Paddock stand pointless with an Abba?

[HoL]

I've finally got round to getting myself an Abba stand for all my tinkering which as far as I can see makes my rear paddock stand completely redundant. Before I sell it just want to check I'm not missing any uses for the paddock stand that would mean it's worth keeping it am I?

[flymo]

It can still be useful, especially when you are working around the middle of the bike and need the Abba stand out of the way.

[HoL]

Good point, I was going to get a headstock stand instead but for the price thought I may as well go for the abba. I only have about a quarter of the amount of room in my shed you've got at yours. A bit of shed rearranging may be called for & I'll keep hold of it for a while to see how much I use it.

[flymo]

you know of course, determined by sods law, that the day after you get rid of it will be the day you need it :-)

[HoL]

LOL, too true. Maybe I can sell it to the wife so it'll stay in the shed :)

[jambo]

I have a selection of stands and I'd simply say:
A rear paddock stand loads the rear suspension, making it perfect for adjusting the chain.
A front & rear paddock stand keeps the bike both elevated and level, sometimes useful.

If I could only have 1 I'd have the Abba / NWS stand, but if I could keep both I would.

Jambo

[Bibio]

never needed any rear stand and manage everything with the ABBA and it has never hindered what i want to do but i also got the swingarm removal kit which is great for doing major work, i actually gave my paddock stand away. however i still use a front stand.

[HoL]

Next question.... I was expecting the adapters to be magnetic or something but they're not and they fall out. How do you keep them in the stand or don't you?

[Bibio]

grease

next question

[HoL]

Ohhh erm.. Does it come in other colours?

[The Idle Biker]

Ohhh erm.. Does it come in other colours?

He heh he HoL!!!
:)

[muzikill]

i just checked the swingarm removal kit on abbas website - didnt know this!