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    Front Fork Stand

    Hi All,

    My '04 750 Katana has uneven front forks, which prevents me from using the stands I currently have. Does anyone know if there are front stands suited for our Kats?
    "The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."

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  • #2
    I have the Handy 99$ ones that work but since the forks are a uneven length it's apllied a bit crooked. Also have the steering stem type which I like the best.
    Bike is sold

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    • #3
      I use the one for the bottom clamp as well.....can't work on the forks without it...

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      • #4
        Some people seem to not like it, but I use the Pitbull Neck stand...I have had 2 different Katana's, 3 GSXR's, R6, ZX6R on that neck stand....none of which have fallen.
        1995 GSX-R 750W (Barney Bike - Street)
        2004 GSX-R 600 (Race Bike) - Powered by MoPowerSports.com
        Certified Addicted Racing/Trackday Monkey & Gixxer Fixxer // WERA West #224

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        • #5
          Your best bet is to get one that goes up under the steering stem.

          That way if you pull your forks off you can still havr it on the stand , with a fork stand you'd be out of luck.

          BTW if you find any up there for a good price let me know since I need one too.
          Kyle

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          • #6
            Re: Front Fork Stand

            Originally posted by Kat-A-Tonic

            My '04 750 Katana has uneven front forks, ...
            How does that happen?
            Race On The Track ... Never On The Street

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            • #7
              Re: Front Fork Stand

              Originally posted by FrankTheTank
              Originally posted by Kat-A-Tonic

              My '04 750 Katana has uneven front forks, ...
              How does that happen?
              There made that way.
              Bike is sold

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              • #8
                I use the Vortex front stand...it wasn't cheap, but MAN is it nice! It takes no effort whatsoever to lift the front end, and it leaves plenty of room to work with wheels/brakes/axles, etc....

                BTW, Kat's are a standard pin for front stands - 3/4" diameter.
                FrankenKat 1216
                GS Fiter 816
                GSXR750! (race)

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                • #9
                  Thanks for the input guys. It looks like I'll have to purchase another front stand. I was hoping there was an "adaptor" that will allow me to use the current one I have. BTW, what was the reasoning behind the uneven forks from a design perspective?
                  "The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."

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                  • #10
                    I'd say if you haven't bought yet, build yourself the pipe-stand with ratchet straps and support from above across the steering head.

                    As for the uneven fork lengths -- no clue.

                    Cheers,
                    =-= The CyberPoet
                    Remember The CyberPoet

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Kat-A-Tonic
                      BTW, what was the reasoning behind the uneven forks from a design perspective?
                      Looks like the maker of the forks needed more metal for the axle pinch bolt.
                      Bike is sold

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by BearKat
                        Some people seem to not like it, but I use the Pitbull Neck stand...I have had 2 different Katana's, 3 GSXR's, R6, ZX6R on that neck stand....none of which have fallen.
                        I also have the Pitbull Neck Stand and I think it's great. Used it many times on my Gixxer and my Kat. Never had a problem. I don't think it was very expensive either, but I bought it a while ago...
                        ****** WAS...Ma Ma Ma My Katana ******


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