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====Front stands====

There are two kinds of front stands: Those that lift by the bottom of the forks ("fork lift") and those that go under the lower triple. Of these, the triple tree stand is more ~~stable and~~ versatile.

There are two kinds of front stands: Those that lift by the bottom of the forks ("fork lift") and those that go under the lower triple. Of these, the triple tree stand is more versatile.

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If you want to do anything other than take the front wheel off, the triple stand is the way to go.

For maintenance, if you want to do anything other than take the front wheel off, the triple stand is the way to go. Some people prefer a fork lift for track days. Pit Bull makes a stand that will convert to both. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHVNutq5My8 This video] from Sportbike Track Gear explains some of the options and how to use Pit Bull stands.

Be careful when you use a front stand. You '''have to''' either use a centerstand that is tall enough to keep the rear wheel off the ground or a rear/swingarm stand along with the front stand. Having the rear wheel on the ground and the front on a stand is just one small step more stable than the bike standing by itself on its own 2 wheels. Also, make sure you take the bike off the '''front''' stand first.

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 ====Front stands====
-There are two kinds of front stands: Those that lift by the bottom of the forks ("fork lift") and those that go under the lower triple. Of these, the triple tree stand is more stable and versatile.
+There are two kinds of front stands: Those that lift by the bottom of the forks ("fork lift") and those that go under the lower triple. Of these, the triple tree stand is more versatile.
 [[image: fork lift stand.jpg|150px]]
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 [[Image:Fork seals2-2.JPG|150px]]
-If you want to do anything other than take the front wheel off, the triple stand is the way to go.
+For maintenance, if you want to do anything other than take the front wheel off, the triple stand is the way to go. Some people prefer a fork lift for track days. Pit Bull makes a stand that will convert to both. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHVNutq5My8 This video] from Sportbike Track Gear explains some of the options and how to use Pit Bull stands.
 Be careful when you use a front stand. You '''have to''' either use a centerstand that is tall enough to keep the rear wheel off the ground or a rear/swingarm stand along with the front stand. Having the rear wheel on the ground and the front on a stand is just one small step more stable than the bike standing by itself on its own 2 wheels. Also, make sure you take the bike off the '''front''' stand first.