Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands?

NorthernRR · 11-05-2007, 05:34 PM

Ok, I have been looking around and have it narrowed down to the three types mentioned in the title.

I have used the Condor, and I have to say it works very well, plus it is relativley small when you take the bottoms off of it to mount in a trailer. Plus it's light, and it's aluminum and nicely finished.

After seeing JBD's Strapless transport stand in action I would have to say the only down side to that thing is how you have to fight with it to get it centered on the bike(hows the back E?

) it is by far the smallest and lightest of the group and it would be easy to get out of the way. But I need a different axle stay for every bike and it wouldn't work too well with the VFR as it has a dust cover on the axle.

Never used a baxley but almost EVERYONE reccomends it... VERY similar to the condor only a little bulkier. (as it should be as the condor is based on the baxley.)

Anyone have anything else I should look for? personal experiances or otherwise? This will be getting mounted in the new trailer. Ease of removal would be a nice thing, as I will be sleeping in the back of it.

Here are the respective websites too
STStands.com::: Home of Strapless Transport Stands
Condor Motorcyle Products
Baxley Trailer Company

Hammer · 11-05-2007, 05:42 PM

I like the baxley due to the dual role it can play. 1 It is a trailer chock for transport. 2 with the removal of 2 allen head screws you can use it in the pits for a chock there as well. It is nice to roll the bike into the baxley instead of fighting to find a rear stand.

evl_twn · 11-05-2007, 05:49 PM

for Baxley

HondaGalToo · 11-05-2007, 05:51 PM

Baxley. I saw the Condor at a motorcycle show and the quality in no way compares to the Baxley!

SuperDave · 11-05-2007, 06:10 PM

I have Strapless Stands myself.

I like them because it's a solid positive mount for the bike. Yeah, if the trailer tumbles, the front end will be loose, but...

I actually will leave my bikes in the trailer between some events, and I will work on bikes in the trailer. I can work very easily around them.

I always use tire warmers, so a stand that holds either the rear or front tire on the ground isn't any use to me.

RedRider · 11-05-2007, 06:17 PM

The Baxley and Condor require use of tiedowns, the ST Stands don't. I have both and use the Baxley for the garage and the pits and the ST Stands for the trailer. One other option you might check is Pit-Bull's new trailer stand. Once you get some practice with the ST's, they're very easy to load...especially at the end of a long day.

ND4SPD · 11-05-2007, 06:30 PM

Love my Baxley.

Hammer · 11-05-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave

I have Strapless Stands myself.

I like them because it's a solid positive mount for the bike. Yeah, if the trailer tumbles, the front end will be loose, but...

I actually will leave my bikes in the trailer between some events, and I will work on bikes in the trailer. I can work very easily around them.

I always use tire warmers, so a stand that holds either the rear or front tire on the ground isn't any use to me.

I use them too. I run the bike in the chock and then after I get my helmet off I can get the rear stand and lift the rear at the same time the bike will retract off of the baxley if you do not let the wheels on the stand roll forward. Sounds tricky but it works.

ConqSoft · 11-05-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Love my Baxley.

Does it adjust down small enough to grip your Trek tire?

ND4SPD · 11-05-2007, 06:53 PM

seamus · 11-05-2007, 07:17 PM

Like the Baxleys we have so much I use them in the garage at home. We can park the bikes closer together and save more space by not using the kickstands. I need three more now though.

Like Hammer said, the dual use part is what really makes it worth it for me. I'm never going to use tire warmers so I don't have the issue SD has and riding off the track and into the chock is nice.

I only use two tiedowns per bike on the rear end and, as much as I try, I can't wrap my head around not damaging the axle with the STS.

If you go the Baxley route, let me know. May be able to work the discount system they have to save some money.

Baketech · 11-05-2007, 07:45 PM

Another plug for the Baxley (haven't used the Condor or STS) for the same reason mentioned. They work in my garage and trailer...

