best way to suspend bike ???

[reds]

what you guys use when servicing your bike ???

am thinking about getting a rear paddock stand so can service mine this weekend - will this be enouh or do i need a front one too ??? or can i just use bricks ???

local bike shop didnt have any paddock stands, but said they use trolley jacks - with the bike leant on them ? doesnt sound too safe to me !

[Jeppo]

The only reason i've ever needed to raise the front is to get the front wheel/fork off, Rear stand is plenty for a basic service.

[crushedlizard]

If your side stand makes it tilt at quite an acute angle, you could always put a block under the side stand in order to raise it up.
Rear paddock stand on it's own is ok though. Makes chain cleaning a lot easier!

[masterofinsanity]

Reds have you tried Babybiker in leamington? surprised they aint got any?

[reds]

not in leamington any more, in kidderminster ow - found paddock stand for 29 (rear) but didnt want to blow another 40 odd for a front one if i didnt need to, as need to get oil / filter and other gubbins in too

[masterofinsanity]

you sure mate? their website says they are still in leamington?? http://motorcycleworldl-spa.co.uk/

[reds]

no, meant me mate ! im by kiddy now, had to move with work.

got a decent enough stand, if somewhat overly engineered for 29 quid from the bikemart on the stourport road

[gloves86]

Would recommend an abba stand...they're about £90 inc fitting kit, but are well worth it imo, especially if you work on the bike a lot yourself. Much more secure than paddock stands and dead easy to use! Plus you don't have to have big bobbins sticking out of the bike