OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! - SV650.org

09-08-12, 08:26 PM

Any time in the past I've needed the bike upright I've just popped it on the trailer, as it has clamps for the wheels and holds it nicely.

Well now I've got these here paddock stands, and I'm a bit scarred to use them as I can't escape the feeling that as soon as I lift one end the bike will roll in the opposite direction! I've thought possibly pop it in gear and lift the front first?

Am I being a big girl and worrying too much?

Any and all direction welcome!

Mark_h · 09-08-12, 08:58 PM

Many tutorials on YouTube. Basically rear first and have someone hovering round the front of the bike the first few times. Not mrs.ace unless you are looking for a divorce. Brick under the side stand to make he bike more vertical helps too.

Fallout · 09-08-12, 09:00 PM

Always do the rear first mate. The bike does roll as you lift it up, but only a little. Once it's up on the rear one, it's secure to lift onto the front.

Locate the rear stand in place (on axles or swing arm, depending on what type). So the stand itself will be lent over with the bike, with only one of it's wheels on the floor. Stand on the opposite side to the side stand, get your hand on the rear seat and pull the bike towards you, moving the paddock stand with it. Once the bike is upright, you should be able to put some weight down on the stand and effectively keep the bike upright. Double check the stand is still located properly, then push down and hoist away.

Pretty scary the first time you do it, but easy peasy after a while.

Fallout · 09-08-12, 09:02 PM

Actually, if you watch my Spark Plug tutorial, you'll see me do it and get the general idea!

Mark_h · 09-08-12, 09:08 PM

Seriously get someone you trust to "hover" the first time you try. After first 2-3 times it's easy but scary first time.

09-08-12, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallout

Actually, if you watch my Spark Plug tutorial, you'll see me do it and get the general idea!

Ah I see! Well I guess that answers my question, Yes I'm an idiot!

PS, Its the oil change tutorial you fool, I was watching you change plugs for ages!

09-08-12, 09:20 PM

Easy option - do what I did the first time... Use someone else's bike

Tomor · 09-08-12, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderace

Ah I see! Well I guess that answers my question, Yes I'm an idiot!

PS, Its the oil change tutorial you fool, I was watching you change plugs for ages!

That was just a shameless plug to get more views on his spark plug tutorial

09-08-12, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rino60

Easy option - do what I did the first time... Use someone else's bike

Sounds like a plan, any volunteers?

Tomor · 09-08-12, 09:24 PM

ill come and show you how to do it tomorrow eve if you like?

09-08-12, 08:26 PM	#1
Thunderace Guest Posts: n/a	OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! Any time in the past I've needed the bike upright I've just popped it on the trailer, as it has clamps for the wheels and holds it nicely. Well now I've got these here paddock stands, and I'm a bit scarred to use them as I can't escape the feeling that as soon as I lift one end the bike will roll in the opposite direction! I've thought possibly pop it in gear and lift the front first? Am I being a big girl and worrying too much? Any and all direction welcome!

09-08-12, 08:58 PM	#2
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! Many tutorials on YouTube. Basically rear first and have someone hovering round the front of the bike the first few times. Not mrs.ace unless you are looking for a divorce. Brick under the side stand to make he bike more vertical helps too. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

09-08-12, 09:00 PM	#3
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! Always do the rear first mate. The bike does roll as you lift it up, but only a little. Once it's up on the rear one, it's secure to lift onto the front. Locate the rear stand in place (on axles or swing arm, depending on what type). So the stand itself will be lent over with the bike, with only one of it's wheels on the floor. Stand on the opposite side to the side stand, get your hand on the rear seat and pull the bike towards you, moving the paddock stand with it. Once the bike is upright, you should be able to put some weight down on the stand and effectively keep the bike upright. Double check the stand is still located properly, then push down and hoist away. Pretty scary the first time you do it, but easy peasy after a while. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

09-08-12, 09:02 PM	#4
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! Actually, if you watch my Spark Plug tutorial, you'll see me do it and get the general idea! __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

09-08-12, 09:08 PM	#5
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! Seriously get someone you trust to "hover" the first time you try. After first 2-3 times it's easy but scary first time. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

09-08-12, 09:20 PM	#7
rino60 Guest Posts: n/a	Easy option - do what I did the first time... Use someone else's bike

09-08-12, 09:24 PM	#10
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!! ill come and show you how to do it tomorrow eve if you like? __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

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