Abba (stands).....

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Have you considered one of these?
http://www.abbastands.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=2

I've not used one, but it looks expensive for what it is. For the same money you could get one of these (managed to get it a bit cheaper IIRC), which I have:
https://sslsecurity.co.uk/Aandrracin...D=277&CatID=84

More stable than the ABBA front lift looks and can be used with just a rear paddock stand (rather than ABBA). Only downside is as it goes through the headstock it might get in the way/prevent some jobs, but for 90%+ of front end work it's great. The other 10% is so infrequent that I'll just use the old "block of wood and car jack" bodge when the situation arises.

I just use a trolley jack under the manifold or if I'm not removing the forks, I use my rear paddock stand (don't own a front one) together with the axle removal lugs to raise the front wheel - 10 second job.

I really rate the ABBA stand too, although the adaptors aren't cheap. I now make my own.

Originally Posted by Tiger 55

You're doing it wrong!

It appears I may have the mounting kit the wrong way around

That'll teach me for not reading the instructions