Good for swingarms, shocks and linkages. I've heard of step ladders working at supporting the weight of the bike.

 

Just buy a rear wheel stand... it's not like you'll only use it once.

 

harbor freight has a rear stand for about $40 it looks cheap but it supports a super hawk just fine and is great for sprocket changes, chain lube and taking of the rear wheel.

 

+1 on the harbor freight stand. It works just fine and the price is right. google search and you can usually get a 20% off coupon.

 

I used a floor jack under the motor and 2 jack stands to support the engine case side to side when I had to swap shocks last month. it worked, but not near as stable to rip off a wheel/tire as a swingarm stand is.

 

Thanks for the advice guys. When I was at the store buying the tire, they had a deal on a stand that lifts at the swingarm. Like you said I will get good use out of it.

 

Sure beats buying fairings, mirrors, mufflers or whatever else it breaks when it falls over.