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

**Toaster** · 11th November 2010, 18:35

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** · 11th November 2010, 18:41

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

**AllanB** · 11th November 2010, 18:47

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

**DMNTD:Me** · 11th November 2010, 18:55

Originally Posted by Toaster

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** · 11th November 2010, 19:15

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** · 11th November 2010, 19:15

Originally Posted by Henk

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!

**Toaster** · 11th November 2010, 19:25

Originally Posted by Henk

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** · 11th November 2010, 20:16

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:Me** · 11th November 2010, 20:18

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

...touch wood.

That could do it

**Owl** · 12th November 2010, 04:42

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

**not2slow** · 12th November 2010, 13:18

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** · 12th November 2010, 15:36

Originally Posted by 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?

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

...then so are we.

**bsasuper** · 12th November 2010, 17:09

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** · 12th November 2010, 18:00

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.