Paddock Stand - SV650.org

12-02-07, 12:48 PM

Right - I have finally had enough of wheeling my bike up and down the driveway to lube the chain amogst other things, so it is time to shell out for a paddock stand, which leaves me with 4 questions, as follows:

1. Where is the best place to get one?
2. Is there anything I need to look out?
3. Can anyone recommend one for a K3 650s?
4. Is there anything I need to do to my bike in order to use the stand or will it just work?

Thanks all!

12-02-07, 12:50 PM

Might want to have a read of this thread

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=49355

Search is your friend

Biker Biggles · 12-02-07, 12:56 PM

Go the whole hog and get an Abba stand.Will cost more,but is so much more useful in the longer term.

timwilky · 12-02-07, 01:08 PM

Although I don't own one, I would always recommend buying an Abba stand.

I cheapskated and bought a traditional front/rear paddock stand set.

First thing I learned was I then had to buy bobbins/hooks as I didn't like using the cup system onto the swing arm.

Then using the paddock stand is a trick to learn as you have to set up one side, as you then apply load and the bike straightens up you then have to hook up the other side. Easy when you are used to it, but daunting for a first timer.

Now the front stand is a pain to use. I am always convinced that it is going to fall off.

I was given a front wheel grab type stand the other day. Brilliant for holding your bike upright. makes checking oil level a doddle. and also makes it far easier to then use the rear paddock stand as the bike is already upright.

However, the downside of traditional stands.

You cannot remove your forks.
You cannot do any rear suspension work or remove swinging arm.

So I guess an Abba is best compromise. I will probably invest in on one day. But with the money pit I call a garage I would be better setting up in business doing repairs just to get a return on my investment.

DarrenSV650S · 12-02-07, 07:41 PM

These are the cheapest I've found.
Click Here

12-02-07, 07:44 PM

ive got the champion stand with the V forks and bobbins, no probs here.

12-02-07, 08:27 PM

Northy's Harris paddock stand review & me agreeing

I got mine from Demon Tweeks mail order.

You'll prob need some bobbins, I'm using R&G ones

Sid Squid · 12-02-07, 08:36 PM

Buy an NWS, having owned both that and an Abba, I'd buy the NWS again rather than the Abba.

12-02-07, 08:47 PM

I love my Abba!!!
Not ABBA though......

Biker Biggles · 12-02-07, 08:58 PM

The advantage of the Abba stand is that you can buy them used on Ebay for £40--50.At least I did.
I've only ever seen a couple of NWS ones second hand.I believe the NWS stand is now made by someone else?

12-02-07, 12:48 PM	#1
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	Paddock Stand Right - I have finally had enough of wheeling my bike up and down the driveway to lube the chain amogst other things, so it is time to shell out for a paddock stand, which leaves me with 4 questions, as follows: 1. Where is the best place to get one? 2. Is there anything I need to look out? 3. Can anyone recommend one for a K3 650s? 4. Is there anything I need to do to my bike in order to use the stand or will it just work? Thanks all!

12-02-07, 12:56 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Go the whole hog and get an Abba stand.Will cost more,but is so much more useful in the longer term. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

12-02-07, 01:08 PM	#4
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Although I don't own one, I would always recommend buying an Abba stand. I cheapskated and bought a traditional front/rear paddock stand set. First thing I learned was I then had to buy bobbins/hooks as I didn't like using the cup system onto the swing arm. Then using the paddock stand is a trick to learn as you have to set up one side, as you then apply load and the bike straightens up you then have to hook up the other side. Easy when you are used to it, but daunting for a first timer. Now the front stand is a pain to use. I am always convinced that it is going to fall off. I was given a front wheel grab type stand the other day. Brilliant for holding your bike upright. makes checking oil level a doddle. and also makes it far easier to then use the rear paddock stand as the bike is already upright. However, the downside of traditional stands. You cannot remove your forks. You cannot do any rear suspension work or remove swinging arm. So I guess an Abba is best compromise. I will probably invest in on one day. But with the money pit I call a garage I would be better setting up in business doing repairs just to get a return on my investment. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

12-02-07, 08:36 PM	#8
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Buy an NWS, having owned both that and an Abba, I'd buy the NWS again rather than the Abba. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

12-02-07, 08:58 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	The advantage of the Abba stand is that you can buy them used on Ebay for £40--50.At least I did. I've only ever seen a couple of NWS ones second hand.I believe the NWS stand is now made by someone else? __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

12-02-07, 12:50 PM	#2
tricky Guest Posts: n/a	Might want to have a read of this thread http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=49355 Search is your friend

12-02-07, 07:41 PM	#5
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	These are the cheapest I've found. Click Here

12-02-07, 07:44 PM	#6
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	ive got the champion stand with the V forks and bobbins, no probs here.

12-02-07, 08:27 PM	#7
Law Guest Posts: n/a	Northy's Harris paddock stand review & me agreeing I got mine from Demon Tweeks mail order. You'll prob need some bobbins, I'm using R&G ones

12-02-07, 08:47 PM	#9
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	I love my Abba!!! Not ABBA though......

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