What kind of stand do you use - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

John R · 09-06-2008, 03:57 PM

Ok. I am getting ready to change my oil on 2008 M50. Any recommendations on what stand to use?

Mario · 09-06-2008, 04:10 PM

to be honest the M does not require a stand it sits high enough to slide a pan under it and the filter is in a sort of accessible area, do stand the bike up with one hand when the oil starts to drip when it is almost done and hold a cold one in the other, take care to watch the sight glass when filling, again the same one hand procedure and a buddy would help.
A couple of days ago there was a thread about stand. Type it in the SEARCH field in the thread there is a home made one in there under 20$ and

Oh and find Copro's sig he has the M50 Manual in it and download it!

pegjay · 09-07-2008, 01:38 PM

I have a 4000 mile oil change coming up, but I am going to let the dealership handle that one. Then I am going to start doing it myself.

mbgraham2000 · 09-07-2008, 02:41 PM

There was just a thread on stands a couple of weeks ago. Try to search for it.

I got the goodwrench stand from wallmart.

dreygun · 09-07-2008, 09:05 PM

picked up a hydraulic motorcycle lift from princess auto. hope the first change will be an easy one

Trigger1985 · 09-08-2008, 02:10 AM

2 four foot sections of 2x8 bolted together with a steel pole through them and a chunk of thick flannel stapled to it to protect the paint.

geeker · 09-08-2008, 09:52 AM

womper · 09-13-2008, 05:52 AM

where you pick up that one geeker?

profane · 09-13-2008, 09:04 AM

the kick stand.

Or cinder blocks depending...

geeker · 09-13-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

where you pick up that one geeker?

crappy tire ... under your recommendation I think?

womper · 09-13-2008, 03:42 PM

dunno, but i think i'm gonna go pick one up

NY07M50PD · 09-13-2008, 04:20 PM

picked up a 1500 lb. motorcycle / atv jack at pep boys it cost me $100 but its pretty sturdy and it does the job.

Smurf · 09-14-2008, 08:05 AM

I love it, dependable, sturdy, and looks cool too.

Mfg. by Sears

Alex13 · 09-14-2008, 02:03 PM

I use the Kick stand.

1badbaker · 09-14-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex13

I use the Kick stand.

Paper Plane · 09-17-2008, 10:01 PM

lol. if your pan's the avg ones you get at auto zone, then you might have to use a curb or some sort to raise one end. i used this really really short curb and could still balance the bike on the kick stand.

donny662 · 09-17-2008, 11:08 PM

Pull into the neighbor's yard, remove the drain plug, replace drain plug, fill with oil, and drive away.

09-06-2008, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
John R Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Posts: 1	What kind of stand do you use Ok. I am getting ready to change my oil on 2008 M50. Any recommendations on what stand to use?

09-06-2008, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mario Clunked into first gear Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 246	to be honest the M does not require a stand it sits high enough to slide a pan under it and the filter is in a sort of accessible area, do stand the bike up with one hand when the oil starts to drip when it is almost done and hold a cold one in the other, take care to watch the sight glass when filling, again the same one hand procedure and a buddy would help. A couple of days ago there was a thread about stand. Type it in the SEARCH field in the thread there is a home made one in there under 20$ and Oh and find Copro's sig he has the M50 Manual in it and download it! __________________ Last edited by Mario; 09-06-2008 at 04:13 PM.

09-07-2008, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 326	I have a 4000 mile oil change coming up, but I am going to let the dealership handle that one. Then I am going to start doing it myself. __________________

09-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 252	There was just a thread on stands a couple of weeks ago. Try to search for it. I got the goodwrench stand from wallmart. __________________ Call me Marc

09-07-2008, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 silver M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 305	picked up a hydraulic motorcycle lift from princess auto. hope the first change will be an easy one __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 silver debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls. Coming soon: Hypercharger/ adaptor.

09-08-2008, 02:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	2 four foot sections of 2x8 bolted together with a steel pole through them and a chunk of thick flannel stapled to it to protect the paint. __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled...

09-08-2008, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

09-13-2008, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	the kick stand. Or cinder blocks depending... __________________ Don't think that just because you own a motorcycle we should be friends.

09-13-2008, 04:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
NY07M50PD Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 17	picked up a 1500 lb. motorcycle / atv jack at pep boys it cost me $100 but its pretty sturdy and it does the job. __________________ 2007 M50 Blue. HK 2 into 1 pipes, JK's 3" drop, customs dynamics integrated taillight, sidemount plate, cobra efi.

09-14-2008, 08:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,367	Here's Mine I love it, dependable, sturdy, and looks cool too. Mfg. by Sears Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

09-14-2008, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Alex13 Third gear and cruising Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard M50 (Black) Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 481	I use the Kick stand. __________________ Set low goals so you can overachieve.

09-17-2008, 10:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paper Plane In Training Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Del Rio TX Posts: 134	lol. if your pan's the avg ones you get at auto zone, then you might have to use a curb or some sort to raise one end. i used this really really short curb and could still balance the bike on the kick stand.

09-17-2008, 11:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
donny662 Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 1972 Honda CL450 Scrambler Location: Michigan Posts: 470	Pull into the neighbor's yard, remove the drain plug, replace drain plug, fill with oil, and drive away. __________________ The world is not my home. I'm just a passin' thru.

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