Stands for working on yer sprots bark

**Pwalo** · 2nd April 2007, 11:28

I've got a paddock stand for working on the SV. It's splendid for all those essential jobs, but really is a two person act.

Does anyone know of something similar which a short, lightweight fen weasal could use to elevate the rear of his sporty(ish) two wheeled velocopede, without external assistance?

**skelstar** · 2nd April 2007, 11:49

Hmmm...is it one where the swing arms just fit into a 'cradle' each side? That type shouldn't be a two-person really...although my grab-rail is fair useful in this exercise.

**Nutter34** · 2nd April 2007, 12:21

Originally Posted by Pwalo

I've got a paddock stand for working on the SV. It's splendid for all those essential jobs, but really is a two person act.

Does anyone know of something similar which a short, lightweight fen weasal could use to elevate the rear of his sporty(ish) two wheeled velocopede, without external assistance?

ABBA stands from the UK... They 'plug' into the swingarm pivot holes. One man job and bike is stable as...

**Smokin** · 2nd April 2007, 14:12

I have a set of ABBA stands, Bloody fantastic things.
The main stand is a wee bit tricky to put on but once in place its no sweat lifting both wheels off the deck, And as Nutter34 said, Very stable.

**Pwalo** · 2nd April 2007, 14:23

Thanks guys. I've had a quick look at the Abba site, and the Superbike stand looks like the ideal solution.

Never thought I'd actually miss having a centre stand!

**imdying** · 2nd April 2007, 15:50

Paddock stand... have one for my SV... it's a one person job. Lift it up from the back... with a Swanman stand, she ain't going nowhere but up on the stand... getting it off, well that's a 2 second exercise... stop it (the stand) rolling with your foot, push it forward, off the stand, place bike on side stand. Done!

/edit: Hmmm, or did I get a Frosty stand? OAB, where the heck did these things come from again??? Regardless, recommended!! (CHEAP TOO!)

**eliot-ness** · 2nd April 2007, 16:45

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[Quote.] Designed and made by a KIWI based in the UK, these quality race stands have sold literally by the thousands in Britain and Europe.

This stand is essential equipment for both road racers and serious road riders. Road riders can service their chain or remove their rear wheel with ease.
This unique design folds flat when not in use, so it won't take up much space in your car, boot or garage.

The stand is adjustable for height and width so it can be setup for a range of different bikes... from an FJ1200 to an RG50.
The handle slides forwards through the stand, which prevents the bike rolling off when parked on the stand.This makes long term bike storage around younger kids a heck of a lot safer
The handle length is the longest I've seen, ensuring lifting the bike with ease.

This stand will suit any modern sports bike or race bike.
I can supply the stand with either the under swingarm cups pictured or with bobbin V fittings.
Modern Sport bikes have bobbin threads cast in the bottom of the swingarm for exactly this application
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I have one of those supposedly two man stands. If you put a block of 4x2 under the side stand to get the bike almost upright it's easy to operat solo but Frosty's stands would be a much better idea and they're much cheaper

**Morcs** · 2nd April 2007, 17:09

Anyone know where i can get a stand for an nc30? ... single sided swingarm and all makes convention stands a bit useless

**Luckylegs** · 3rd April 2007, 15:06

In my garage (PM sent...)

**ninjac** · 4th April 2007, 15:49

Does anyone use the front wheel holder/stand from Ventura. That looks like a good tool for holding it upright to put rear stand on. Also for keeping bike upright when loading in van/tray/trailer.

**short-circuit** · 21st September 2008, 07:13

where have people purchased their Abba stands from?

**Tony.OK** · 21st September 2008, 13:45

Originally Posted by ninjac

Does anyone use the front wheel holder/stand from Ventura. That looks like a good tool for holding it upright to put rear stand on. Also for keeping bike upright when loading in van/tray/trailer.

Yeah mate, have one in my van, makes life so easy. Roll into it and let go, only need minimal tie downs because its so secure.

**short-circuit** · 21st September 2008, 20:09

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Yeah mate, have one in my van, makes life so easy. Roll into it and let go, only need minimal tie downs because its so secure.

Where'd ya get it and what did you pay?

**Tony.OK** · 21st September 2008, 20:29

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Where'd ya get it and what did you pay?

Any bike shop should be able to get them, I think I paid about $170ish.
Theres a couple on TM at the moment, just make sure they are the right size for what you need, I think they come in 2 sizes, 1 to suit sportsbikes and 1 for offroad size wheels.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-176813435.htm