Sometimes I have to ask Mrs YMFB to lean on the back of whichever motorcycle I’m working on so I can rotate the front wheel. I have a roller somewhere, but to deploy that also needs Mrs YMFB. Should I be getting a front paddock stand or something else?
I've had mine for years, it's done, many GSXR's, R1, KTMSDR1290, 1299 etc, I've had to modify it so I can get the axle out and raised it so tyre warmers would rotate, it's similar to the one in the link,. Not how you'll get on with a 19" front wheel so it clears the ground, I would do a bit of research to ensure enough height. It's pretty stable, never had any issues. warrior-front-paddock-stand-ubrpdsfrt
Height is your main concern, to make sure it can in fact lift the front wheel off the ground, many don’t. Better still, treat yourself to an Abba Skylift.
I have the Warrior and it works fine with the 19" wheel. I do find that the back wheel then touches the ground so I put the bike on the centre stand on a plank of wood to give it a touch more height. Also have a roller but wheel always spins off at an angle.
Yes, get a front paddock stand. Or if you're a tight arse, get a block of wood, and get the mrs to put it under the forks when you lean on the back of the bike!
If I need the front wheel off the ground I put it on the centre stand and position a pre-set axle stand close to the front exhaust downpipe. Then I put my weight on the back to lift the front and slide the axle stand under the downpipe with my foot. Works a treat. Just noticed this thread is about a V4, whilst my reply is about my 1260. Oops!
