So who got what?

**Blackbird** · 7th January 2016, 13:41

Originally Posted by nzspokes

They are a clever stand. How is the GSX treating you?

Pretty good thanks - once I replace the OEM D214's

I've still got to set the suspension up properly which is part of the reason for the ABBA stand. The grunt is impressive but to be honest, the Street Triple took a heck of a lot of beating for the type of riding I do. If Triumph hadn't complicated the issue by strong hints of a Triple 800, I'd be the owner of a 675 RX by now instead of the Suzuki. Don't get me wrong, the Suzuki is a really nice bike - it's more a case of the Triple doing most things exceedingly well.

**98tls** · 7th January 2016, 18:17

Originally Posted by Blackbird

Got an ABBA superbike stand from my wife after some not so subtle hints. Came close to dropping the GSX-S trying to use the paddock stand which I bought for the Street Triple as the geometry is all wrong. The ABBA is fantastic - no effort required and completely stable. Have just ordered an attachment which lifts both wheels off the ground together.

Great service from the NZ distributor in Nelson too.

Thats pretty bloody cool indeed,havent seen one before,can i ask how much and the same for attachment your buying.

**Blackbird** · 7th January 2016, 20:19

Originally Posted by 98tls

Thats pretty bloody cool indeed,havent seen one before,can i ask how much and the same for attachment your buying.

From memory, about $230 for the main stand and fittings, and another $125 for the front wheel lift attachment, plus postage. Fully interchangeable between bikes, all you need is the bike-specific fitting to go either over or inside the swing arm. Money well spent for peace of mind. Google ABBA stands NZ. There are also some good vids on YouTube.

**98tls** · 7th January 2016, 20:33

Cheers...will do.

**Blackbird** · 8th January 2016, 09:18

Originally Posted by 98tls

Cheers...will do.

98tls, the accessories for the ABBA stand arrived this morning - photos below. So easy to get both wheels off the ground and remain rock solid. The lifting strap can either go round bobbins if you have them or round the swingarm itself. Suspension extension measurements already taken ready to set the suspension up properly

**nzspokes** · 8th January 2016, 09:30

Originally Posted by Blackbird

98tls, the accessories for the ABBA stand arrived this morning - photos below. So easy to get both wheels off the ground and remain rock solid. The lifting strap can either go round bobbins if you have them or round the swingarm itself. Suspension extension measurements already taken ready to set the suspension up properly

Thats cool, cheap to.