MotorBike001 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) I've had my CBR650F from new and it's about 9 months old. It's still pretty low mileage - approx 2500, and it's the first time I've cleaned the chain (my bad I now..). It was in a pretty confined space in my back garden and I could get to the whole chain by moving the bike. I want to get a rear stand lift and saw this on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KRDNYQWIt says I need bobbins too - which I hadn't heard of bedfore. I found some on Amazon as wellhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Ryde-1-25mm-Motorbike-Paddock-Adapters/dp/B00LGY4QVIhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Ryde-8mm-Motorcycle-Bobbin-Adapters/dp/B00CJCLVKK/Has anyone got experience of using these with a 650F or are they standard sizes? And do I definitely need a bobbin?I haven't checked my bike as I'm in work today.Thankls Edited April 12, 2017 by MotorBike001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I have one like this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-Paddock-Stand-Motorcycle-Bike-Motorbike-Track-Bobbins-Cups-Garage-Lift-/371897587996?hash=item5696d2d91c:g:mdQAAOxyiOxR3TMNDoesn't need bobbins, but does get slightly more in the way. Not used it with a big bike, but can't see why it wouldn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I've had my CBR650F from new and it's about 9 months old. It's still pretty low mileage - approx 2500, and it's the first time I've cleaned the chain (my bad I now..). It was in a pretty confined space in my back garden and I could get to the whole chain by moving the bike. I want to get a rear stand lift and saw this on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KRDNYQWIt says I need bobbins too - which I hadn't heard of bedfore. I found some on Amazon as wellhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Ryde-1-25mm-Motorbike-Paddock-Adapters/dp/B00LGY4QVIhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Ryde-8mm-Motorcycle-Bobbin-Adapters/dp/B00CJCLVKK/Has anyone got experience of using these with a 650F or are they standard sizes? And do I definitely need a bobbin?I haven't checked my bike as I'm in work today.Thankls That stand does need bobbins. they screw into the swinging arm, if it already has lugs for them to screw into.i find that type easier to use than the universal cup type.however it might be worth you looking at the ABBA stand which with the front adaptor will allow both wheels off the ground.http://abbastands.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 additional vote for the Abba stand, I've got one and it's perfect. If you've got the money to spare it's definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Thanks for the info about the Abba Stand but as I'll only be using this to clean the chain as I always get my bike serviced at the dealer, a basic stand would do me fine.I'm still not sure how the stand would lift my bike. This is a photo of the rear bolt - does the bobbin replace this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 No. The bobbins screw into bosses which are are part of the swinging arm. Looks as though your bike does not have them so you would need a stand with cups to fit under the swinging arm. Stand with cups to fit under the swinging arm. These are bobbins fitted to a swinging arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thanks for your help guys - I've ordered this from Amazon for £26BikeTek Rear Motorcycle Paddock Stand Series 3 Red Heavy Duty https://www.amazon.co.uk/BikeTek-Motorcycle-Paddock-Stand-Heavy/dp/B001AH8BJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thanks for your help guys - I've ordered this from Amazon for £26BikeTek Rear Motorcycle Paddock Stand Series 3 Red Heavy Duty https://www.amazon.co.uk/BikeTek-Motorcycle-Paddock-Stand-Heavy/dp/B001AH8BJE Well, after me and my mate tried using this and nearly dropped the bike several times I've come to my senses, returned it and have ordered the ABBA stand which is £100 for my Honda 650F. Risking damaging my £7K bike for the sake of £80 seems just plain stupid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Well, after me and my mate tried using this and nearly dropped the bike several times I've come to my senses, returned it and have ordered the ABBA stand which is £100 for my Honda 650F. Risking damaging my £7K bike for the sake of £80 seems just plain stupid... You won't regret it the ABBA stand is awwwwesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I use a block & tackle hung from a crossbeam in the garage roof space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I use a block & tackle hung from a crossbeam in the garage roof space. What to clean your chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I use a block & tackle hung from a crossbeam in the garage roof space. What to clean your chain GOG's bike doesn't have a chain......like someone else's bike.....can't remember who's. .....but they keep harping on about it..... Anyway.....back on topic.... Yep.....getting the bike on and off an ABBA stand is dead easy.......nearly as easy as getting my bike on and off its SSA stand..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Can a mod change this thread title to something like "Paddock stands for a Honda CBR650F", it's got bugger all to do with cleaning the chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Can a mod change this thread title to something like "Paddock stands for a Honda CBR650F", it's got bugger all to do with cleaning the chain. Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 The ABBA stand came yesterday. It's amazing! Had the bike up and secure in 15 mins on my own.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Abba stands are great, but I really don't understand why so many people have difficulties using paddock stands. I've never had an issue using mine on my MSX or the Ducati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Abba stands are good if you need to get the rear shock out and service the suspension linkages..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 +1 on the Abba stand.I have one and have made different adaptors for the R1 & RGV.To take the front wheel out I put the rear wheel in the air with Abba and wrap a ratchet strap around the headstock,throw this over a beam in the garage roof and hoist the front up.Best bit is I paid £8 for the stand from a car boot sale.Dont think anyone knew what it was for or how much they are new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 The ABBA stand came yesterday. It's amazing! Had the bike up and secure in 15 mins on my own.. after a few goes you'll be doing it in a couple minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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