Just added swing arm spools

[Marcelor73]

I searched around for a while for a way to add swing arm spools. I didn't want the through the axle ones because I wanted to be able to use it to work on the rear wheel. I ended up buying one and then replacing the bolts with longer ones and drilling through the swing arm. Here is a pic.

 

[Flat_FZ6]

What's the back side look like?

 

[Sith Lord]

But you have a centre stand

 

[Marcelor73]

But you have a centre stand

Yes, I know. I want to polish my rear wheel, so the wheel will be off for a while. The bike will be much more stable on the spools than on the center stand without the rear wheel, specially around my 4 year old.

And since I don't use the center stand much, other than in the garage, I might end up removing it.

 

[Carlos840]

Yes, I know. I want to polish my rear wheel, so the wheel will be off for a while. The bike will be much more stable on the spools than on the center stand without the rear wheel, specially around my 4 year old.

And since I don't use the center stand much, other than in the garage, I might end up removing it.

My bike never had a center stand, IMO it looks cleaner without and you save a few pounds...

A swing arm stand is all you need!

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

My bike never had a center stand, IMO it looks cleaner without and you save a few pounds...

A swing arm stand is all you need!

Untill you drop it....

 

[Carlos840]

Untill you drop it....

Not sure i understand, does a center stand offer protection in a drop?

Or do you mean it is easier to drop a bike while using a paddock stand?

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Not sure i understand, does a center stand offer protection in a drop?

Or do you mean it is easier to drop a bike while using a paddock stand?

MUCH EASIER to drop with a paddock stand... You have to stand somewhat back and do it or get a helper... The centerstand, one person, no muss, no fuss.

If you need to move the bike around with the back wheel off, I have and strongly suggest a "Park and Move":

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Put your centerstand on it, spin it around in 360's if you want. Very heavy duty and is very handy should you have to move the bike into a very tight spot...:thumbup:

 

[Carlos840]

MUCH EASIER to drop with a paddock stand... You have to stand somewhat back and do it or get a helper... The centerstand, one person, no muss, no fuss.

If you need to move the bike around with the back wheel off, I have and strongly suggest a "Park and Move":

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Put your centerstand on it, spin it around in 360's if you want. Very heavy duty and is very handy should you have to move the bike into a very tight spot...:thumbup:

I don't know, it does feel pretty safe using a paddock stand on my own...

I guess different strokes for different people!

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I don't know, it does feel pretty safe using a paddock stand on my own...

I guess different strokes for different people!

Very true!

But look into that "Park and Move". If you have close quarters, its really convenient...

 

[Blackcombe]

I just picked up a set of paddock stands and as i have the 04 naked with no centre stand i found easier to put bike on the side stand with a block of timber under the stands foot to keep the bike just off of true vertical and then the paddock stand lifts the rear so easily on my own. Mind you keeping hand on bike and slightly pulling towards side stand side at all times has worked for me.