How stable is the JFG RACING Motorcycle Dirt Bike Stand?

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So, about the JFG RACING Motorcycle Dirt Bike Stand—it's marketed as durable, with a capacity to hold up to 1000 pounds, which sounds pretty impressive, right? But here's what we've found. It's not always the best fit if you're working with bigger, adult-sized dirt bikes and want to lift them entirely off the ground.

The manufacturer says you can adjust the stand's height from about 9.92 inches to 18.11 inches. That should work for a lot of bikes, but if you're hoping to get both wheels off the ground on a full-sized bike, it might not cut it. Some folks mentioned it works well for smaller or lighter bikes, like lifting the rear wheel, but others ran into problems with bigger ones.

There are reports that it could get a bit unsteady under heavier bikes. For example, there was a situation where a Honda CRF450R was just too much for the stand, and it ended up collapsing.

Another user had a similar issue with their Honda CRF300L not being fully supported even at maximum height.

So, in short, if you have a smaller bike or you just need to lift one end of the bike, this stand seems to be a good option. But if you're trying to get both wheels off the ground on a bigger motorcycle, you might want to think twice.

Make sure to check your bike's size and weight against the stand's specs before deciding. It might be better to look into other options if you've got a heavy-duty lifting job in mind.