Are ABBA still the 'go to' stands?
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As above really, I'm looking at getting a bike stand that can lift from the centre, allowing fork or swing arm removal. Are ABBA still the go to stands or are there better options out there now?
It will be needed for a variety of bikes so a few fitting kits will be getting ordered at the same time
It will be needed for a variety of bikes so a few fitting kits will be getting ordered at the same time
Love my Skylift , of the similar options I thought it best overall.
If you do get one , you will find you wont need as
many fitting kits as you think.
I have 2.5 kits(bought a 8mm pin for the 500) , some of the fittings are machined with a step in them , so for example, the kit for my 2018
S1000R fitted the 1998 R1..Ive had 6 different bikes on my stand from the 2 kits I bought.
You can also buy a universal swingarm removal kit if you do want to strip a bike down completley.
If you do get one , you will find you wont need as
many fitting kits as you think.
I have 2.5 kits(bought a 8mm pin for the 500) , some of the fittings are machined with a step in them , so for example, the kit for my 2018
S1000R fitted the 1998 R1..Ive had 6 different bikes on my stand from the 2 kits I bought.
You can also buy a universal swingarm removal kit if you do want to strip a bike down completley.
AceOfHearts said:
As above really, I'm looking at getting a bike stand that can lift from the centre, allowing fork or swing arm removal. Are ABBA still the go to stands or are there better options out there now?
It will be needed for a variety of bikes so a few fitting kits will be getting ordered at the same time
Take a chance on them It will be needed for a variety of bikes so a few fitting kits will be getting ordered at the same time
I got an Abba skylift a couple of weeks ago, its very good, already made alot of tasks easier.
In terms of customer service, i had a leaking hydraulic ram, contacted Abba, and next day a new ram was on my doorstep and they didn't want the old one back, no messing about, very impressed.
Matt
In terms of customer service, i had a leaking hydraulic ram, contacted Abba, and next day a new ram was on my doorstep and they didn't want the old one back, no messing about, very impressed.
Matt
Got mine used on ebay years ago when I was just starting riding, haven't seen anything better since. Just used the swingarm kit to remove my swingarm and check/grease all the bearings.
Theres a chap selling the workshop kit on no limits social Facebook group- basically every bobbin abba make in a case which might be worth a look if you're going to be using it for lots of different bikes.
Theres a chap selling the workshop kit on no limits social Facebook group- basically every bobbin abba make in a case which might be worth a look if you're going to be using it for lots of different bikes.
Paddock stand for summer. Abba stand for winter.
I'd probably go with the sky lift it i was doing maintenance. Which i don't.
The other week I did not tighten up the engine bolt properly on the abba stand on the S1000RR. I moved the bike and it popped out and left a small (but noticeable) gouge in an otherwise pristine bike. I then had to deadlift the bike by myself an inch or so to allow me to get it back onto the stand. F Me.. it was heavy.
I'd probably go with the sky lift it i was doing maintenance. Which i don't.
The other week I did not tighten up the engine bolt properly on the abba stand on the S1000RR. I moved the bike and it popped out and left a small (but noticeable) gouge in an otherwise pristine bike. I then had to deadlift the bike by myself an inch or so to allow me to get it back onto the stand. F Me.. it was heavy.
I've got a Constands lift for mine. It doesn't lift as high as the ABBA but still gets the front and rear wheels off the floor. You can adjust the pivot as to have the bike level or one wheel higher than the other. It's great if you have a smaller garage as it allows you to move the bike easily and get the bike right up against the wall 
I've used my abba stand for c10 years on various bikes and I think it's a fantastic piece of kit. Bike off the deck and secure in seconds. I also added the arm that enables you to pull down on the swing arm, thus lifting the front wheel off the ground securely. Highly recommended. Much better than a paddock stand if you're working on the bike.
Crudeoink said:
I've got a Constands lift for mine. It doesn't lift as high as the ABBA but still gets the front and rear wheels off the floor. You can adjust the pivot as to have the bike level or one wheel higher than the other. It's great if you have a smaller garage as it allows you to move the bike easily and get the bike right up against the wall
Which model is that? I'm keen on getting a similar stand. Used to have a eazy rider stand, made life so much easier stripping a speedtriple down to a bare frame, sold it when I got into other things, now with the LC I have a work bench and paddock stands, I'd have another eazy rizer no problem
https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts
https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts
CousinDupree said:
mikedxb said:
Putting to one side space limitations and the ability to move a bike around the garage, for "comfortable" and secure access for motorcycle maintenance, is a hydraulic work bench still the best choice?
Yes, by far. You can also park a bike on it, when not in use.Just do it, should have bought one many years ago.
anonymous said:
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I have a variety of stands, most of which get used occasionally, but the bench is in constant use. You can use most of the stands you need to work at a comfortable height, strap it down at either end, or whatever is needed. I've restored about a dozen bikes now using one KD Bench. It's also on wheels so easy to park a bike on it and move to one side for storage.There's a reason why every bike mechanic has one..
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