Showing posts with label Stands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stands. Show all posts

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Attractive Motorcycle Stands for High End Use

Motorcycle stands are different from the stock stand that is given with the bike. Motorcycle stands is an added accessory that can be used indoors or you're parking garage. It is separately sold in the market and is one perfect tool that you need for daily use. There are various designs available in the market that can be selected according to requirements.

Motorcycle stands are designed to cater to requirements of servicing tasks. Bikes are heavy and cannot be installed with main stand. The chances of a stock stand to take weight are simply impossible and out of question. To tackle this problem use of advanced stands is done. Bike specific stands are available which are specifically designed according to the bike. It has separate locks and springs which ensure to take the entire weight of the bike.

At times it is essential to purchase the stand according to design of the bike. It ensures there is flexibility at the time of operation. Apart from flexibility the bike is pulled on the stand with less effort. An extend pulley bar is given in the end which ensures the stand doesn't slip off when performing various tasks on the bike. This rod grips the ground well and puts a brake when the engine is running. Lubing or oiling of the chain can be performed with the use of such stands.

Motorcycle stands works on basic spring and tension system. With the use of rear swing arm nuts the bike is glided back on the stand. It also gives the user freedom to perform various duties like oiling, lubing and other motorcycle related tasks with the use of stand.

Motorcycle stands therefore prove themselves to be essential when parking. Motorcycle wheel chock and motorcycle jack are also available that can be used for maintenance purposes. Performing the most hectic task which is servicing and lubing can be done with the use of motorcycle lift. It ensures to lift up the entire motorcycle and deliver high-end performance. Gas filled function is present in such stands that help in lifting the bike at required height levels. Maintenance involved is very less and apt for such use, cleaning and lubing are the only required steps for their long life. Internet is the preferred place for purchasing such stands. On the internet you will gets lots of variety that can help in parking of your bike. Sports and cruiser bikes widely make use of such stands.

J & S Jacks provides Best quality motorcycle lift, motorcycle jacks & motorcycles stands which are very helpful to you during maintenance of your bike. We are proud to gives you solution that you can transport your costly bike safely using our guaranteed motorcycle wheel chock.


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Friday, July 1, 2011

Motorcycle Beginning Safety: T-CLOCS Checklist - Chassis and Stands

Having an Awareness

Looking into get on the road safely and you need to check your motorcycle? In my past two articles we have tackled the importance of road safety, knowing the importance of checking your motorcycle parts and checking your motorcycle and making sure it is road worthy. It is essential to know that operating a vehicle has a lot of responsibility with it. There needs to be a respect for the road, a respect for our vehicles and a respect for other vehicles. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation if you couldn't tell by their name is very active in the Motorcycle world and promoting safety. They have a bunch of great advice for on the road and one of the great things they have done is created a quick and easy checklist before you go out on the road. They were creative enough to put it into an easy to remember acronym call T-CLOCS which stands for:

T - Tires & Wheels
C - Controls (This includes any levers, pedal, cables, hoses & your throttle)
L - Lights (headlights, turn signals, mirrors, battery and any other light your bike might have)
O - Oil (fluid levels)
C - Chassis (your frame, your suspension, your chain, etc.)
S - Stands (center stand and/or kickstand)

In this article I'll be explaining the importance of chassis and stands and why would should check them. It is good to know the importance of each of the words in this acronym after all the guru of Motorcycle road safety put each of these in here for a purpose.

Chassis- Some of you might be asking; what does that word even mean? When I first heard it I had no idea what it meant but it is speaking to the supporting structure of the motorcycle. This is important that your bike is adjusted according to the weight it is carrying. This is important that you check this especially after you have either been traveling long distances where you have needed to carry more than normal or you have had an extra person on your motorcycle. You want to make sure your suspensions move smoothly and slowly. You don't want it to be moving fast because it will throw your weight around too much when you are riding on the road and it can be potentially very dangerous. If you are bouncing up and down then you should head straight to the mechanic if you don't have an adjustable suspension. If you do have an adjustable suspension then make sure you do it right and refer to the manual to be sure of your safety. Test it out a second time just to make sure. It won't ever hurt.

Stands-. The stands on your motorcycle are pretty important. It's what keeps your motorcycle from crashing to the ground. It is always good to check your stand because after a lot of use they can get bent or cracked. Check the springs to make sure they are working properly and aren't loose. Does it look like your bike could fall? Then you'll want to take a look at your stand and if you need to get a new stand they are fairly easy to find on the internet. Check out motorcycle parts houses which are great online tools to find the motorcycle parts you need.

I hope you learned the importance of safety on the road and learned what T-CLOCS stands for and why The Motorcycle Safety Foundation found it necessary to create the acronym for those who are operating motorcycles on the road.

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