Just for my buddy, Grn14

Sorry for the busa pics. That's the bike I had out today...and the bike I usually use the Heindl for because the busa is a lot harder to lift than the 14. I need the Help of Heindl more with the busa...actually gave up trying to use the PitBull forward handle. Works great for the 14 but almost dumped my busa with that thing.

In any case, the Heindl works just the same and just as well for the 14. Even more so because it clears the fairings better on the 14.

The Heindl swing arm pivot stand comes in two pieces. Each side has a spike that inserts into the swing arm pivot hole on each side of the bike. The two sides of the Heindl join by a sleeve on one side which slides over a square tube on the other side. The sleeve and the tube are locked by two thumbscrews. A long bar is inserted into the left side of the stand. The bar is used as a lever to pull the stand forward which in turn, lifts the rear wheel of the bike off the ground. Each side also has a long foot that sticks out in front. The foot is the thing that that locks against the ground to keep the stand stable after the bike is lifted.

1. Bike is supported on its kickstand. Insert the side of the Heindl that has the long square tube on the bottom to the swing arm pivot hole on the left side of the bike. The foot of the left side of the stand will loosely rest against the fairing but it has a plastic cap that will not damage the paint.

2. The right side of the stand has the sleeve. It slides over the square tube that crosses under the bike from the left side of the stand.

The right side of the stand is connected to the left side and the two thumb screws on the sleeve are tightened to keep the two sides of the stand in place.

The feet come very close to the fairings on the busa with the heindle attached to the bike but they do not touch. The 14 has much more clearance than this.

Right side fairing/stand clearance

Left side fairing/stand clearance

3. Insert lever bar into left side of stand. Raise bike off of side stand. Hold pressure forward on the lever bar. This will keep the bike vertical with very little effort. Raise kickstand to UP position (green arrow). Pull forward on the lever bar. You may also step down on the foot at the same time if you wish (I prefer to pull up only).

Upsie Daisie!! Easiest stand I ever used

* Last updated by: Rook on 2/18/2018 @ 7:02 AM *

Okay...got it.The uptubes with the pivot pins...those are already set at a standard height.I thought they were adjustable...that clears it all up.GREAT shots and explanations my man...thank you!

That IS way close to that fairing...sheesh.Ever consider taking it to a fab shop and having em slightly bend that last few inches outward?I would....I'd have my fairing scratched good by now!

Yup....an excellent stand....

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 11/4/2012 @ 7:44 PM *

That IS way close to that fairing...sheesh.Ever consider taking it to a fab shop and having em slightly bend that last few inches outward?I would....I'd have my fairing scratched good by now!

Not a bad idea, Grn. The feet never touch while the stand is firmly fastened together. That left side piece ends up resting against the side fairing when the right side gets removed. I am pretty sure it also does that with the 14. No contact during the lift though so I got it under control.

So weird...wonder what the benefits of this vs a front/rear stand combo? Can the front of the bike be lifted by hand with the weight at the pivot point? How steady is the bike, it loks like the far side of the stand isn't even resting fully on the ground! My front and rear stands are cake to install/remove, GPI Industries ($130 for both), I think.

It's on the ground...only the little 'stopper' bar is up a shade.The crossmember is solid.If I get another stand...this'll be it.You can rock the bike back,and put a block or something under the exhaust....that'll free up your front wheel(and the frontend).Just what I need.

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 11/5/2012 @ 8:52 AM *

This'll work for me;)

So weird...wonder what the benefits of this vs a front/rear stand combo?

A hell of a lot safer and easier to lift with.
Does not interfere with rear wheel removal (although the trade is that it is right in the way when working under the bike for some jobs).
Removes all weight from rear suspension

You can rock the bike back,and put a block or something under the exhaust....that'll free up your front wheel(and the frontend).Just what I need.

Rook, I really appreciate your information about this Heindl stand. I just got one and used it on my 14R today. A little scary (on my own, and never used a paddock stand before), but it worked great.

^^^Same experience I had back in 09, 74Z1. Even this is something you need to pay close attention too on your first lifts. Really is super safe though....just keep tension forward on the lever and the thing will hold the bike vertical by itself, both wheels on the floor...just don't let go of the handle.

Now that you know what the Heindl is like, I am sure you are happy you don't have to do solo lifts with a spool stand.

You get used to any stand you buy but the Heindl will be the one you get comfortable with quickest.

* Last updated by: Rook on 11/27/2012 @ 7:04 PM *

"'08 MIDNIGHT SAPPHIRE BLUE KAWASAKI ZX-14
flies out, ceramic coated full Tsukigi Cannon exhaust, BMC race filter, Muzzy's block off plates, Goldplug magnetic oil pan drain plug, LuckyBike billet oil filler cap, LighTech fuel tank cap
PC5, AT-200, LCD, SpeedoHealer v4, HM PLUS quickshifter, Shorai 14A2 Lithium battery
17T Supersprox/45T Vortex gearing, EK ZZZ drive chain, Gilles Tooling kts chain adjusters
EBC Double-H brake pads, Goodridge kevlar brake lines, Spiegler SS clutch line
HyperPro RSC steering damper, Pazzo shorty levers, LuckyBike billet bar ends, M-factory billet/rubber hand grips, CRG bar end mirrors, Vortex rearsets,
DIY fender eliminator and MotoTech LED tag light, Saddlemen Tech Style seat, MagKnight tank protector, vinyl striping, Vortex mirror caps, Vertical Horizon swing arm spools, M-factory axle sliders, McCoy billet sidestand, Bridgeport 90 degree angled valve stems"

....I think THIS list far outdoes any Harley guys ride!!!!!Doubt you'll see another bike out there with these goodies!

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 11/27/2012 @ 8:07 PM *

I will be starting a ZX-14 pics thread soon. Gotta get the wheels on her first...! Waiting for my Galfer rear rotor to come in.

done again

Still using the Heindl and it's getting the job done but if I were to get another swing arm pivot stand, I would go with the Abba. Actually, I think the Abba Skylift would be the ultimate so I'd just move straight up to that one.