me I can stop it from falling. Have never had any type of close call doing it this way....

 

[STUNNAH]

MeltDownZ...With the text book instructions...You go...

 

[Revlis]

Ya'll still aren't getting it...

A piece of 2X4 or similar, add a little extra thickness as needed so when you slide it under your side stand it brings your bike to just about verticle.  Then you casually waltz around to the back of your ride, simply slide your stand up onto the spools and lift away, No Drama, No Balancing act, No risk of dropping your baby. No "Sweet as it is" step by step. Just simple, safe, and no worries about busting a nut if you get it wrong.

Oh, be certain to use a rear stand with Spools, them rubber boots on the swingarm aren't very confidence inspiring.  The spools really lock it in there.

Rev



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[HiYaBruceA]

I'm with Revlis on this. A block of wood under the sidestand, which raises the bike to near vertical, makes it a snap to lift the bike all by your lonesome. I use the rubber boot version which requires more alignment than spools. But once I have the boots under the swingarm, I brace the bike with my right hand to lessen the risk of the bike falling on that side. Then I use my left hand to raise the bike. The initial hoisting is accomplished with the left side of the stand only, until the bike goes full upright and contacts the right side boot.

OH, being a cautious type, I block the front tire on both sides to eliminate the risk that the bike might travel while it's up on the Handy Stand wheels for that fleeting moment before you lower the stand to the ground.

 

[Postal]

I have had no problems doing mine by my self. Rear first, then the front. Just make sure the rear spools are in the hooks evenly before you lift. Also, make sure the fronts are aligned to go in the holes before you lift.

Practice with a friend nearby!

Postal.

 

[EAKbusa]

I never lift mine alone and it still scares the bejeezes out of me. Practice is the key but I say better safe than sorry. Why try it by yourself if ANYONE can help you. I'm chicken.

I might try the block of wood technique though or try from the throttle side. That makes sense as far as fear of dropping it.

Either way I always have to chock the stand's wheels to keep it from rolling instead of pivoting and lifting. Maybe that is just me but it always seems to want to roll. Know what I mean?

 

[bacharles]

As you can see there are several different approaches to doing it. The key thing to remember is: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR KICKSTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION. I mistakenly raised mine up while cleaning and then attempted to set her down again. I didn't realize it until it was too late. Now I'm a fairly strong guy (465lb bench press), but I tried to hold on to the grab rail for dear life trying to keep my baby up. The fall went in slow motion

, but I received a scuff mark to the stator cover and broke the fuggin' clutch lever.

It only takes "ONE" time for that to happen before you realize how important it is to keep that kickstand down.



Brian

 

[VaBusa]

Step 1: Get your Busa lowered and forget to cut the kick stand
Step 2: Get your hubby to do all of the work with your already pretty verticle bike while you watch...

I am honestly not strong enough to even get the damn thing up on the rear stand! I've tried, and it's just not happening...and here I was thinking I was tough!

I have a Pit Bull rear stand, and the only thing that comes to mind with Meltdownz instructions (which were great) is that the Pit Bull stand isn't tall enough to do it like he's showing...your stand's grab bar is a lot higher than mine...

Oh, and if you lower your Busa 2 inches in the front, you can't use a front stand...at least not a Pit Bull stand; there's not enough clearance to get the pin in and hoist it up...save your money if you've lowered yours...

 

[bacharles]

That's why I use the stands form Lockhart Phillips. A little pricey at about $220 for the set, but gets the job done.


Brian

 

[Postal]

"Now I'm a fairly strong guy (465lb bench press)..."

Wimp!