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Anyone know of a UK supplier for what would appear to be a nifty little tool for those of us who are lacking a centre stand? I’ve only found US suppliers so far and the cheapest price has been $40 for up to 750cc bikes and $50 for over but shipping not included. Cheers
]Would’nt you be better just buying a paddock stand instead ?
“Its not about the horsepower, its about the balls!!”
I thought of that but it’s a bit of a clart trying to get the bike up on my own! Thought this little gadget would ensure that I checked my oil and oiled the chain properly and regularly!
BW you wouldn’t be able to check your oil using this device as the bike is still on its side stand and the oil level has to be checked with the bike level.
I now have a paddock stand which takes some getting used to but, what I used to do to oil my chain was a) push the bike while one of my kids sprayed the chain (after training of course, none on the wheel, tyre, and either side of the chain etc..)
b) A rubber mallet I have is just the right height for shoving under the swinging arm. You put the bike on the side stand in gear so it won’t roll, then lift the bike towards the left pivoting on the side stand and then shove the hammer under the right hand side, hammer head at the top and hey presto the wheel is off the ground for oiling.Be seen and be Safe!
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Originally posted by Black WidowAnyone know of a UK supplier for what would appear to be a nifty little tool for those of us who are lacking a centre stand? I’ve only found US suppliers so far and the cheapest price has been $40 for up to 750cc bikes and $50 for over but shipping not included. Cheers![
]UPDATE!!!
have found something called a “Tommyjack” which would appear to do the job if anyone is interested – £24.99 + £5 p&p https://www.bikelift.com/bikelift_ec.htm
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