really cheepo moto-stand

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by pvduke, Nov 21, 2010.

  1. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    got this at home depot bout 10 mins ago...a 10$ step stool. spprox 15.5" high, 11" wide. 300# rating, not sure i'd go there, but my little buddy "squirt" seems happy enough on it.

    good enough for a light 2T on flat, hard ground. for a 4T double them up as they are stackable.

    also could come in handy for a dead-engine start step-box. it weighs nothing and you could ride to the line with it on your arm if you were soloing. paint yer # on the inside bottom for retreval later and good to go.

    just be careful if yer wrenching etc. it is NOT a metal stand. but doubled up, esp with a few pop-rivets, it would be pretty robust.

    YMMV.

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  2. Daniel508s Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vacaville, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TC510
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Suzuki RMz450, 2013 KTM250sx
    This almost looks better than the "P.O.S" FmF stand I'm using now (sometimes I just use the milk crate and I think that is better than the FMF junk).
    I might go to Home Depot after work tomorrow and try to find that stand.

    Thanks
  3. skid Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    NH
    for those short of leg ..... it can double as a nice step stool for when your pushing the bike up into the truck
  4. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    It would make a nice midget adapter. :D
  5. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Yes, I have a 2 step plastic folding one that I have used for that purpose for a few years now. Im not short though, I am just old....:lol:
  6. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Yep, some things just work out well for unknown and unwarranted reasons to the benefit of the few that stumble across such a device and see the true purpose of said device ...
  7. typeone Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    central MA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 TC270 + 09 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 X4 146 + 13 250RR
    great idea, thanks for sharing... i was looking for a stand for my pitbike this wknd but didnt want to spend the dough on a 'fancy' one... this plastic stand will work mint!
  8. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Not a bad find! Might have to check one out. Knowing me, I would step off the wrong end!
  9. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Agreed!

    And for people that have 'tall bikes', they could carry one on the trail to climb back on the bike if they every fall. :)
  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
  11. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    I got a bunch of these type of plastic 5gal water bottle crates,,,super cheepo---free . They are the perfect height to get 1 or both wheels up and double as carrying crates for xtra pit stuff. (just for another idea for bike lift/stand possibilties)
    http://www.askplastics.com/aquamax.html

    Some moto retailers sell them for @25 bucks ea
  12. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    that aquamax 5 is badass rob.

    guys- the stool i pic'd migh not be good for use with a running start- ie, helping the bike up into the truck. it's legs in the back are kinda spindly, sames why i said caution when wrenching...dont wanna see anyone take a spill loading...its better for stationary stuff. def double it up if yer gonna get physical with them.

    i use an ice chest for the "midget-needs-a-leg-up-anna-runnin-start" loading method. :busted:
  13. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    bingo- bet that will work a treat with a pitter. lemme know how it goes. good idea!
  14. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R