Page 2 of 4
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:36 pm
by Bustaspoke
Skub wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:29 pm
Great bits of kit. I never use my paddock stands now. The front lift works well enough when you get the bike up,but the actual process of pushing down on the rear while tightening the strap can be a bit of a faff. I probably don't do it often enough.
Learn from this guy's mistakes and don't overtighten the swinger mounts.
^^^That's the video I mentioned up there^^^
It was good of him to post it
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:37 pm
by Yorick
I've got a set of these for when pals bring their bikes round
- 20220219_133231.jpg (1.96 MiB) Viewed 1531 times
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:40 pm
by Taipan
Yorick wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:28 pm
Taipan wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:26 pm
Yorick wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:20 pm
Last time used my Abba stand was to take the Ohlins shock from my last GSXR about 3 years ago. Prefer the paddock stand for normal jobs.
Can I borrow it then? Could you drop it off tomorrow morning?
I'll drop it off in the morning . Hope it's not cold over there ?
Few clouds in the Sky at Canvey island at the moment, but still lovely and warm...
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:44 pm
by Yorick
Taipan wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:40 pm
Yorick wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:28 pm
Taipan wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:26 pm
Can I borrow it then? Could you drop it off tomorrow morning?
I'll drop it off in the morning . Hope it's not cold over there ?
Few clouds in the Sky at Canvey island at the moment, but still lovely and warm...
Get the barbie on
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:47 pm
by Taipan
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:14 pm
by exportman
One of the things I noticed on the lift over the stand is the right hand support has a hex socket screw as well as the hand screw.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:21 pm
by MingtheMerciless
Makes getting at the back of the ZH2 much easier and safer than using the paddock stand. Its a big heavy bike and I'm a scrawny runt.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:22 pm
by dern
If you want to do some bigger jobs then the skylift is worth its weight. I couldn't see the point of the stand over paddock stands but if you're not confident with paddock stands then it looks more stable.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:37 pm
by Dodgy69
Yorick wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:37 pm
I've got a set of these for when pals bring their bikes round
20220219_133231.jpg
I'd use those for the amount of time needed. They can slip though.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 3:07 pm
by Skub
MingtheMerciless wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:21 pm
Makes getting at the back of the ZH2 much easier and safer than using the paddock stand. Its a big heavy bike and I'm a scrawny runt.
Start a thread to make it lighter.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:52 pm
by dosruedas
OK not a stand but I have the Abba Skylift. It is a great bit of kit, will lift front or rear of bike or raise both ends equally and makes working on the underside of the bike a doddle. Downside is that it takes up more space than the stands and is more expensive. However, definitely worthwhile if you have any back problems.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:55 pm
by Rockburner
I've got one i bought when i had Mad Liz's 955i. Tbh I'd completely forgotten about it until i cleared my stuff from the old garage.
Anyone want it? They never made fittings for the 1150 BMWs, and i doubt they'll make fittings for a Featherbed frame, so it's not much use to me tbh.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:58 pm
by KungFooBob
Rockburner wrote: Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:55 pm
I've got one i bought when i had Mad Liz's 955i. Tbh I'd completely forgotten about it until i cleared my stuff from the old garage.
Anyone want it? They never made fittings for the 1150 BMWs, and i doubt they'll make fittings for a Featherbed frame, so it's not much use to me tbh.
Check out the swingarm removal kit.
It mounts the ABBA fittings on a footpeg hanger bolt. I'm gonna try it on my KRS at some point.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:01 pm
by dosruedas
Fitting kits are just mild steel. If you have access to a lathe, it's only a few minutes work to turn most of them up. One or two, like those for a Multistrada are a bit more complicated.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:53 pm
by Taipan
I've finally used my abbastand and I'm quit impressed at how much more accessible it makes the bike over a paddock stand. Thinking of adding the front wheel lift, as it looks like a good accessory for it. Anyone got one? Happy with it?
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:56 pm
by Yorick
Mama, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender....
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:04 pm
by KungFooBob
Yorick wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:56 pm
Mama, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender....
I thought it was 'My, my'.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:07 pm
by ChrisW
KungFooBob wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:04 pm
Yorick wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:56 pm
Mama, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender....
I thought it was 'My, my'.
My My Mia?
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:15 pm
by Yorick
KungFooBob wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:04 pm
Yorick wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:56 pm
Mama, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender....
I thought it was 'My, my'.
Mine was the Queen version.
.... just killed a man.
Re: Abba stands?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:50 pm
by asmethurst99
Mine means I can change the oil without taking bodywork off - also easier to use to use on your own
