Abba stand are they worth the money? - Page 2 - SV650.org

yorkie_chris · 15-01-13, 07:05 PM

They ripped harris' idea off as well!

15-01-13, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

They ripped harris' idea off as well!

Don't know about that one

maviczap · 15-01-13, 07:22 PM

Doesn't say which model, but this one has SV adaptors included

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Abba-Motor...item1c2f3eb0f3

Collection only though

yorkie_chris · 15-01-13, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by specialone

Don't know about that one

They were making those style paddock stands years ago.

15-01-13, 07:35 PM

Got one, thanks for the reply's.
Got it off fleabay it was just round the corner well sort of only £40 cash I will pop and get the fitting kit on my way home from work tomorrow then no doubt have a play lol

maviczap · 15-01-13, 07:51 PM

I had some extra adaptors with my paddock stand when I got it off EBAY.

I took them to ABBA who kindly identified which model they were for, so I could sell them on EBAY.

Helpful people I found

Check out their new front lift device thingy when you go there.

One word of caution, if you've got the front wheel & forks off, put something under the engine to stop it tipping forward, you'll have to do this anyway to raise the front wheel to get it off.

£40 that's a good price

15-01-13, 10:08 PM

Personally I think the Abba stand is a fantastic concept, but 100 odd quid for a couple of bits of square section mild steel, a mop handle, and some red paint????

Not what I call value for money.

Very tempted to buy the adaptors but just make the rest myself. I think on my bike the adaptors could even be substituted for a cut-off allan key to save buying them.

Mark_h · 15-01-13, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

I had some extra adaptors with my paddock stand when I got it off EBAY.

I took them to ABBA who kindly identified which model they were for, so I could sell them on EBAY.

Helpful people I found

Check out their new front lift device thingy when you go there.

One word of caution, if you've got the front wheel & forks off, put something under the engine to stop it tipping forward, you'll have to do this anyway to raise the front wheel to get it off.

£40 that's a good price

Their simple front lifter is not recommended for twins. It lifts by the exhaust headers and is usually spread across more than one which is a tad tricky on a V2. You can get a head lifter for under £50 or perhaps -Ralph- can knock one up for you after he's built his abba.

15-01-13, 10:22 PM

Or use a small bottle jack under the engine block.

15-01-13, 10:45 PM

I have an abba stand for my cb1r and to lift the front I use a jack on bottom of the engine to get front wheel off the ground. Works with a normal front paddock stand if you are only changing the front wheel. Hell of a lot easier to use on your own than a normal paddock stand.

15-01-13, 07:05 PM	#11
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. They ripped harris' idea off as well! __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

15-01-13, 07:22 PM	#13
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. Doesn't say which model, but this one has SV adaptors included http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Abba-Motor...item1c2f3eb0f3 Collection only though __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-01-13, 07:35 PM	#15
disco2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. Got one, thanks for the reply's. Got it off fleabay it was just round the corner well sort of only £40 cash I will pop and get the fitting kit on my way home from work tomorrow then no doubt have a play lol

15-01-13, 07:51 PM	#16
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. I had some extra adaptors with my paddock stand when I got it off EBAY. I took them to ABBA who kindly identified which model they were for, so I could sell them on EBAY. Helpful people I found Check out their new front lift device thingy when you go there. One word of caution, if you've got the front wheel & forks off, put something under the engine to stop it tipping forward, you'll have to do this anyway to raise the front wheel to get it off. £40 that's a good price __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-01-13, 10:08 PM	#17
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. Personally I think the Abba stand is a fantastic concept, but 100 odd quid for a couple of bits of square section mild steel, a mop handle, and some red paint???? Not what I call value for money. Very tempted to buy the adaptors but just make the rest myself. I think on my bike the adaptors could even be substituted for a cut-off allan key to save buying them. Last edited by -Ralph-; 15-01-13 at 10:11 PM.

15-01-13, 10:22 PM	#19
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. Or use a small bottle jack under the engine block.

15-01-13, 10:45 PM	#20
cb1000rsteve Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Abba stand are they worth the money.. I have an abba stand for my cb1r and to lift the front I use a jack on bottom of the engine to get front wheel off the ground. Works with a normal front paddock stand if you are only changing the front wheel. Hell of a lot easier to use on your own than a normal paddock stand.

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