Rear stands, which one to buy?

[MissTwisties]

My husbans want to get a rear stand for his ZX-9R. He has to choose between a Lockhart at $80 and a "Fly" at $119.95. THe guy said the fly is in his opinion of better quality than the lockhart, lighter, alloy something...etc.

What do you think? He needs to get it today. He has to remove his rear tire (full of nails) and bring it to the place to have it changed. Speaking of...which tire would you recommend for a ZX-9? The Dunlop, the Pilot Sport Michelin or the Metzler?

Thanks for the help.

[bigred875]

IMO a rear stand is a rear stand.... It is personaly preference....some have better features then others. But as long it gets the tire off the ground....

[hohum]

Originally posted by bigred875
IMO a rear stand is a rear stand.... It is personaly preference....some have better features then others. But as long it gets the tire off the ground....

Ditto that, IMO no need to spend $30 more for the rearstand...

Just get something that lifts the rear wheel, the brand really could matter less for how often it will get used as long as its functional.

Personally, as far as tires go, I am a Bridgestone guy... my race car has Bridgestones, my street cars have Bridgestones and my bikes have Bridgestones... so you know my vote

[Degsy]

I found the fly for $75

http://store.azmusa.com/flyrarewhpit.html

I think the LP stand is a good one though.


As for tires, go with whatever brand is the original equipment for the bike.

derek

[legalspeed]

Rearstand: LP.

Tires: I agree with Degs.

[Karaya One]

I have a nice older Suzuki stand.

FREE.

I can bring it to Track day if you want it!

Let me know.

[scootertrash]

I have a ZX9R and use a set of Handy Industries stands. They are cheap ($99 for front and rear) and fine for home use. I woundn't recommend them for a race team, but they work good for the casual user. If you can get the free one from Kayara One, that's even better !

I have had great luck with my Bridgestone Battlax tires and recommend them. The BT-010's are great all around tires, and can handle the occasional track day. I haven't used the BT-020s, but I guess they are more track oriented. The BT-014s are the latest and greatest, but a little more pricey because they are a new model.
You can get a front and rear BT-010 from Chaparrel for under $200 for the set the last time I looked.

[MissTwisties]

Karaya One, does that fit for a ZX-9? I mean, it's a universal rear stand? Let me know...thanks!

If he buys it, he's gonna get the Lockhart.

[Stoneman]

If he's only changing the rear, I'd go with what's up front. Although, I like to change tires in pairs only...

[Karaya One]

V - THE STAND IS A UNIVERSAL. It should fit that ZX-9R just fine.

I've had for for about 15 years. It's just taking up space in the garage.

I'll bring it to trackday. If you don't want it, someone will grab it!