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Paddock Stand Advice

gatdammit

gatdammit

Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
Stradista's,

I'm biting the bullet and finally removing my center stand. I love it but it's interfering with my rearset adjustability. And I never mind shedding weight. I must have a way of lifting the rear for storage, maintenance, etc. I've never used one of these so can you guys give some advice on:
- Bobbin vs axle-tube type
- Size needed for axle style
- Are cheap eBay/ Amazon models OK?
 
I'd say the ABBA (superbike) stand, to pick up on the swingarm pivots. It's vastly more stable than anything that goes under the swingarm, and leaves total access to the back wheel. You may not find adaptors listed for the HS, but they are easy enough to adapt. If you fancy this option, let me know and I'll check out what I did for the adaptors. My memory isn't good enough to tell you off the top of my head!

Nick
 
Are these pretty easy to one man? Like, if I was inserting sprocket side, would I have to balance it off the side stand to insert in the hub? Does it rock off the perched position pretty easy? I'm just having trouble envisioning fitting either type (hub, spindle) while the bike is resting on the side stand. I can almost picture it with the stands that allow the fulcrum bar oriented forward instead of behind, but not for mounting and dismounting.
 
I have used ABBA stands for all my bikes so far. It's a bit awkward on your own but I've never dropped a bike. practice makes perfect etc. You soft assemble the abba stand under the bike, then support the bike upright with one hand whilst positioning the abba stand into place with the other.

If you could measure up your adapters Nick I'd love to make a set, just in case I one day need to lose the centre stand.
 
I have a Pitbull front and rear stand and they work but it always feels precarious getting both wheels in the air that way. The rear stand is nice for chain maintenance as it's quick and easy to get the bike up. I've been eyeing these Abba stands. Buddy of mine has something similar to their skylift and we have used it to get my bike off the ground and both wheels removed. I would probably save lots of $$$ by getting this and being able to take the wheels off for tire changes as well as removing the forks and shock for service versus bring the whole bike in. It does look like the have a fitment kit for the hyper as well.
 
Has anyone tried a Dynamoto stand? Are they just for wheeling the bike around, or can they be made stationary for servicing? I've been eyeing them, my complicated car/bikes dance adds a good 10 mins of shuffling to every ride :(
 
The Abba looks a little overkill for what I need. I have a basic maintenance lift...that I've never been able to use because the center stand prevented a good seat on the lift pads. I also have access to a full lift at a hobby center in my community. The PitBull with pins for both sides of swingarm looks good for me. Thanks for all the comments.
 
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I have used ABBA stands for all my bikes so far. It's a bit awkward on your own but I've never dropped a bike. practice makes perfect etc. You soft assemble the abba stand under the bike, then support the bike upright with one hand whilst positioning the abba stand into place with the other.

If you could measure up your adapters Nick I'd love to make a set, just in case I one day need to lose the centre stand.
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Yes, no real problem getting the ABBA stand in position, but you do need to check the adaptors are in exactly the right place before you wind them in tight because they do seem to stray. Once tightened and the big 'andle is used to raise the bike, stability rules!

I'll check the adaptors, Rob. IIRRC, I just turned a little off the diameter of one I had already.

Nick
 
OK, ABBA stand adaptors: their 061 is a perfect fit for the RH bolt end, but the same one is a little too small on the inside diameter for the LH nut end, unless you don't mind rounding the very tips of the hex! I spun an 061 in the lathe and bored it by a few thou. I can't measure it exactly because I think it's doing service holding a Gilera NordWest off the ground! I've often wondered about buying their expensive workshop set of adaptors, but have made do with the few I have so far.

Nick
 
gatdammit said:
Re-he-he-healy...They want $40 more for the dual pin option. I guess the smaller of two diameters would work on both sides.
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Hmm, well that MAY explain why I have to be a little cautious with it (it's nearly wobbled off the pin before, when I was letting it run in first, a no-no anyway). For standard stuff however it's fine, I've replaced the chain and sprockets, done plenty of chain maintenance and left it stored up on the stand with no problems.
 
I'll be going with Pit Bull as they have already won me over with customer service. Was met with a routine problem when filling out the order page: does not ship to FPO. Most automotive suppliers don't, which is very frustrating. I used their customer service app and the manager wrote me back. Not only will they make a special shipment to my FPO, but they even have a military discount. Sold.

I'll probably get the double pin. We get severe winds during the winter and I don't want to roll the dice.
 
Use the same center stand but without the spring . I do that every time y wash the bike or when I do some work in the bike. It takes 1 minute to put it on and off.
 
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