Paddock Stands for the S Sport (2004)

Graham G · Post by **Graham G** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:04 pm

Looking forward to doing more maintenance on my own bike and want to be able to get the front and back off the ground.

I've looked hi 'n low on the Internet to find front / rear paddock stands (or similar) for the S Sport - but I've drawn a blank so far. Even my local dealer said "difficult to come by". I can't believe that.

Did look at Abba stands - but unsure which one would be OK.

I would be grateful for any advice to narrow down my search - and what better than from someone who has already been there.

Thanks in advance.
Graham

BMWBob · Post by **BMWBob** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:27 pm

I'm sure some longer standing members of the forum will have some ideas for you however I have spotted on ebay a German guy offering an interesting pair of front and rear stands which get the bike totally off the ground.

I usually do a European search for BMW R1100S or similar. He does not appear to be listing them at the moment. Regards Bob

YouTube · Post by **Paul** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:14 pm

You want an Easy Riser:

Top toy, lifts the bike under the engine and raises up to about a couple of feet off the ground.

Cheers,

Paul

Graham G · Post by **Graham G** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:59 pm

Thanks for the info.

Bob, yes I seem to remember a German site - but blowed if I can find it now.

Paul, thanks for posting the photos. As you say, the Easy Riser lifts the bike under the engine and keeps the bike stable by locking onto the foot-rests? On the other side of the Easy Riser I assume there is some pulley or crank to lift the bike? I'll definitely look at this one.

Thanks,
Graham

cc mac · Post by **cc mac** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:19 am

I bought an Abba stand at the NEC in 04 for about £90. I bought it for cheaper tyre changes (loose wheels). It is very stable and easy to use but the front end still needs to be raised with a car jack (no big deal). The one pictured looks a lot less hassle, so if the price is right go for it, if not I can recommend the Abba.

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:06 pm

I'll third the ABBA stand, totally stable and easy to use.

Steve

winger · Post by **winger** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:12 pm

Hunt around for a genuine BM stand,with the sprung loaded pin it's impossible for the stand to come off,normally pay 60/70 quid,i use a front paddock stand from Dennis Trollope raceing so with the pair it takes both wheels of the ground,you can even clean the fin's on the bottom of the motor!!!!

It would be nice to use mine buy Gus's bike has been on it for the last 6 months!!!!

Chris

gus · Post by **gus** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:42 pm

OK OK i get the hint...................

I was gonna collect it this weekend but i,ve been grafting.So i need to get it home soon so i can tear it apart and fit new bits and pieces.I am soooooooo missing not having a bike.Even in winter!
It will feel more at home anyway jacked up on wood and bricks.
gus

YouTube · Post by **Paul** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:23 pm

Graham G wrote:Paul, thanks for posting the photos. As you say, the Easy Riser lifts the bike under the engine and keeps the bike stable by locking onto the foot-rests? On the other side of the Easy Riser I assume there is some pulley or crank to lift the bike? I'll definitely look at this one.

Graham,

Your right about the foot rests There is a helical screw which raises the lift with a 22mm nut at the top of the column, which you can turn with an electric drill or hand ratchet.

Details at http://www.bikelift.com/eazyrizer.htm. It costs about £360 if my memory serves me. I split the cost of one with Steve W, to make it slightly less wallet busting.

Cheers,

Paul

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:35 pm

Boxered wrote:I'll third the ABBA stand, totally stable and easy to use.

Steve

I'll 4th it.

Bloody great piece of kit, and can be made to fit almost any bike just by changing the adapters (about 15-20 quid a throw). Once you're used to using it, it's possible to fit the stand and have the bike off the ground in less than 30secs.

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:37 pm

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IMHO the best ones are the ones that were used by the UK Boxer Cup Team. Front and rear.

IMHO (again) the ones you are talking about are too close to the centre of gravity for complete stability.

sandbar

BMWBob · Post by **BMWBob** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:25 pm

Intrigued by the ABBA stand. Can someone explain exactly where it mounts or perhaps post a picture? Thanks & regards Bob.

twodear · Post by **twodear** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:48 am

BMWBob,

The photos in the middle of the thread in conjunction with the stand on it's own show how they support the bike. It looks like the front of the motor is supported by a single wide pad while the rear of the stand has a pair of horns that come up under the rider foot pegs.

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:52 pm

BMWBob wrote:Intrigued by the ABBA stand. Can someone explain exactly where it mounts or perhaps post a picture? Thanks & regards Bob.

The Abba is top notch (5th) and can be adapted to other bikes. Clamps onto the swingarm pivot with thread and adapter. I use the cheapy front lift (£30 NEC) from dennis trollope racing same as winger which uses two prongs into the bottom of the fork tubes.

cc mac · Post by **cc mac** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:30 pm

Sorry I haven't got a picture, but the Abba stand clamps either side of the swing arm pivot. On the right hand side you fit a raised cylindrical adaptor (I leave mine on permanently, it's inconspicuous) which is clamped over (female). The nut on the other side is camped by a cone into its hollow centre (male). Once the two sides are tensioned, you pull back the lever which raises the bike. This also kicks back the sidestand so care must be taken to put it back down when lowering the bike. It's actually less complicated than it sounds.

www.boxertrix.com

Paddock Stands for the S Sport (2004)

Paddock Stands for the S Sport (2004)

Thanks Paul and Bob

Re: Thanks Paul and Bob

Where does the ABBA stand work?