Abba vs NWS stands
 

Hi. Am looking for a stand that can be used one person and had settled on the Abba before seeing someone else mention NWS.

Before I buy just wondering if anyone could explain the pros/cons of either?

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

Abba requires adaptors to fit each machine, NWS has tapered pins so it doesn't require a kit to fit each bike, (but see comment below).
NWS has a back stop so the stand is locked upright once the bike is on it, Abba doesn't and isn't as stable.

Both work in the same way - they engage in the swingarm pivot to become effectively a centrestand, (a big one - oooer). I've owned both and I'd use either, but I wouldn't buy another Abba as the NWS is simply better and more stable.

Some people have rightly pointed out the pins on the NWS won't engage in a solid swingarm pivot, in this circumstance put a socket on each end and secure the stand to that, I've done this many times and it's perfectly stable, and the adaptors, (such as they are), are on your socket rail already rather than being extra cost.

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

what are the advantages of these stands over say paddock stands??

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

ten times more stable. easier to use on your own if on a slope. can fift the front end.

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

I don't think NWS stand are available any more.

I can't really see why a tapered adapters can't be used in the Abba stand for all bikes.

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

Hands up whose running bike (in gear) has fallen off a paddock stand
:smt039
But utter faith in an NWS - just more effort to build an NWS & put it on.

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

Thats what I thought, but the webpage is still up and running? :confused:

http://www.n-w-s.com/nws/

Someone said Pyramid bought yhe rights to manufacture them, which is backed up by the other bits for sale on the site

Because Abba wouldn't make as much money from all of us buying new adaptor kits ;)

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

Well spank my arrse and call me Susan. It looks like they are selling them.

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

Hi Susan.

I'll do the **** bit at the AR maybe.

Re: Abba vs NWS stands
 

I think andybrad tried this and it was a bit dicey.