Front stand alternative?

[d3vi@nt]

I have a pitbull rear stand, but no stand for the front. I need to change the front tire, but can't figure a stable way to get it off the ground.  I can't do the garage rafter ties I've seen posted here in the past.

Any creative (safe) ideas that won't break the bike or the bank?

[d3vi@nt]

Did some more searching and found some similar threads. Lacking jack stands or a jack, looks like a proper stand will be my best bet.

[sofadriver]

I can't do the garage rafter ties I've seen posted here

you can try suspending it under a stepladder.
just park the ladder so it stradles the front end.

[WetDuc]

I lift my bikes under a 2nd story porch with ratchet straps.

[WTSDS]

My way is very unstable and I don't recommend it but works for me and my M900, the front wheel has been off several times and did a fork service. A scissors type car jack bearing under the bottom of the exhaust valve cover as close to the exhaust port as possible, with a bit of cardboard for scratch protection. You have a pitbull stand with a much wider footprint than my centrestand, will be a tiny bit less unstable. Don't bump anything while the 'bike is suspended, pray there are no earthquakes. Loosen all nuts and bolts before lifting.

[d3vi@nt]

Thanks for all the feedback.  Since I have no stands, jacks, or straps, I'd probably be money ahead investing in a good stand.