Jim wrote:I made my own stand out of threaded sections of 1" pipe. Works fine and cheap to make. Can even be disassembled for storage if need be though doesn't take that much space to keep tucked into a messy garage (see pic).

Where's the pic Jim, this sounds interesting...does it "rock" the bike up into position?

prelude2.2 wrote:Looking to buy a front Paddock stand because I will be swapping the forks from MC28 SP Forks to NC35 USD Forks with different triple clamps. What stand do people use when taking the forks off? Would something like this work? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warrior-Front-Motorcycle-Bike-Head-Paddock-Stand-Track-Race-Garage/301256012208?hash=item462441f1b0:g:57sAAOSwgqpdlzpg

Ive never really used a front stand before so any input is very much appreciated. thank guys.

I've got one you can borrow,Simon
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absolute proof that not all heroes wear capes. Thanks Owen. I might call down the weekend to pick it up if thats okay?

prelude2.2 wrote:absolute proof that not all heroes wear capes. Thanks Owen. I might call down the weekend to pick it up if thats okay?

Sure

i'll give you a ring on thursday or friday. any time suit for me to ring you???

prelude2.2 wrote:i'll give you a ring on thursday or friday. any time suit for me to ring you???

After tea(Irish time!)

perfect. thx Owen

[quote="Max"][quote="Jim"]I made my own stand out of threaded sections of 1" pipe. Works fine and cheap to make. Can even be disassembled for storage if need be though doesn't take that much space to keep tucked into a messy garage (see pic). [/quote]

Where's the pic Jim, this sounds interesting...does it "rock" the bike up into position?[/quote]

Geez, I thought the pic had uploaded. Second try. I put bike on rear stand. I raise the front with a standard front stand under the fork legs, position my homemade stand straddling the bike, over the triple clamp, then ratchet tie downs from the top triple (or can find spot on frame or whatever, depending on bike) to the cross bar of the stand until taut, remove the front stand, and bike stays in place at that same height, remove forks etc...if that makes sense. Can send more pics if needed. (need to include pipe sections to make "feet" for the stand for stability...can just barely see in main pic). I hope that is all clear enough.

oh, found a better pic of stand in action...hopefully it will come through.
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Jim wrote:

Max wrote:

Jim wrote:I made my own stand out of threaded sections of 1" pipe. Works fine and cheap to make. Can even be disassembled for storage if need be though doesn't take that much space to keep tucked into a messy garage (see pic).

Where's the pic Jim, this sounds interesting...does it "rock" the bike up into position?

Geez, I thought the pic had uploaded. Second try. I put bike on rear stand. I raise the front with a standard front stand under the fork legs, position my homemade stand straddling the bike, over the triple clamp, then ratchet tie downs from the top triple (or can find spot on frame or whatever, depending on bike) to the cross bar of the stand until taut, remove the front stand, and bike stays in place at that same height, remove forks etc...if that makes sense. Can send more pics if needed. (need to include pipe sections to make "feet" for the stand for stability...can just barely see in main pic). I hope that is all clear enough.

oh, found a better pic of stand in action...hopefully it will come through.

Got it and understood, elegant solution 👍

That abba one is some bit of kit, but i'll stick with my headstock one, and tie downs from the roof when needed.

I use a superbike wooden stand😜🤘