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JacksDad
2nd February 2011, 19:39
Has anyone used a Pack Jack? Or know of anything similar. Looks like a good idea and cheaper than a center stand.
http://www.packjack.ca/
Padmei
2nd February 2011, 19:41
Can it raise the back wheel 400mm to get it off the ground?
Crisis management
2nd February 2011, 19:46
Nope, but it looks like a waste of space to me. It's either lay it on the ground or find a rock or stick to hold it up with, that's what I did with the DR anyway, the 640 comes with centre stand (it's one thing I won't take off to reduce weight)
warewolf
3rd February 2011, 19:56
Or know of anything similar.There's a telescoping alloy tube that does similar. It sorta hooks on to the swingarm or bottom of the front fork, resting on the ground at an angle. Then you just push/lift the bike and it swings more vertical and holds the wheel off the ground.

Motomail used to have them 10+ years ago, they were ok for removing wheels. The tubes had a push-pin to adjust the length and halve the size for stowage.
nothingflash
3rd February 2011, 20:06
I use a bit of wood under the outside foot peg - same principle, but that probably wouldn't fit in the tool kit.
PeteJ
4th February 2011, 13:51
I use a bit of wood under the outside foot peg - same principle, but that probably wouldn't fit in the tool kit.

Yeah, these ones depend on lifting at the axle - much easier than the peg where first of all you've gotta take up the suspension sag (unless you have a rigid frame, but I wasn't aware any of the girls on this thread rode rigid bikes).
NordieBoy
4th February 2011, 16:39
Oiling the chain is no problem but changing a wheel with something that lifts at the axle?
CRM
4th February 2011, 16:43
Actually looks pretty good. I think I'd have room for one under my seat. how much?
hayd3n
4th February 2011, 16:57
Oiling the chain is no problem but changing a wheel with something that lifts at the axle?

+1
it would be way better if it lifted at the swingarm
BMWST?
4th February 2011, 17:50
centre stands ftw....imho its ludicrous if a bike doesnt have one
NordieBoy
4th February 2011, 21:03
centre stands ftw....imho its ludicrous if a bike doesnt have one

My DR one weighs a ton and raises the rear wheel about 10cm off the ground...
PeteJ
4th February 2011, 21:21
Oiling the chain is no problem but changing a wheel with something that lifts at the axle?

Fran, have a look at their vid.

It lifts at/under the swingarm.

If you don't have a bobble on the swingarm as we do on our road racers, it'll still lift from underneath.

I do actually know about this idea, as I've had a home-made equivalent for 25 years. Two bits of 2x2 with a door hinge.
NordieBoy
5th February 2011, 06:47
Fran, have a look at their vid.

It lifts at/under the swingarm.

If you don't have a bobble on the swingarm as we do on our road racers, it'll still lift from underneath.

I do actually know about this idea, as I've had a home-made equivalent for 25 years. Two bits of 2x2 with a door hinge.

Without a spool or positive detent I wouldn't trust it under the swing arm on any of my bikes.
JacksDad
5th February 2011, 20:05
Fran, have a look at their vid.

It lifts at/under the swingarm.

If you don't have a bobble on the swingarm as we do on our road racers, it'll still lift from underneath.

I do actually know about this idea, as I've had a home-made equivalent for 25 years. Two bits of 2x2 with a door hinge.

Good idea, I'll find a spare hinge tomorrow and make one myself. Cheers.
bart
5th February 2011, 22:00
231043231044

Been posted before but here's mine. Fits in my tool bag, cost FA, and environmentaly friendly.
NordieBoy
6th February 2011, 09:07
Been posted before but here's mine. Fits in my tool bag, cost FA, and environmentaly friendly.

Got one of them but mine doesn't have the weight saving holes.
That looks like fun
6th February 2011, 10:00
231043231044

Been posted before but here's mine. Fits in my tool bag, cost FA, and environmentaly friendly.

Environmentally friendly :shit: Tell that to the tree they cut down to make it :innocent:

I do like the weight reducing holes :yes:
:corn:
BMWST?
7th February 2011, 09:58
231043231044

Been posted before but here's mine. Fits in my tool bag, cost FA, and environmentaly friendly.

needs a foot for soft ground then its a 10/10
PeteJ
7th February 2011, 15:15
Without a spool or positive detent I wouldn't trust it under the swing arm on any of my bikes.

Plenty of the racebike stands work without needing a spool or positive detent.

(But then racers may be..."different"...)
NordieBoy
7th February 2011, 17:00
Plenty of the racebike stands work without needing a spool or positive detent.

(But then racers may be..."different"...)

Most track stands hold both sides of the swingarm.
bart
7th February 2011, 18:45
needs a foot for soft ground then its a 10/10

Good thinking. Might even add a hinge, and be just like the fancy one. :yes:

I wonder if I have any silver spray paint....