DEPO · 11-05-2007, 07:54 PM

DO NOT USE THE CONDORS!!!!!

CONDOR = SMASHED BIKE......

Happened to me.... at .org event with a buddies bike falling in to mine, due to a Condor Stand.

SUCKS!

SheepOfBlue · 11-05-2007, 08:17 PM

I am biased toward another fine Alabama product but the Condor I saw (at a trade show) seemed real flimsy compared to my Baxley. I talked to the lady at Baxley (she got a picture of passenger sheep for her collection

) and she said a guy that works there parks and then pulls it out for stands and warmers. The advantage to me would be I can get everything in place with me not on the bike (short leg desease) and if I was tired can take a second before standing it and putting warmers on. Admittedly I don't use warmers in the summer as they may cool the tires in August

Go Baxley. The only thing I wish is they made them to mount on etrack

NorthernRR · 11-05-2007, 08:24 PM

Seamus what is this discount you speak of?

I have a friend who has the condors and when set up right they seem to work well, mind you I have never had then side by side with a baxley to compare the 2.

Any other products out there I am missing?

FrenchieR6 · 11-05-2007, 08:25 PM

I love my baxley

bwhip · 11-05-2007, 08:40 PM

on the Baxleys. I own two. The last one I bought from them was $20.00 off as I recall - they sell "blems" that work great but the finish just isn't quite as pure. Big deal. They get the job done and still look fine to me.

ND4SPD · 11-05-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhip

they sell "blems" that work great but the finish just isn't quite as pure. Big deal. They get the job done and still look fine to me.

You're the last person I expected to hear say that...errr...see type that.

bwhip · 11-05-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

You're the last person I expected to hear say that...errr...see type that.

I'm all about utility. I don't worry about looking good.

Hammer · 11-05-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhip

I'm all about utility. I don't worry about looking good.

Who are you and what have you done with Whipper?

SheepOfBlue · 11-05-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhip

I'm all about utility. I don't worry about looking good.

Yep that great paint job on the 600 must really make it handle...

seamus · 11-05-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

Seamus what is this discount you speak of?

Baxley has both a military discount and a group buy discount. Each are 10% and are not mutually exclusive. A group buy with the military discount gets you 20% off each. I offered it up last year before a track day but noone bit on it. The only thing needed to save on the shipping is to run a chain delivery that will pass on the chock from addict to addict kind of like how SSG got his lift table. Find someone going that way and have them take it with them.

The blemish models 'whip brought up are good deals too. I took a tour of the place last year and the blemishes were almost imperceptible. Most were tiny scratches in the powdercoating. They are definitely perfectionists there.

RedRider · 11-05-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

I only use two tiedowns per bike on the rear end and, as much as I try, I can't wrap my head around not damaging the axle with the STS.

How would that happen?

CBR929RE · 11-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRider

How would that happen?

dude come on, you've met Seamus. if the thing doesn't slide in nice and easy on the first try he'd just put a little muscle behind it and the whole bike would warp.

11-05-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? Ok, I have been looking around and have it narrowed down to the three types mentioned in the title. I have used the Condor, and I have to say it works very well, plus it is relativley small when you take the bottoms off of it to mount in a trailer. Plus it's light, and it's aluminum and nicely finished. After seeing JBD's Strapless transport stand in action I would have to say the only down side to that thing is how you have to fight with it to get it centered on the bike(hows the back E? ) it is by far the smallest and lightest of the group and it would be easy to get out of the way. But I need a different axle stay for every bike and it wouldn't work too well with the VFR as it has a dust cover on the axle. Never used a baxley but almost EVERYONE reccomends it... VERY similar to the condor only a little bulkier. (as it should be as the condor is based on the baxley.) Anyone have anything else I should look for? personal experiances or otherwise? This will be getting mounted in the new trailer. Ease of removal would be a nice thing, as I will be sleeping in the back of it. Here are the respective websites too STStands.com::: Home of Strapless Transport Stands Condor Motorcyle Products Baxley Trailer Company __________________ See you at Indy

