lifting the m.c w/out a center stand

[Seizer]

I really need a head-lift stand....
Rusty, does yours have interchangeable pins? What size pin does an RD use. My cousin (who is a machinist/programmer by trade. Makes tools for Tesla) milled me out a new upper triple and a head-lift would make it super easy to install.

[m in sc]

mine does. I've made a few diff sized pins in the lathe as well 

[RustyRD]

Yes it does have different size pins I have 12, I bought it used from a shop near me, and do not remember the brand. I have an 2002 ninja complete front suspension and the size for it is 3/4", I measured an RD lower triple tree that came off the bike and it is 1/2". 

[Seizer]

Yes it does have different size pins I have 12, I bought it used from a shop near me, and do not remember the brand. I have an 2002 ninja complete front suspension and the size for it is 3/4", I measured an RD lower triple tree that came off the bike and it is 1/2".

Awesome. Thanks fellas.