Abraxix92 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Hello guys, just been and bought my first ever paddock stand, so i can get under the bike a little more easier and sort chain and grime out.....Sounds stupid but i'm having difficulty knowing how to really set the bugger up and it doesn't look too safe.....is that in the right place though?Paddock doesn't seem aligned, and if i put it even further on the swingarms, it'll hit my stubby.Should i remove the springs?Or is it the fact i'm not leveling the bike before doing it?will try that tomorrow infact.... Edit: so i have bobbins, is it really worth getting hooks for them? Edited September 13, 2014 by Abraxix92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 You need to hold the bike upright as you push down on the stand, otherwise it'll be crooked if you lift it while it's at rest on the sidestand, IYSWIM.Or... push the stand down to take the weight off the sidestand while adjusting the position of the paddock stand so it'll lift straight.Practice makes perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks, yes that just hit me while looking at the pictures, will do that tomorrow, so that's my problem huh? i feel thick as fu....... right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hooks make it a bit easier and feels a lot safer IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamBerryKing Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 hooks are much easier and safer. get the hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Alright, will look into them on my big payday, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Get a bit of wood or a stone and put that under the side stand to make the bike more upright. Then lift from there and it will go up straighter. My stand looks just like yours and it will kink over. Once up I will straighten it by lifting the bike slightly and pulling it so the stand can straighten. I agree hooks make it easier and the bobbins are cheapHooks £5.50 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-RE ... 58aaeed1baBobbins £9 http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... ns&_sop=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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