Is there an issue with concrete itself? or just getting tires off the hard surface because of flat spots? Is there a cheaper alternative than getting a front and a back stand? Anyone?

 

I believe it is to prevent flat spots, take the weight off the suspension, as well as prevent cracking and drying out of the the tires from the cold ground. I put carpets under my tires to try and keep them off the bare concrete. I may buy a stand in the future but i got my bike recently and dont really have any more money for that atm lol.

 

Check out ebay. I found a set for 70 and another for 83. I was just wondering if you really need them both, or is the rear one sufficient