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[steeevvvooo]

I was looking at paddock stands, but not sure if I need rear/front/both/abba

I know each has pro's and cons, and an abba would be the best bet for in the garage, but what do you take racing? Is it just a case of having a rear (maybe a front too?) as a minimum, and a helper on hand when you get off the bike?

Looking to get set up for the arrival of a bike so want to get something ordered asap...

Cheers!

[skidlids]

I Take front and rear stands along with a prop stand that slides over the footpeg and makes it easy for me to come and go without needing any help, Others use a front wheel grabber stand for the same reason

Rear stand gets used mainly for gearing changes, front stand doesn't get to much use but its there if I need to remove the front wheel

[ells]

Back paddock stand is a minimum. I think the best way is to get one that uses bobbins on the swinging arm as it feels a lot more positive when putting bike on stand.

I used one of those wheel chock stands for the front that you can roll the bike into and a rear wheel stand to make it steady and secure. I did have to buy a front this year to go under the headstock just to get the front wheels in and out.


Mark

[steeevvvooo]

cheers fellas. I recon a chock + rear for starters. Will get something ordered asap

[steeevvvooo]

These are the type of things you're talking about right? Have never bought stands before so apologies for seeming obvious questions...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-...em20bd6 14adc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STV-REAR-P...em483ae abef7

[bradders]

rear stand a minimum, I also use an axle stand as I dont have the one Kev is talking about but kinda works the same to rest it on when I get back

There are always plenty of front stands around to use if you don't have one, most of us happy to lend stuff or a hand

[PDL]

If you get a front get the yoke type

[antonye]

Are you going to the NEC bike show? If so, wait until then to buy stands.
I bought a pair a couple of years ago and they were practically giving them away - I think I paid £35 for a pair of front and rear stands!

[bradders]

agree - get the headstock one if you do and the bike show is cheap for stands

the first ebay link many use for transporting and stand at the track, I have a similar one and its ace

the second link isnt any good unless there are swingarm bobbins fitted - I use a cup type

[ells]

Originally Posted by antonye

Are you going to the NEC bike show? If so, wait until then to buy stands.
I bought a pair a couple of years ago and they were practically giving them away - I think I paid £35 for a pair of front and rear stands!

is true

+1 on the shows.

I used a wheel chock as I quite often am racing or trackdaying alone and they are easy to ride into. A good firm rear stand is the best, got to be nice and strong and secure. I only got a headstock style stand as it helps working on the bike at home. You can probably borrow front stands for a short while (I did at Pembrey).
Mark