Thruxton and Bonneville - swing arm stands

[modboy]

Just wondering how people do maintenance on Thruxtons, Bonnevilles etc. Mostly the pipes (I've got arrow 2 into 1) get in the way of universal paddock stands. So, I have this annoying way of chainlube'ing which involves me grabbing the rear wheel and hauling it round to move the chain round. I guess it's not an issue with the Scramblers since the pipes are set high, well away from the swing arm.

I like doing the basics of maintenance on my bike - would be keen to hear some ideas from people with the Triumph classics.

(tp moderator - sorry this probably should be under the maintenance forums, feel free to move) cheers.

[KiwiRat]

I built myself a table with a ramp. Saves on wear and tear on the old knees.

To cut a long story short, use the old 2 tonne car jack on the plates which your centre stand would attach to. (I'm assuming you don't have one fitted)

[Big Dave]

I just sit behind the tbird and yank the wheel around. Use a car jack if I need a wheel off the ground.

[trustme]

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I use this on my scrambler fits onto the main stand bosses on the bottom of the frame

[modboy]

Thanks for the comments guys.

I managed to get one that fits from Motorad in the weekend. Can't remember the brand, has a Made in Italy sticker on it and fits perfectly - easy as to lift the bike up on it too.

No more hauling the rear wheel round.

cheers
steve