Discussion
RedBull said:
RemaL said:
just 1 thing to say
"ABBA STAND"
+1 "ABBA STAND"
and I use a normal front paddock stand for front wheel removal, as the abba stand front lift won't fit my Duke. Just hoping a set of adaptors for a GSXR1000K1 come up on ebay - got to save a few quid where you can 
Have one for the K1200S (with a front lift) and to works really well. Good and stable even with both wheels out.
Howitzer said:
Will that not damage the fairing though if I want to lift the front wheel aswell?
If not then that seems just the job, I want the rear shock serviced or a new one anyway in the near future so could save me some hassle.
Dave!
Dave,If not then that seems just the job, I want the rear shock serviced or a new one anyway in the near future so could save me some hassle.
Dave!
the Abba Stand works on the swing arm pivot mounts and the standard front paddock stand I have mounts under the fork legs. Nowhere near the fairing. No good for fork removal but wheels and rear shock etc. no problem. The Abba front lift won't work on lots of bikes because of the fairing and/or exhaust routing. But don't confuse that with the "superbike" stand which is what we are talking about. The other option would be a front stand that uses the headstock. Costs a bit more but allows removal of the fork tubes. But for the rear I would recommend the Abba Superbike stand over anything.
Edited by RedBull on Friday 25th April 13:48
I use an Abba stand too. For front end work I either stick a jack uner the front end to raise the front or stick some ballast in my top box. Remember though that the front will get lighter as you remove the wheel, forks etc which may need countering if you have the back wheel off too
Howitzer said:
I suppose I better order one then.
It's initially only for an oil and filter change, lubing the chain etc, may aswell have the proper kit to do it.
Although it's cool to buy new stuff you don't really need a stand until you start taking wheels off. To lube the chain the quickest method I've found it to stick the bike on the side stand, lean the bike so that it's balanced on the front wheel and the stand and jam a bit of wood under the opposite side of the swing arm... takes seconds and now the back wheel is clear of the ground to lube the chain. Similarly you don't need to have the bike upright to change the oil until you want to get that last bit out and you can just hold it upright.It's initially only for an oil and filter change, lubing the chain etc, may aswell have the proper kit to do it.
The other thing you could invest in which will cost a similar amount is an engine crane which is always something that comes in handy. I lift and move my bike around on mine. I nearly built an abba stand but the engine hoist is more flexible... you can take the swing arm off for a start.
Edited by dern on Friday 25th April 14:10
Is there anywhere I can get the cup style attachments that fit under the swing arm for my cheapo paddock stand? It came with the hook sort to use with bobbins, but my swing arm doesn't have the holes to mount bobbins. Seem to see plenty of places selling the hooks to change cup style stands to hooks, but not the other way round.
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