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Blackwolf
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PostPosted: 20:24 - 10 Apr 2011    Post subject: Paddock Stands Reply with quote

Evenin' all.

Jus a quick question to ask if anyone had any paddock stands i could borrow for me to use to aid me in fixing my bike after this: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=216353


any help much appreciated. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:37 - 10 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buy one...They're only like £20-£25 each on ebay.

Or get a few of your mates to lift it up for you. Laughing
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 10 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stinger wrote:
Buy one...They're only like £20-£25 each on ebay.

Or get a few of your mates to lift it up for you. Laughing


Wish i could afford it for one Laughing

and were moving house so little room to store when off the bike
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PostPosted: 23:33 - 10 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Text me i gotta rear one x
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PostPosted: 23:47 - 10 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've one I'm not using, feel free to pic it up.

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PostPosted: 00:49 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just use a couple of axle stands, much less space needed than a paddock stand and just as sturdy I found. (10 quid from Lidl Wink)
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PostPosted: 00:51 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forgot to say, before anyone says how easy it is to use the paddock stand etc... I've lifted the back up onto them on all height settings by tipping the bike to one side then tipping it to the other etc, not as quick but not as difficult or long as you might expect.

Same with the front (although I did use a trolley jack to lift that then dropped it onto the axle stands at their highest setting)
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PostPosted: 01:25 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

andym wrote:
Forgot to say, before anyone says how easy it is to use the paddock stand etc... I've lifted the back up onto them on all height settings by tipping the bike to one side then tipping it to the other etc, not as quick but not as difficult or long as you might expect.

Same with the front (although I did use a trolley jack to lift that then dropped it onto the axle stands at their highest setting)


Good for using under some upside down pegs for removing the swingarm or anything else that would usually be supporting the weight of the bike on paddock stands.

I got that off a photo on here somewhere so credit to whoever did that.
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PostPosted: 06:31 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

When my sump went and I had no paddock stand, I just kicked it on its side, using a thick rug in had in the shed to act as ballast against the gravel patio.

Cardboard is equally effective. It also meant that getting the exhaust headers on and off was a doddle and the sump was RIGHT there!

Your bike's already unfortunately broken but this will be a cheap, temporary measure if you have the space! I presume its to get at your downpipes no?

https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C10%5C28%5Cbikepics-1464489-full.jpg

Not a good pic since it was taken in the dark... but if you can't get the stand.. consider that too.
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PostPosted: 07:57 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Tot wrote:
When my sump went and I had no paddock stand, I just kicked it on its side, using a thick rug in had in the shed to act as ballast against the gravel patio.

Cardboard is equally effective. It also meant that getting the exhaust headers on and off was a doddle and the sump was RIGHT there!

Your bike's already unfortunately broken but this will be a cheap, temporary measure if you have the space! I presume its to get at your downpipes no?

https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C10%5C28%5Cbikepics-1464489-full.jpg

Not a good pic since it was taken in the dark... but if you can't get the stand.. consider that too.




That picture makes me want to barf.


Surely there is a risk of hydrolock by intentionally laying a bike on it's side, i.e. oil working past the rings or into the airbox via breathers etc?
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PostPosted: 08:29 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got front and rear ones you can borrow if you're passing Milton Keynes.

PM me if you want them Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:25 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

No risk of any fluids because it was totally drained - oil and coolant. I made sure of that first before kicking it on its side. I did have to bleed the brake lines entirely though, but seeing that I was due to service the calipers at the same time, it didn't matter much.

If your bike is in a wreck, then it could just be as cheap to do it that way.
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PostPosted: 19:30 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I dont understand this.

You all ride really really nice bikes, but cant afford paddock stands !
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PostPosted: 08:21 - 12 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

^^^^^AGREE^^^^^^^
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PostPosted: 08:41 - 12 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a set you can borrow if you want!
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PostPosted: 12:46 - 12 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a set, but would need them back fairly quick as i need them soon
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PostPosted: 15:04 - 12 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Abba Stand > Paddock Stands.
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PostPosted: 08:56 - 13 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Tot wrote:
I made sure of that first before kicking it on its side.


What did it do to you deserve that "kick" ? I would be very gental laying a bike on its side!

I got a few paddock stands off ebay for £35 quid delivered!
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