Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > General Motorcycles only > How to use Paddock Stands?

[david.hicks]

This may be a stupid question, but can anyone tell me how to use front and rear paddock stands on my bike (996) - my bikes have always had centre stands before

I have put it up on the rear stand OK, but taking it off again I felt like I was nearly going to drop the bike. I haven't tried the front stand at all yet as it is still on order from my local dealer.

I am sure there must be a technique to this (one of those "easy when you know how" things) so if anyone could fill me in I'd be grateful.

Incidentally, I don't know if it makes much difference, but I will have to be putting the bike on and off its stands by myself - I don't have any pit crew to help me - can you buy them from the Ducati Performance catalogue?