I want to save anyone buying the woodcraft. Great stand would buy again. Just make sure to use some chain wax on the axels. When they get wet they will rust. Mine are rusted and still roll a bit. With the weight of the bike it rolls just fine. But without any weight on it the wheels don't turn and my basic sliding the the stand into place. It all still works fine. It was just much easier and better when the wheel were moving freely.
@@SnifterRoux They are likely replaceable but they don't seem to be easy to do so. I haven't found a replacement for them yet. They still roll when the weight of my zx6r is on it. I think chain wax would be good to keep them good and keep water out. Or make sure to dry them so they don't stay wet and rust.
I think it's clear the Woodcraft is a better deal. I assume the axle holders prevent the wheels from moving? That's huge . For PB to exclude that safety feature makes no sense and is a dangerous move. Also, the biggest difference between the two products is that the Woodcraft has 4 wheels, which makes it more stable. If one wheel broke on the Pit Bull you're screwed. The Pit Bull's long handle doesn't bother me. It seems easier to grab. And I like the PB's reversible spool/standard position, and also the fact that they don't hide the steel tubing under a coat of black paint. Thanks for doing a side-by-side!
"Great video! I have a question: after more than five years, which option would you recommend as the best? My only concern is that my bike doesn’t have spools on the front or back. Thanks!"
I’m only down to one bike now and kept the Woodcraft one. Both of them are great stand but like the woodcraft one just a little bit more. The axle holders come standard and you have height adjustment. I would install spoolers if you can. Pitbull can lift either by frame or spoolers but the woodcraft you have to pick the life attachment when you order.
Your filming abilities are just fine. Compared to mine....you're a f@cking Alfred Hitchcock. LOL I ended up ordering the Pitbull for my Aprilia Tuono and one more for the Moto Guzzi V9. They work quite different for that bike and the one for the Moto Guzzi is height adjustable. The Tuono stand was $175 and the Moto Guzzi was $240. YES, they are expensive but everybody says they are the best in the business. Currently I have some Chinese made $50 stands that are so flimsy. I nearly dropped my Tuono because it flexed so much. Dropping my bikes is a VERY expensive mistake and frankly, it is a waste of money buying the cheap garbage especially when my trust on them is gone and I still have to go out there to buy the expensive Pitbull. By the way, I did pay $10 extra for the removable handle, I took your advise on that. Thank you for the review, ride safe. By the way, what was the price difference between the Pitbull and Woodcraft?
Don't bother trying to buy Woodcraft stands for your motorcycle. They apparently can't make them anymore. They took my order and money in early March and kept stringing me along with changing delivery dates. I called them again yesterday and they basically said they don't even have a guess when they will be able to make them. So if you actually need stand(s), best to get them from someone else.
My rear stand shipped from Revzilla today and it looks like on their website both will be back in stock this month. Did you end up getting another brand?
@@gpeaes I went with Pitbull front and rear stands, couldn't be happier with them. Will never buy any Woodcraft products after the way they handled my first attempted order from them. Completely unprofessional company in my opinion.
thank you for the helpful video.
I want to save anyone buying the woodcraft. Great stand would buy again. Just make sure to use some chain wax on the axels. When they get wet they will rust. Mine are rusted and still roll a bit. With the weight of the bike it rolls just fine. But without any weight on it the wheels don't turn and my basic sliding the the stand into place. It all still works fine. It was just much easier and better when the wheel were moving freely.
Are the axles replaceable?
Would regular chain lube work just as well as chain wax?
@@SnifterRoux They are likely replaceable but they don't seem to be easy to do so. I haven't found a replacement for them yet. They still roll when the weight of my zx6r is on it. I think chain wax would be good to keep them good and keep water out. Or make sure to dry them so they don't stay wet and rust.
@@trsskaterI have some Lithium complex grease 'Castrol Heavy Duty' on hand, I assume that would keep moisture out.
@@SnifterRoux I think that would work.
@@trsskaterReally appreciated the heads up. Getting these Woodcraft stands in Australia is pretty expensive.
I think it's clear the Woodcraft is a better deal. I assume the axle holders prevent the wheels from moving? That's huge . For PB to exclude that safety feature makes no sense and is a dangerous move. Also, the biggest difference between the two products is that the Woodcraft has 4 wheels, which makes it more stable. If one wheel broke on the Pit Bull you're screwed. The Pit Bull's long handle doesn't bother me. It seems easier to grab. And I like the PB's reversible spool/standard position, and also the fact that they don't hide the steel tubing under a coat of black paint. Thanks for doing a side-by-side!
Have a nice day 😎
"Great video! I have a question: after more than five years, which option would you recommend as the best? My only concern is that my bike doesn’t have spools on the front or back. Thanks!"
I’m only down to one bike now and kept the Woodcraft one. Both of them are great stand but like the woodcraft one just a little bit more. The axle holders come standard and you have height adjustment. I would install spoolers if you can. Pitbull can lift either by frame or spoolers but the woodcraft you have to pick the life attachment when you order.
@@imstuner thank you for your quick response, stay safe.
Thanks for the video! Good video
Glad you liked it!
Your filming abilities are just fine. Compared to mine....you're a f@cking Alfred Hitchcock. LOL
I ended up ordering the Pitbull for my Aprilia Tuono and one more for the Moto Guzzi V9. They work quite different for that bike and the one for the Moto Guzzi is height adjustable. The Tuono stand was $175 and the Moto Guzzi was $240. YES, they are expensive but everybody says they are the best in the business. Currently I have some Chinese made $50 stands that are so flimsy. I nearly dropped my Tuono because it flexed so much. Dropping my bikes is a VERY expensive mistake and frankly, it is a waste of money buying the cheap garbage especially when my trust on them is gone and I still have to go out there to buy the expensive Pitbull. By the way, I did pay $10 extra for the removable handle, I took your advise on that. Thank you for the review, ride safe.
By the way, what was the price difference between the Pitbull and Woodcraft?
I believe the difference is like $10 to $20. Both are good stands and you can't go wrong either one.
Close up view please!
Which did you want to see the close up on?
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Don't bother trying to buy Woodcraft stands for your motorcycle. They apparently can't make them anymore. They took my order and money in early March and kept stringing me along with changing delivery dates. I called them again yesterday and they basically said they don't even have a guess when they will be able to make them. So if you actually need stand(s), best to get them from someone else.
I'm sorry to hear this and hope everything gets sorted out for you.
My rear stand shipped from Revzilla today and it looks like on their website both will be back in stock this month. Did you end up getting another brand?
@@gpeaes I went with Pitbull front and rear stands, couldn't be happier with them. Will never buy any Woodcraft products after the way they handled my first attempted order from them. Completely unprofessional company in my opinion.