Abba Stand

[BMWBob]

I've just got one of these and fitted it tonight. A couple of questions as the instructions aren't that explicit

The sliding arm that goes on the right hand (off-side) - should it just be slid on so it is flush with the end of the long L/H side or further along?

The instructions then talk about tightening up the T bar. If I do this it seems to end up being screwed all the way in till it's almost touching the upright it goes through. Is this correct

I suppose ideally I could do with someone posting a couple of photos; one from the rear looking to the R/H side, and another showing a clear view of the set-up on the R/H side.

Thanks Bob

[Gromit]

I suppose ideally I could do with someone posting a couple of photos; one from the rear looking to the R/H side, and another showing a clear view of the set-up on the R/H side.

Thanks Bob

Here you go Bob...all part of the service...





All I do is make sure the top screw (ie the one which goes onto the bike's swingarm pivot) is wound out as far as it will go, then fit the r/h piece of the stand onto the left piece, tightening the grub screw at the bottom (ie on the horizontal bar) when that's done. After this, just tighten the top screw until there's a bit of resistance ie until the point when the stand is clamped rigidly to the bike and doesn't feel loose.

Takes about 20 secs from picking the stand up from the side of the garage to having the bike up on the stand itself.

[Boxered]

Hi Bob, yes the sliding side should be flush with the end, and the srew in t bar, if you find the right setting, then back it off a couple of turns, then when you are fitting the rh side you are only a couple of turns away from where you want to be. The idea is to keep the side at 90 deg. to stop any play in the stand for stability.

hth

Steve

[Boxered]

Ah, I see Gromit has beaten me to it

Steve

[BMWBob]

Cheers Gromit & Steve,

When I look at mine I seem to have the sliding arm slightly further out and consequently the T bar screwed in slightly further.

All seems quite secure, though I'll be checking before bedtime

Regards Bob

[Dog Tyred]

I too am looking into buying an ABBA stand as I have finally given up having to round the wife up every time I want to put the bike on off the NWS stand.

Just a quick question, does any one have a picture of the lug fitted to the RH side of the swing arm.

Secondly, I assume the RH portion of the stand is sliding to enable it to cope with many different bike widths and therefore, why would you leave so much of the screw showing rather than simply sliding the upright a little closer to the bike, securing with the clamp screw ??

[Blackal]

Was having a trawl through the internet for a pic of the Abba stand, and found this pic...............

Nothing to do with the thread - just gorgeous!

Al

[BMWBob]

Hi Nu2beemers I rang Abba after my original post and yes the R/H arm does need to be slid on enough to limit the thread showing on the T bar. Mines in about 35-40mm.

If you PM me an email address I can take a photo of the lug, later in the week, and send it to you assuming no one else beats me to it.

Regards Bob

[Dog Tyred]

Right then, finally got the stand and fittings. Couple of thoughts:

My my, the lug that fits to RH side of the bike is an attractive thing ain't it Must be a special kind of metal as I can't see any other reason they would make it so F***ing ugly. Has anybody machined one up in stainless or even better, titanium ??
Do you lot generally leave it in place or do you only fit it when needed? I'm concerned that the bike my start to lean to the right with all that added weight

When putting bike on abba for first time I note that the Abba clashes with the side stand and the side stand has to be pushed forward with my toe to allow the abba to roll forward unhindered.

Secondly, when taking the bike off the stand, the abba again clashes with the side stand to such a degree that the side stand is prevented from touching the floor and so effectively rests on the Abba. I have to put a block of wood under the side stand to take the weight off the abba. Anyone else found this?? BMWbob you said that you were sold a slightly taller stand to cope with the taller back end of your bike. Have you found the above??

All that said, the stand seems very sturdy when up and single handed operation is a doodle.

[Boxered]

I always left the horrible cup bolted on, you don't notice it after a while, but I agree, it could be better looking

as for the side stand problem, it's best to offer the stand to the bike infront of the sidestand, then offer up the other side and tighten up, then when you lift the bike upright, and lever the bike into position, the abba stand will knock the sidestand up and out of the way.

HTH

Steve

[BMWBob]

Hi Greg apologies about the photos obviously you've got the fittings already! In answer to your question even with the longer (taller?) Abba stand it's still a bit of a faff getting it around the side-stand. It doesn't sit clear of it as the instructions suggest.

To be honest at the moment I find it better to have a second person on-hand; when fitting the stand to hold it in place on the L/H side, and when removing it to stop it clattering to the floor. I suppose if my arms were twice as long.........

Very secure once up though.

Regards Bob