After reading the another thread recently I thought I'd share a tip thats works and is in anyones price range.
Can't afford a paddock stand???
Or looking for a easier way to do chain cleaning/lubing on trips and rideouts.....
All you need is a scrap stick of wood and possibly a nut and bolt.
If you already have swingarm savers (crashbungs) or spools for a paddock stand then you're half way there already.
If not...
Locate on your bike's swingarm a threaded bolt hole.
See pic below where my swingarm saver is located. (circled)
You'll need to obtain a bolt that's approx. 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and a nut.
Hmmm....I believe the size is 8mm x 1.25
(someone correct me if I'm wrong)
Put nut on bolt about halfway up.
Make sure you turn the bolt in a fair ways into the swingarm and then tighten the nut , but not overly tight, against the swingarm.
There's really no danger of the bolt coming out if it's in far enough, it just protects the threads in the swingarm should something ..heaven forbid.. happen to the bolt.
Next we'll need a small bit of lumber like this 2 x 4 I use (see pics).
You will have to work out the length on your own as there are lots of variables as to the height.
With your bike on the sidestand measure distance from bolt, crash bungs, etc. to ground.
You want your board height to be about 1/4" longer than your measurement...but you may want to start at 1/2" longer till you get the right height.
Remember you only have to get the wheel off the ground far enough to turn.
Now that you have your board and mount on bike....
The absolute first thing to do every time is...
MAKE SURE YOUR SIDESTAND IS FULLY DEPLOYED!!!
If it's not... you're about to turn your bike over.
Place board under swingarm mount of your choice at an angle.
(see pic)
Using your hand (or hands) take weight off this side by pushing the bike over on or towards the sidestand.
At the same time give the board a kick or two at the bottom until it is as vertical as possible and now you'll be able to roate that rear wheel!!
(see next 2 pics)
Amazingly sturdy...
Now you can get on the other side and clean and lube that chain....and perhaps clean the wheel with much more ease and no fear of the bike tipping over.
Actually the chain looks OK ...need to work on those hands!!
To remove... just pull out with one hand at bottom of board and using the other hand to take weight of the bike. (pushing towards sidestand)
There you have it... cheap as dirt and works a treat!!!
BanannaMan's simple paddock stand solution.