Silly question re paddock stands...

**magicmonkey** · 8th January 2010, 17:40

Originally Posted by Quasi

What they said. I have a paddock stand and always get one of my daughters to hold bike upright while i position and lift. Getting off stand is doable by myself (just) but i just dont have the dexterity (or apewoman arms) to hold bike upright and lift stand at same time.

It does seem a bit silly to me that they operate by cradling the lugs rather than having an attachment which clips over the whole lug and holds itself there, that'd allow you to position the bike with both arms then just use your foot for the stand...

Time for me to get on the invention block methinks!

**varminter** · 8th January 2010, 18:32

I have a paddock stand, used it on the 250 no problems. Was cacking myself putting the V-Strom on it but no worries, when it's taken off the stand I just ease it down , let the side stand touch then gently down the rest of the way. All good.

**cs363** · 8th January 2010, 18:39

Originally Posted by quickbuck

So.. That would be under $100 landed??

Looks the ducks for those workshop jobs.... that you need to do in the back and beyond too (thinking like after a trip over Danseys Pass).

I'd say just over with postage costs, but bloody trick little device.

**varminter** · 8th January 2010, 18:41

I have a mental image of someone laying the rear wheel on one, winding it up to 100 or so, then the sucker being spat out the back while the bike goes through the rear garage wall. Bound to happen.

**cs363** · 8th January 2010, 18:42

Originally Posted by varminter

I have a paddock stand, used it on the 250 no problems. Was cacking myself putting the V-Strom on it but no worries, when it's taken off the stand I just ease it down , let the side stand touch then gently down the rest of the way. All good.

A lot depends on the bike, the RF900 was easy as it had a solid rear grab rail and was easy as pie to put on and off the paddock stand by itself. The 748 for instance isn't quite so easy as there's nothing of substance to hold onto at the rear.
But as the OP wants something for his Aunt who has a duff wrist it probably doesn't matter how light or easy to manage the bike is for an able bodied person.

**cs363** · 8th January 2010, 18:43

Originally Posted by varminter

I have a mental image of someone laying the rear wheel on one, winding it up to 100 or so, then the sucker being spat out the back while the bike goes through the rear garage wall. Bound to happen.

Especially if alcohol is involved! It does have a non-slip surface on the bottom, so shouldn't be an issue in normal use.

**grusomhat** · 8th January 2010, 18:58

Paddock stands can be used if you are alone, it's just a scary move. Prop the sidestand up with wood until the bike is almost level, nervously make your way to the back of the bike and deploy the paddock stand.

Not the best move but good if you are in a pinch.

**Quasi** · 8th January 2010, 19:02

Originally Posted by grusomhat

Paddock stands can be used if you are alone, it's just a scary move. Prop the sidestand up with wood until the bike is almost level, nervously make your way to the back of the bike and deploy the paddock stand.

Now thats a useful tip. Thanks.

**Madmax** · 8th January 2010, 19:58

whats a centre stand

**cs363** · 8th January 2010, 22:06

Originally Posted by Madmax

whats a centre stand

A stand.
Centred.

**quickbuck** · 8th January 2010, 22:21

Originally Posted by magicmonkey

It does seem a bit silly to me that they operate by cradling the lugs rather than having an attachment which clips over the whole lug and holds itself there, that'd allow you to position the bike with both arms then just use your foot for the stand...

Time for me to get on the invention block methinks!

Give it a go.
The main reason for them being the way they are is so you can actually get the bike off without assistance.
It can flick up and tangle on the rear wheel, but not really for long.

They tend to be a little tricky to fit if you are in a rush, or on rough ground (Wanganui pits was really tricky!).

Else by all means, put your thinking cap on, there may well be something you can come up with.
Just because it doesn't exist now, doesn't mean it won't be better, or you can't improve things.

**quickbuck** · 8th January 2010, 22:27

Originally Posted by grusomhat

Paddock stands can be used if you are alone, it's just a scary move. Prop the sidestand up with wood until the bike is almost level, nervously make your way to the back of the bike and deploy the paddock stand.

Not the best move but good if you are in a pinch.

And most bikes that paddock stands are used on don't actually have a side stand.....

**Creeping Death** · 9th January 2010, 01:15

I've always used a trolley jack or even one of them daft wind up car jacks, good to remove the rear wheel,sit it as far back as is possible,start jackin her up (sidestand down) and as she rises up place blocks of wood or whatever under the stand,or park it against your garage wall and do the same,just remember to loosen the axle nuts first.
Actually,best to do it against a wall,if it tips over it won't hit the deck.

**cs363** · 9th January 2010, 07:53

Originally Posted by quickbuck

And most bikes that paddock stands are used on don't actually have a side stand.....

I think you might be looking at that from a racing perspective. Most people I know with sports bikes have a paddock stand purely for ease of servicing, I think you'd be surprised at how many are tucked away in peoples sheds.