Paddock stand ZX6R

Tom|Nbk · 17 Sep 2017 at 21:10

Hi all

I have a 97 ZX6R what stand in particular / bits will allow me to elevate the bike to start to get to know the bike better / oil chain etc.

Complete newbie

Captain · 17 Sep 2017 at 21:21

I'm not sure if it's too old to have as an option but if you look on the swingarm, next to where the chain nut is, do you see a small threaded hole on either side?

tom_e · 17 Sep 2017 at 21:44

Abba stand is the way to go if you want to start doing your own work on it past adjusting and oiling the chain.

Foghorn Leghorn · 17 Sep 2017 at 22:42

As above abba stand is the way to go

http://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1

I'd recommend the front lift arm too, allows you to get both wheels up off the ground at the same time.

IC3 · 18 Sep 2017 at 00:13

Abba stand for lubing the chain is a waste of money, a normal stand of ebay with the flat bits is more than enough for that. lol

e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warrior-R...dock-Stand-Track-Day-Garage-Pit-/371169071935

Foghorn Leghorn · 18 Sep 2017 at 09:59

IC3 said:
Abba stand for lubing the chain is a waste of money, a normal stand of ebay with the flat bits is more than enough for that. lol

e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warrior-R...dock-Stand-Track-Day-Garage-Pit-/371169071935

If all you're going to do is lube the chain and remove a wheel then yes it's not necessary (don't buy the version you've linked to though, wobbly rubbish, pick up one of the aluminium box section versions they're solid)

The abba stands allow you to remove wheel, shock and with a pair of £20 adaptors the swingarm too. The front lift arm will allow you to remove front wheel, forks, yokes too. You can strip the bike down to just it's frame using an abba stand.

Snaggle · 18 Sep 2017 at 10:30

invest the extra in an abba . it will last you a lifetime of bikes and is a lot more flexible than normal paddock stands

Kreeeee · 18 Sep 2017 at 11:02

Snaggle said:
invest the extra in an abba . it will last you a lifetime of bikes and is a lot more flexible than normal paddock stands

Yep, one of the best purchases I've made for my bikes.

IC3 · 18 Sep 2017 at 13:52

Foghorn Leghorn said:
If all you're going to do is lube the chain and remove a wheel then yes it's not necessary (don't buy the version you've linked to though, wobbly rubbish, pick up one of the aluminium box section versions they're solid)

The abba stands allow you to remove wheel, shock and with a pair of £20 adaptors the swingarm too. The front lift arm will allow you to remove front wheel, forks, yokes too. You can strip the bike down to just it's frame using an abba stand.

True, for heavier bikes it ain't great, my bent under SV's weight once when I was putting it on uneven ground. It was scary and dodgy...

Just get an Abba, if it'll be time that you want to sell it. I'll buy it of you...

.one. · 18 Sep 2017 at 14:17

Snaggle said:
invest the extra in an abba . it will last you a lifetime of bikes and is a lot more flexible than normal paddock stands

I still have my mates on lone from 20 years back

invested in the extras for swingarm removal.

Yaayuh! · 18 Sep 2017 at 15:49

+1 for Abba

Tom|Nbk · 18 Sep 2017 at 18:50

Okay so I need the abba and what fixings? I can jack a car up but bikes I'm lost LOL

I want to get to know the bike and eventually start servicing it myself

Kreeeee · 18 Sep 2017 at 19:05

Tom|Nbk said:
Okay so I need the abba and what fixings? I can jack a car up but bikes I'm lost LOL

I want to get to know the bike and eventually start servicing it myself

The fixings are all selectable from the abba site, based on make, model and year of your bike.

Captain · 18 Sep 2017 at 19:17

http://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1

Choose these from the menu and you are sorted.

Also add another £55 on top if you want the front lift arm add on.

Diddums · 18 Sep 2017 at 19:28

Wait, what? Less than a ton for a stand like that?

That's a bloody bargain :eek:

Tom|Nbk · 18 Sep 2017 at 20:31

Sorted thank you lads

Dogbreath · 21 Sep 2017 at 10:36

Diddums said:
Wait, what? Less than a ton for a stand like that?

That's a bloody bargain

I've always thought they were quite overpriced for what you get. Just compare the (lack of) complexity of the construction to a set of paddock stands.

Freeman · 21 Sep 2017 at 10:47

Dogbreath said:
I've always thought they were quite overpriced for what you get. Just compare the (lack of) complexity of the construction to a set of paddock stands.

Yup, they're pretty much made out of bits that I would have made in my resistant materials classes back in the day

Abba stands area faff compared to a traditional paddock stand or compared to a strongarm but what they lack in convenience they make up for the fact they are a universal stand and lift the front as well as the back.

.one. · 21 Sep 2017 at 15:19

Depends on the paddock stand I have come across some crap in my time the abba stand may be a little over priced but build quality is adequate and consistent.

Freeman · 21 Sep 2017 at 15:28

.one. said:
Depends on the paddock stand I have come across some crap in my time the abba stand may be a little over priced but build quality is adequate and consistent.

Yeah generally I'm comparing it to quality paddock stands. As you say, the £40 ebay specials can be terrible