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shmike 09-15-2009 09:54 AM

DO NOT use the T-rex's on the Busa!

I have a set of T-rex's and they are fine for what they are. I turned a few people into T-rex customers because they were looking for a bargain.

That said, you get what you pay for:

My front T-rex is the convertible one. I can't remove the front axle unless I lift from the lower triple. I have bent two of the pins and broken another one over the last two years. This is on a 675 in race trim. I'd imagine your Busa is a bit heavier.

The rear stand is not a one piece unit like the Pit Bulls. It bolts together, so while you don't have to worry about the stand itself bending, the bolts can become loose and the threads become wallowed out. The adjustable pieces that actually touch the swing-arm have bent slightly. Again, much lighter bike.

In short: big, heavy, pretty bike = spend the coin and get the Pit Bulls.

RACER X 09-15-2009 09:57 AM

^ thanks

unknownroad 09-15-2009 10:47 AM

Engine crane FTW :rockwoot:
When you're pulling the whole front end off a bike, accept no substitutes!

z06boy 09-15-2009 10:51 AM

Love my Pitbulls that I got used for a good deal but also owned a Vortex rearstand that I also liked alot.

marko138 09-15-2009 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy (Post 265877)
Love my Pitbulls that I got used for a good deal but also owned a Vortex rearstand that I also liked alot.

Yeah, I've got no problem with mine. It's nice and sturdy. I do need a front though.

z06boy 09-15-2009 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 265878)
Yeah, I've got no problem with mine. It's nice and sturdy. I do need a front though.

I never tried their front but the rear had a couple of features that I actually liked better than the Pitbull...the removeable handle was cool so I could get it out of the way and wouldn't trip over it...makes it easier to stor/transport plus I could use it in other situations as a leverage bar. :lol:

The padded part that makes contact with the ground kept it from getting scratched up or scratching the floor and the built in axle holders was a bonus as well.

marko138 09-15-2009 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy (Post 265882)
I never tried their front but the rear had a couple of features that I actually liked better than the Pitbull...the removeable handle was cool so I could get it out of the way and wouldn't trip over it...makes it easier to stor/transport plus I could use it in other situations as a leverage bar. :lol:

The padded part that makes contact with the ground kept it from getting scratched up or scratching the floor and the built in axle holders was a bonus as well.

Yeah, for sure, those are nice features.

azoomm 09-15-2009 11:01 AM

PowerStands.

Amber Lamps 09-15-2009 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 265885)
Yeah, for sure, those are nice features.

Yep! I have Pitbulls but I have to keep them locked up because they keep attacking my other stands....:lol:

Seriously, I have pitbull and Vortex stands and I find myself always using the vortex stand because of the removable handle and the axle holders. Of course, with your tail section situation, you might want to go with one armed PB...:idk:

z06boy 09-15-2009 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 265914)
Yep! I have Pitbulls but I have to keep them locked up because they keep attacking my other stands....:lol:


:lol: :lol: Maybe that's why some go for T-Rex ? :lol


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