Getting the rear wheel off the ground

[ZK-Awesome]

So I'm rapidly discovering the downsides to not having a centrestand, after spending a fair amount of time cleaning the GB250's chain (though having the 2nd exhaust in the way doesn't help). Being a 250 single it requires a fair bit of chain maintenance.

So basically I need a way of getting the rear wheel of the ground so that I can spin it when needed. Chain maintenance needs to be much less of a chore.

Paddock stand? Jack? Cheaper option?

[cowboyz]

paddock stand is gonna be the best idea. if the bike is light and you got a tiedown and a rafter in the shed then.................
paddock stands are fairly cheap nowadays

[Mom]

Cheaper option?

A mate to tip it off the rear wheel while it is on the side stand?

[sAsLEX]

[crash harry]

You pretty much already listed the best options. Paddock stand is the best idea, wish some bikes you can slip a jack under the swingarm on the opposite side to the sidestand and get the wheel up without anything jamming. Or lift under the bottom of the shock (if she's a mono-shock).

Do you have a carport or garage? Block & tackle from the ceiling around the swingarm on the right-hand side, put her on the centre stand and gently lift the wheel off the ground. Not too high, just enough that you can turn the wheel.

Or maybe a really big stoppie?

[Mom]

very nice pic of a propped bike

Did you have to pay heaps to get that special tool made?

[cowboyz]

what are the dimensions of that stand and where did you get it from? does it come in any other colours but brown?

[YellowDog]

what are the dimensions of that stand and where did you get it from? does it come in any other colours but brown?

He can't tell you: Patent Pending

[cowboyz]

damn.. I think the patent might have already been done now I think about it. heres the adults version. I near forgot about this.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lancebro...20465036173170

[sinfull]

Do them deck stand things come in different sizes ? think my bike might be slightly heavier so i think a slightly heavier guage of material might be the go !
mmmm now all i need is the right decking timber to wedge it into !

[ZK-Awesome]

Sounds like a paddock stand is the best idea (with the piece of wood coming a close second), hopefully the bike shop have them when I'm there next. I don't want to get one off the internet as I think my rear (drum) brake might get in the way of the stand. How thick are the rubber bits that the swingarm sits on?