Paddock Stand Bobbins, will they take the weight?

duncanpage · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

I know they're safe to use while washing the bike, servicing, etc, but is it ok to leave the bike on it all winter?

The zx6r has 10mm bobbins and I do use the bike occasionally but not as often as I do in the summer so its sitting on the paddock stand most of the time.

Is this safe? Or should I use the side stand instead for long periods of inactivity?

Wabby · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Karma :

My bike was on front and rear stands ALL last winter, and will be again this winter!
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What restriction?

L-Jam · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Karma :

Definitely mate. One of my Dad's bikes has been on paddocks for three years now Laughing

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duncanpage · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

Thanks guys

Didn't want to come out to find the bike sideways on the floor!
If you've not had any problems with it I'll leave it as is! Very Happy

L-Jam · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Karma :

Haha good luck Laughing

*Awaits 'my bike fell of the paddock stands' thread*

Karma

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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

Better to store it on a paddock stand than on a sidestand - this keeps the tyre off the ground and prevents flatspotting. The bobbins should take it no problem.