Front Paddock Stand

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by Carlos Fandango, Oct 28, 2013.

  1. #1 Carlos Fandango, Oct 28, 2013
  2. these will do the job. bear in mind though you won't be able to use the steering lock while on one of these stands.

    if you get a thru headstock stand you may be able to have the wheel off the ground and the steering locked. (though not useable with some Dukes)

    TBH having the tyre on the ground for a short period of time in storage will make negligable difference. i had mine on rear stand only for 2 years - never moved it at all. when it came off the stand it went straight in the van and off to snetterton for 2 days!
     
    #2 SteveO916, Oct 28, 2013
  3. Thanks Steve, don't use the steering lock so that will be fine, the main reason is so I can have the wheel off the ground to turn it and clean properly
     
    #3 Carlos Fandango, Oct 28, 2013
  4. I had one of these and could never get it to stay up, so i adjusted the ends, so that they could fit in the holes in the bottom of the forks.

    Much more sturdy than these ones i found, although Al has a through frame stand that is solid and very easy to make, drop him a PM also there is a thread somewhere with a pic.
     
    #4 paulk563, Oct 28, 2013
  5. i've never had a problem with these stands....been using them for 20+ years.

    there is a right way to use these stands - and as i found out from a relatively new to biking mate - a wrong way to use these stands.

    1 of the bars sits under the fork leg and the other behind it.
     
    #5 SteveO916, Oct 28, 2013
  6. Another advantage is that you can remove the forks if required and it's easier to fit the wheel as the forks are unloaded and line up easier. :upyeah:
     
    #6 Dukedesmo, Oct 28, 2013
  7. I have a pair of these, they are fine and work well
     
    #7 Lumbux, Oct 29, 2013
  8. 2 step ladders, short scaffold pole and a couple of ratchet straps have worked very well for me over the years :)
     
    #8 Cornish Duke, Oct 30, 2013
  9. very elegant solution, however at under £20 for a front stand, the step ladders and scaffold pole might not end up being a budget solution after all.
     
    #9 Carlos Fandango, Oct 30, 2013
  10. My stands.......maximum cost £10..........

    SW.jpg

    Stand.jpg

    RearSt1.jpg

    Front2.jpg
     
    #10 Ghost Rider, Oct 31, 2013
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  11. Anyone recommend a thru headstock front paddock stand for my 1993 900SS? Sorry to hijack someone elses thread!!
     
    #11 ush1000, Nov 3, 2013
  12. Feel free to high jack, I've considered that option
     
    #12 Carlos Fandango, Nov 3, 2013
  13. I got one like this. I put a bit of pipe lagging on it in a couple of places to protect mudguard etc when I'm geting it in position.
    motorcycle front paddock stand | eBay
    It came with 5 pins for various headstocks. SS one is 17mm. Bike is best on rear stand before using front stand.
     
    #13 900streetfighter, Nov 3, 2013
  14. Perfect thanks I'll get one of those and start taking the front of the bike to bits. Keeps me out of trouble through the winter months!!
     
    #14 ush1000, Nov 4, 2013
  15. But you won't be able to adjust or replace your headstock bearings though........

    AL
     
    #15 Ghost Rider, Nov 4, 2013
  16. Trolley jack and bit of wood strategically placed for headstock.
     
    #16 900streetfighter, Nov 7, 2013
  17. Or a more stable, less risky method with a cross bar through the frame for less than £10......
     
    #17 Ghost Rider, Nov 7, 2013
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