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Offline himaro

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Paddock stands?
« on: July 21, 2016, 15:43:48 »
So, my glee doesn't have a center stand so I'm looking at getting something like a paddock stand to prop the back wheel up when doing maintanence.
Only issue is I live in a flat and space is already at a premium for storing stuff. I don't really have the space to store something that big unless it's collapsible
I've heard you can get a single sided stand that is used in conjunction with the bikes side stand to lift it an inch or so off the ground but I can't find them anywhere now.

Any advise?
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2016, 17:26:10 »
I'd advise a centre stand. But there are things like the packJack.......http://www.packjack.ca/







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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2016, 17:56:24 »
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 18:58:26 »
Having almost had a disaster with my DL650 on a Paddock Stand, I bought a Centre Stand. They're not that expensive and a doddle to fit.  :fix:
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2016, 20:40:41 »
......And you've always got it with you. Won't take up any space in the flat, either.
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2016, 09:32:48 »
Center stands are costing about £200 ish!
Yes they're a lot better but I'm running things on the cheap sadly
That Snapjack is the sort of thing I was looking for
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2016, 10:36:41 »
Cosmo does one for about £100 delivered.
http://www.cosmo-accessories.com/online-store/electronics-computers/DL650-new/centerstand650-info.html
Several members on here have one & generally give good reviews.
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2016, 11:57:36 »
Obviously it's your call but the first time you drop the bike your savings will be gone.
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Re: Paddock stands?
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2016, 23:06:35 »
A centre stand is the way forward but if space and budget are tight and you need something to help with maintenance you won't go far wrong with one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130769448787

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