Using a triple tree stand

[SirFallalot]

As simple as this is I can't get the frigging bike on it.

If I have it on the rear paddock, it just slides backwards as soon as the front lifts.
If I have it on the centre stand, it'll go up, but as soon as i let go, it'll slip forward and potentially make the bike come off the centre stand.

Is there a trick to these stupid things? Ratchet strapping aside.
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Lexmoto Valiant 125; 94 CB400; 96 CB750F2; 81 CB750 (restoring, lol not gonna happen); 2001 ZX9R(It's about to go :c); 2012 R1200R; 2015 R1200RS

[MCN]

They are dangerous bastirts.

I stopped using paddock stands years ago after getti g an Abba stand.

If one of the stands cannot roll then you will be fite-ing an hostile battle.

If you have the resolve to listen to this chap.


https://youtu.be/RpxJ6tUKJc0

Think about an Abba stand... Bit of an 'investment' but a joy to employ.

I never scratched paint on any bike using paddock stands and never had help. If you struggle doing it yourself then use another stand.

Sitting the side stand on a bit of 1/2" thick wood straightens the bike up a little leaving hands free.
Always keep a hold of the beast when using any stand.

I got a Sealey Hyd Bike bench years ago. I can use the Abba or my paddock stand on there too.
I hate taking a knee even if it's for a good cause.

https://abbastands.co.uk/

Giving a UK company a punt too.

Their Customer Service are proper helpful as well.
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[t121anf]

Love my Abbastand, I started with their normal stand and superbike front wheel lift, which I've now binned off.

I now have the "Front Lift Arm", used in conjunction with "Moto Glide"

It's perfect in my opinion, easy, quick and secure/stable. Also makes moving my bike to one side of the garage simple.

[stevo123]

As you have already said, rear must be supported first. Are you using bobbins and hooks on the stand? If not and you are simply going under the swing arm I can imagine it would slide.

Best bet is either get some hooks and bobbins or an ABBA my friend. (I have had no issued using a headstock stand myself as of yet. Ah jinxed myself now)

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

anyone got experience with the side-lifting centre stand thingy's:

https://www.motea.com/en/central-stand-suzuki-gsx-s-1000-s-katana-19-21-paddock-stand-constands-power-evo-137333-0?gclid=5h0pp1n9-en&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_c64iOCZ8QIVkuR3Ch2Z1QaZEAQYASABEgKcMfD_BwE
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[Tdibs]

If you have a centre stand, use a car jack and a block of wood, gently jack against the header pipes to pivot the front wheel just off the ground. (if you are trying to remove the front end)
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[SirFallalot]

Thanks for the suggestions

Yes these are dangerous bastards, the front one could easily knock the bike down on top of you if it slides too.

The rear one was sliding on the floor, not the swingarm, when I tried to push the front paddock down the rear paddock slid back, like cat and rat kinda thing.

I....just went with the ratched straps to the crash bars...

https://i.ibb.co/HF5WJdN/20210615-085135.jpg
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Lexmoto Valiant 125; 94 CB400; 96 CB750F2; 81 CB750 (restoring, lol not gonna happen); 2001 ZX9R(It's about to go :c); 2012 R1200R; 2015 R1200RS

[MCN]

[Nobby the Bastard]

[P.]

My GSXR is sat and has been sat on the same stand since March. I mount the front first because mounting the back compressed the front and was a cock to get the pin in without fouling the nosecone.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[MCN]

[ThatDippyTwat]

[Tdibs]

I usually put a heavy toolbox sitting on the rear one just to make sure there is no movement too.
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[SirFallalot]

[Mr Hammers]

[ThatDippyTwat]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[ThatDippyTwat]

Just home, and skies are distinctly grey. See what it's like tomorrow.
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