11-05-2007, 05:42 PM	#2
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,018 Images: 12	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? I like the baxley due to the dual role it can play. 1 It is a trailer chock for transport. 2 with the removal of 2 allen head screws you can use it in the pits for a chock there as well. It is nice to roll the bike into the baxley instead of fighting to find a rear stand. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

11-05-2007, 05:49 PM	#3
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,658	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? for Baxley __________________ Seamus is awesome

11-05-2007, 05:51 PM	#4
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,757	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? Baxley. I saw the Condor at a motorcycle show and the quality in no way compares to the Baxley! __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

11-05-2007, 06:10 PM	#5
SuperDave Member #300 Join Date: 02-27-2007 Location: WI Bike(s): XB12R, TTR125, H1 Posts: 258	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? I have Strapless Stands myself. I like them because it's a solid positive mount for the bike. Yeah, if the trailer tumbles, the front end will be loose, but... I actually will leave my bikes in the trailer between some events, and I will work on bikes in the trailer. I can work very easily around them. I always use tire warmers, so a stand that holds either the rear or front tire on the ground isn't any use to me. __________________ Super Dave Rosno Super Dave's Race Against Childhood Cancer Visionsports Riding Schools - Team Visionsports' Racing You can sign up for my email newsletters here...

11-05-2007, 06:17 PM	#6
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,440	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? The Baxley and Condor require use of tiedowns, the ST Stands don't. I have both and use the Baxley for the garage and the pits and the ST Stands for the trailer. One other option you might check is Pit-Bull's new trailer stand. Once you get some practice with the ST's, they're very easy to load...especially at the end of a long day.

11-05-2007, 06:30 PM	#7
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ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,137 Images: 25	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

11-05-2007, 07:17 PM	#11
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? Like the Baxleys we have so much I use them in the garage at home. We can park the bikes closer together and save more space by not using the kickstands. I need three more now though. Like Hammer said, the dual use part is what really makes it worth it for me. I'm never going to use tire warmers so I don't have the issue SD has and riding off the track and into the chock is nice. I only use two tiedowns per bike on the rear end and, as much as I try, I can't wrap my head around not damaging the axle with the STS. If you go the Baxley route, let me know. May be able to work the discount system they have to save some money. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

11-05-2007, 07:45 PM	#12
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,743	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? Another plug for the Baxley (haven't used the Condor or STS) for the same reason mentioned. They work in my garage and trailer... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

11-05-2007, 07:54 PM	#13
DEPO Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): Track 954 and Uly Bagger Posts: 710	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? DO NOT USE THE CONDORS!!!!! CONDOR = SMASHED BIKE...... Happened to me.... at .org event with a buddies bike falling in to mine, due to a Condor Stand. SUCKS! __________________ Welcome to the Dance!

11-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#14
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? I am biased toward another fine Alabama product but the Condor I saw (at a trade show) seemed real flimsy compared to my Baxley. I talked to the lady at Baxley (she got a picture of passenger sheep for her collection ) and she said a guy that works there parks and then pulls it out for stands and warmers. The advantage to me would be I can get everything in place with me not on the bike (short leg desease) and if I was tired can take a second before standing it and putting warmers on. Admittedly I don't use warmers in the summer as they may cool the tires in August Go Baxley. The only thing I wish is they made them to mount on etrack __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

11-05-2007, 08:24 PM	#15
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? Seamus what is this discount you speak of? I have a friend who has the condors and when set up right they seem to work well, mind you I have never had then side by side with a baxley to compare the 2. Any other products out there I am missing? __________________ See you at Indy

11-05-2007, 08:25 PM	#16
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11-05-2007, 08:40 PM	#17
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,938	Re: Baxley, Condor or Strapless transport stands? on the Baxleys. I own two. The last one I bought from them was $20.00 off as I recall - they sell "blems" that work great but the finish just isn't quite as pure. Big deal. They get the job done and still look fine to me. __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery