Paddock stand - Hooks and bobbins or not?

[toby_smith]

Hi there,

Just got my hands on a paddock stand. Just wondering if it's best to use hooks and bobbins, or use the universal "shoes" that come with it?

Cheers,

Toby

[Nicky S]

Hi there,

Just got my hands on a paddock stand. Just wondering if it's best to use hooks and bobbins, or use the universal "shoes" that come with it?

Cheers,

Toby

dose not really matter bobbins are there so they fit any side stand shoes are ok as well

they all do the same job

[Jamesy D]

Don't use the shoes if you have a '99 - '02, the position of the rear brake caliper fouls the shoes and prevents you getting a stable position on the swingarm, I've just learned this to my cost.

Use the bobbins, far easier, safer and quicker.

[TamSV]

I've found the bobbins way easier. The universal cups were a bit of a faff

[Nobbylad]

Bobbins, cups are bobbins

[tigersaw]

Bobbins and hooks scratched my swing arm.

[TamSV]

Bobbins, cups are bobbins

You wha?:confused:

Ah right, I see what you did there.:)

[flymo]

Go for the bobbins and forks, the cup things are not as stable. I've had bikes fall off stands with cups as they have a tendancy to slip.

[bobbleheadbarne]

On the front would head paddock fit under the nose fairing on my sv curvy ta all

[warrenhewitt10]

Bobbins and hooks scratched my swing arm.

?? the origional parts ruined mine, the bobbins keeps the bits of the stand well away from the swingarm

[Sid Squid]

Bobbins and hooks scratched my swing arm.
Bobbins were too short.

[andrewsmith]

go on ebay and search cottong reels. there is a guy selling them for around £20 a pair and they're spot on

[yorkie_chris]

Hooks and bobbins.

[Dicky Ticker]

If you have a rear stand with hooks you can only use it on a bike with bobbins,where as a normal plate stand is more versatile,depends if you only want it for your own bike hooks and bobbins or any bike,plates

[toby_smith]

It's only to be used on my own bike. have ordered a set of bobbins and some hooks. hopefully they'll arrive soon so i can give the chain a proper clean without fannying about!

[G]

Hook and bobbins I would say.

i dont use them but my swing arm now has a few scratches on it. I have a crap paddock stand too.

For future reference for me, its probably worth spending a bit more money on decent stands and bobbins.

[maviczap]

But if you want something that's really stable buy an ABBA stand

Mine slipped off the paddock stand with cups fitted, so I changed them for hooks and bobbins. Much safer, but not as good as the ABBA

[Specialone]

I have the ally motrax stand and im really pleased with it, it looks the booolloox.
I personally wouldnt trust anything but hooks and bobbins.

[STRAMASHER]

Duct tape over the hooks if you are worried about scoring the swing arm.

Only a few mill. clearance with my set up.

[andrewsmith]

But if you want something that's really stable buy an ABBA stand

Mine slipped off the paddock stand with cups fitted, so I changed them for hooks and bobbins. Much safer, but not as good as the ABBA

The ABBA stands look the way forward alot more practical than the paddock stands.
I did not trust the cups used them once on my stand and went and bought bobbins the following day.

Has anyone used a abba front lift?
as that will sway me into purchasing a set

[CarlosSV650S]

what size is required for k7 model, M6 or M8 ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRO-BOLT-SWINGARM-BOBBINS-SV650S-SV-650-S-03-06-BLACK-/250567190898?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a56f7e972

[Stephen McG]

My new Gladius is the first bike I have had without centrestand.
I go a rear paddock stand with cups but would not work on Gladius
It interfered with exhaust.
It could only fit on the very end of swingarm.
I took stand back and got one with hooks and bibbins.
this works a treat
SMcG in Glasgow