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Workshop stand - recommendations?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:30 pm
by Neilski
Can anyone recommend a good workshop stand for the R1100S? Ideally I'd like a stand that allows maintenance or even removal of the swing-arm assembly (should it ever be necessary) so stand location points clear of rear wheel and swing-arm pivot bolt.
I have looked at the
ABBA stand (but seems to use s/arm pivot) and also looking at
ConStands but I believe this uses the rear axle.
I believe there is also a NWS stand, but can't find any details on it.
Any advice/recommendation would be appreciated.
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:09 pm
by Herb
You are correct, the ABBA uses the swingarm pivot. I have one, and I think they are excellent. Virtually everything you need to do can be done with an ABBA, Including lifting both wheels simultaneously in conjunction with a jack under the engine.
If you need to remove the swingarm you are probably best off with a bike lift that supports under the engine.
There are a couple of different types available, such as,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Mo ... 460c9c1c3a
I think many people 'Heath Robinson' something to support the bike for the rare occasions that an abba id not up to the job.
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:40 pm
by eyore
Herb wrote:
I think many people 'Heath Robinson' something to support the bike for the rare occasions that an abba id not up to the job.
aka a pile of wooden blocks as per my final drive oil change last night

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:49 pm
by tanneman
I have a NWS stand. Don't use it anymore as the rear foot pegs has been removed. Yours for £50 collected.
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:51 pm
by dave the german
Macro used to sell the under engine lifts very cheap too
Thanks for offer
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:18 pm
by Neilski
Hi Tanneman
Thanks for the offer of your NWS stand - sounds like a bargain, but I'll pass as I already have an ABBA stand so just need the frame adapters. If I do need to get it 'off the ground' I think I will follow the 'big blocks of wood' approach or buy an under engine lift.
Thanks again.