Paddock stands...

[McDuck]

Yo. Have used the search but have not found anything. What is the info on them?

[James Deuce]

Check your rear brake line. It probably runs under the swingarm like the 400.

That makes it a bit hard to use the L-Bracket style paddock stand.

There's no bobbin lugs on the swingarm like most bikes made after 2000.

I'm thinking having a go at re-routing the brake line along the top of the swingarm.

I'm assuming you meant a rear paddock stand. The front paddock stand that goes into the steering head will work for you.

[McDuck]

Yes i am thinking the rear stand...

[McDuck]

Check your rear brake line. It probably runs under the swingarm like the 400.

That makes it a bit hard to use the L-Bracket style paddock stand.


Nope, above. Would you like a few pics for when you re route?

[James Deuce]

Cool. Look here.

This is the sort of thing you want then.

<img src=http://www.motorbike-crazy.com/Shop/ToolsPics/FS/new%20rear%20paddock%20stand.jpg>

Any bike shop can get you one like this.

[McDuck]

Cool. Look here.

This is the sort of thing you want then.

<img src=http://www.motorbike-crazy.com/Shop/ToolsPics/FS/new%20rear%20paddock%20stand.jpg>

Any bike shop can get you one like this.

Yes. What sort of cost?

[James Deuce]

$100 or so depending on brand.

[McDuck]

Well i have one, payed a little bit more than that but the one i got looks stronger and better than the one in the pic :)

[sAsLEX]

That makes it a bit hard to use the L-Bracket style paddock stand.





This is the sort of thing you want then.



Well i have one, payed a little bit more than that but the one i got looks stronger and better than the one in the pic :)

pfft what you wanted was one of these, even works on single sided swingarms!

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25934&d=1139715458>

[JimO]

fuk off do you know how much wood costs

[pzkpfw]

fuk off do you know how much wood costs

People who say "money doesn't grow on trees" never tried to build anything.

[et al]

pfft what you wanted was one of these, even works on single sided swingarms!
Seriously - that block of wood is a great idea if all you are wanting to achieve is getting the wheel off the ground for chain lubing etc. I have used such a thing myself for years and has worked fine on many different bikes. On conventional swingarm bikes place the piece of wood under the right side wheelnut, or end of swingarm - my piece has a rebate to help it slip into place. It has been such a useful tool I was thinking of patenting it - maybe as the "et al world famous in Tawa wheel lifter" but now someone has stolen my idea will have to go back to working for a living to fund my retirement. PS if anyone is interested I can post a photo of my special piece of wood (settle people) and the dimensions, because my one is an ideal length for most bikes.

[sAsLEX]

because my one is an ideal length for most bikes.

Mine has a special finish to the two ends allowing it to adjust to different bikes and surfaces!

[pzkpfw]

It has been such a useful tool I was thinking of patenting it - maybe as the "et al world famous in Tawa wheel lifter" but now someone has stolen my idea will have to go back to working for a living to fund my retirement.

This is my made in Tawa "wheel lifter".

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63799

Cheers,

[FROSTY]

Be careful buying the really cheap and cheerfull padock stands. The slip joints crap out pretty fast. Theyll dump ya bike on the dirt pretty fast.
The old addage bigger is better doesn't apply with pit stands.

[McDuck]

Is oxford a good band?

[stevedee]

2x M10 bolts and a couple of stands

works for me for a few years. Cheers to the USA for that tip

spd:-)

[et al]

What a great bunch of "make doer's" we are - some fine examples of Kiwi ingenuity here. Getting back to the original question, you can't beat a good set of paddock stands if you are going racing or need to have the wheels off etc. We use the "Bike Lift" brand - these are very sturdy, made of thick steel tube. Cost around $200 for a set (Front and Rear) which is very reasonable I reckon.