Best approach to using both a front and rear paddock stand set.

[Toaster]

Had used a rear stand in the past on my old GSXR1000K6 and now have both a front and rear stand for my GSXR1300K9.

I assume best policy is to lift the rear wheel first and then the front wheel when doing this alone?

Feedback appreciated on best practice technique to minimise risk of dropping the bike.

Thanks!

[Henk]

That sounds about right, it's what I do in any case, much lighter bike though.

[AllanB]

Good post - I want to know too as I have a rear and looking for a front.

[DMNTD]

I assume best policy is to lift the rear wheel first and then the front wheel when doing this alone?

For me...rear first and then I weight it to minimise the chances of it rolling off when I hoist the front.
If someone else is around I get them to stand on the handle of the rear stand (once hoisted) before I lift the front.

[Mental Trousers]

With race bikes there's no side stand so you pretty much have to do the rear first as the front is a lot more fiddly and not as stable because it can turn side to side. The rear you can do without help.

[puddy]

That sounds about right, it's what I do in any case, much lighter bike though.
Yeah, but he'll have those stands made out of steel beams! Should have stuck with the K6!:shutup:

[Toaster]

That sounds about right, it's what I do in any case, much lighter bike though.

Yes the BUSA is a bit of a lump when not in motion!

[onearmedbandit]

For me it's rear stand first, then front. It's quite interesting putting the bike on it's rear stand, balancing 190+kg of gixxer against my leg while I adjust the rear stand into position. Hasn't toppled yet, touch wood.

[DMNTD]

...touch wood.

That could do it :facepalm:

[Owl]

Mandatory rear first with mine, as the front is not designed to be used on its own.

[not2slow]

What about using a Triple Tree head lift stand as well? Rear stand first then head stand? Or can you use Head stand on its own?

[onearmedbandit]

What about using a Triple Tree head lift stand as well? Rear stand first then head stand? Or can you use Head stand on its own?

If you are talking about this sort of stand....

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...then so are we.

[bsasuper]

Dont get scared when using stands.Put the rear on first, put a bit of wood 1" thick under the side stand first to make the bike a bit closer the vertical, makes it much easier.Dont put the front on first unless of course you want the bike to fall over.

[nadroj]

Sit the rear stand in place on the bobbins.
With one foot holding a little weight on the stand pull the bike uprite with the rear passenger bar until sitting square on the bobbins then push down with your foot.

Make sure the front stand wheels have a smooth travel in front of them when lifting the front up nice & square.
If using the under fork model hold your foot on the stand & wiggle the handle bars to make sure the pins locate in the fork bottom recess.

[Toaster]

Thanks for all the replies. Very useful to all members here using or contemplating using the paddock stands/lifts.

[Quasi]

For me it's rear stand first, then front. It's quite interesting putting the bike on it's rear stand, balancing 190+kg of gixxer against my leg while I adjust the rear stand into position. Hasn't toppled yet, touch wood.

well - i am glad its not only me that finds the rear stand manouvre awkward - i thort it was just a girly thing:facepalm::innocent:

[Antonio]

Had used a rear stand in the past on my old GSXR1000K6 and now have both a front and rear stand for my GSXR1300K9.

I assume best policy is to lift the rear wheel first and then the front wheel when doing this alone?

Feedback appreciated on best practice technique to minimise risk of dropping the bike.

Thanks!

Go to youtube guys nd girls. Lots of videos about how it's done.
Regards

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yep, always rear first then front. The Scrambler is awkward to get on the rear stand but once up, stable enough. I really rate those "Bike Lift" brand stands FWIW

[Toaster]

All working well but the Hayabusa is a mighty heavy lump to lift that is for sure.

Thank goodness I am so damn good looking and strong.......:innocent:

[imdying]

Modest too :laugh:

[FROSTY]

Toaster. With a freind standing by (like right by hovering over the bars) TRY putting the bike on the front stand first. If you get the balance point just apsolutely bang on it might stay there.
Sorry if that sounds sarky but it really is that simple.
Word of warning too using two stands and being over casual on a rough surface if the back stands wheels cant turn -The stand can't roll forwards.When you flick the front stand that last little bit what can happen is the back stand starts to pivot around the wheels which worst case means the bikes on its side.
DON'T ask how I know this

[Owl]

Hell with all the drama, just buy something with a single sided swingarm. Wham, bam :done:

[Toaster]

Toaster. With a freind standing by (like right by hovering over the bars) TRY putting the bike on the front stand first. If you get the balance point just apsolutely bang on it might stay there.
Sorry if that sounds sarky but it really is that simple.
Word of warning too using two stands and being over casual on a rough surface if the back stands wheels cant turn -The stand can't roll forwards.When you flick the front stand that last little bit what can happen is the back stand starts to pivot around the wheels which worst case means the bikes on its side.
DON'T ask how I know this


Thanks mate. Very good tip. We have a smooth concrete garage floor and both stands work well. I am careful to lift both ends very slowly to ensure the bike stays over the same point on the floor and the roller wheels do all the work sliding under the frame then back out again - so the bike simply goes straight up and down without forward or rearward movement.

The only hard bit is getting that mighty rear heading up. For the first attempt, I used a plastic covered old skipping rope as a sling attached to a ceiling brace to steady the front end as a worst case back up to avoid the bike toppling over. Thankfully it wasn't needed at all and now I have the technique sorted.

Thanks for the useful posts.