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[concretesnail]

hey up

i have a question. doesanyone know of a way to get around the problemsof not having a paddock stand for a speed triple?
i'm trying to do all the work on my bike myself and not have to pay for mechanic charges.
i need to get my bike upright, level and slightly lifted to do an oil and filter change without the use of a paddock stand, as i haven't got and don't really have the cash for one. and my bike doesnt have a centre stand.

any ideas....

[Rjhmt]

I know a guy who uses these http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categ ... sion-jacks

Paddock stands are worth their weight in gold, so a good investment visit http://www.bikeit.co.uk and I am able to get any in for you.

I have one you could borrow for a short while if needed!

Failing this, wood blocks and solid material blocks as a last resort!

More suggestions, and tips to follow I am sure!

[concretesnail]

cheers rob. i might just take you upon that paddock stand loan if i cant find a single sided one anywhere for cheap.

[MR2790740544]

hi, what speed triple do you have mate. I have just taken delivery of my brand new Limited edition Matt black speed triple 1050. What a machine!

[Rjhmt]

Hey, I'm getting left behind! How many bikes have you got now Chris?
Any pictures for the forum?

[MR2790740544]

Just the one now Rob, I dropped the GSXR600 last thursday 2 days prior to picking up the speed triple (not nice at all) I got rid of the Z1000 pretty sharpish, did not enjoy at all. I will pop up this weekend could do with some of that puncture stuff. What time Sat or Sun?

[Rjhmt]

Hi Chris,
Dropped the 600 Nothing too serious I hope ?
I will be here weekend, best time to catch me after CBT roughly 4 ish
It will take about 15/20 minutes to fit Ultraseal.

[John (JT)]

Hello Mr Snail

Now if you only had a friend he (or better still she) could simply
hold the bike upright while you drain the oil

Failing that a good rope around the frame and the garage roof beams
does the trick........



.......but a friend is nicer

[concretesnail]

getting someone to hold it is a great idea...
i asked the girlfriend but she didn't want to hold it while i drained, changed the filter, refilled and checked. she said she didn't like the idea of holding / bracing the weight ofthe bike whilest being pulled on. she is only little after.

but it looks like a paddock stabd isthe only option as i have no roof beams

[concretesnail]

hi, what speed triple do you have mate. I have just taken delivery of my brand new Limited edition Matt black speed triple 1050. What a machine!

I'm not that lucky... a matt black1050 sounds sweet. Have you got the arrow stubby can on? I love that little stubby look, exposing all the air, swingarm.
I ride a T509 all in red. I know doesn't look too red here;


now with new pair michelin pilot road 2

[concretesnail]

and lifts got sorted. in the end rob sorted me out a single sided paddock stand. and most valuable it has been. Cheers Rob