How Long On Paddock Stand/s?

GuySal · Mar 9, 2023

Hi Speedy owners!

After messing around with a Warrior rear single sided stand I've gone for the Proworks single arm stand which works great, easier to use / more stable & can be used both sides of the rear wheel!!. I've also got a front headstock stand too.

My question to the forum is - do you guy's use these just for maintenance or do you store over winter etc? I was looking to do both but I noticed some rear single stands state 'not for long term storage' on the item details....

I wanted to lift the tyres off the garage floor for the next winter, but I'm also OK just leaving the bike with the sidestand down & move the bike now & again.

Anyone had any issues on stands long term? Specifically the single sided rear type?

Thanks in advance,

Linx · Mar 10, 2023

GuySal said: ↑

Hi Speedy owners!

After messing around with a Warrior rear single sided stand I've gone for the Proworks single arm stand which works great, easier to use / more stable & can be used both sides of the rear wheel!!. I've also got a front headstock stand too.

My question to the forum is - do you guy's use these just for maintenance or do you store over winter etc? I was looking to do both but I noticed some rear single stands state 'not for long term storage' on the item details....

I wanted to lift the tyres off the garage floor for the next winter, but I'm also OK just leaving the bike with the sidestand down & move the bike now & again.

Anyone had any issues on stands long term? Specifically the single sided rear type?

Thanks in advance,
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I keep mine on the paddock stand all the time. Never had a issue.

GuySal · Mar 10, 2023

Thanks for the replies- put my mind at ease! Atb

xorbe · Mar 11, 2023

Sounds like legal weasel speak to me to avoid liability from any possible product failure.

Eldon · Mar 11, 2023

765 and 675 on front and rear paddock stands and optimisers throughout winters i.e. months, no issues.

The headstock stands are good if non-abs but on the later abs bikes theres often a conflict with brake pipes where the pin locates; might be worth double checking, especially on any new purchases and factor a normal front stand into your Christmas presents etc somewhere

timboo · Mar 12, 2023

Mine is on stands all year round pretty much. I just made i adjusted my headstock stand to get my bike as close to level as possible, although my rear stand is not a single swing arm.
I did have to shop around to get good quality stands as my previous rear one buckled you forget how heavy some triumphs are.