Looking for suggestions on a DIY or affordable but sturdy "stand" for my bike. 08 touring bike, I would like suggestions on an affordable but sturdy ( I know, those twp discriptions usually don't go well together) purchasable stand or suggestions on something I can build myself. I'd like to be able to position my bike upright when I do work on it. Strongly considering installing a detach kit for the tour-pak and would like the bike upright, leve and sturdy during this project.

Thanks in advance for info.

 

How much is affordable? To me $100-$200 is affordable and something like im the link below ($115) would do the trick. I just purchased a different one that's near the $200 mark.

 

I use a craftsman jack. I have a 10 ultra. It balances well. I have removed tires with it on the stand and it stays in place. I do use the ratchet straps just to be safe, but have been happy with it. 5 years now.

 

Go to Harbor Freight and get the black one( not the wimpy chrome tube one),sorry I don't know the p/n. It can be had for about $45 with a coupon. Bolt it to the garage floor and you can step off your bike and it will be secure, even without straps if you choose.....

 

f all you want to do is stand up right and don't need to lift more than 1" off the ground then go to ebay or Amazon and look for a stand that you put under bike and pull back a lever , it straightens bike up right and lifts front or rear appox 1"
I have my Tour Glide up on one now just to check fluids ( great Tool )
$36

 

I have a craftsman jack. works well.... I can place the jack under and raise enough to keep it upright. I bought the harbor freight black chock...it had the rocker to hold the front wheel in. Worked ok for the Sportster, but trying to pull the Street Glide out was a different story. Broke down and bought the WheelDock. Expensive but roll in and roll out. No pulling/tugging the wheel up and over a rocker.
Depending on your true desire, spend the extra money for quality. Get a good chock or, at the minimum, craftsman jack.

 

Thanks for the info everyone!!!!

 

What are you going to do?

 

In the near future, I want to install a detach kit for the tour pak. And I guess I'm conditioned to work on vehicles and have then level when doing do.

 

I meant what jack are you going to get?