Subzero72
MotoGP
- Nov 18, 2015
I got an ABBA stand off eBay. It's awesome!
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Buying a paddock stand
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Jonathan
Amateur
- Jul 27, 2017
I've got an Oxford one.... very straight forward. No mods to bike required.
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- May 18, 2017
I ended up getting this one by Moto Professional as a birthday present:
Instead of the bobbin hooks I got it with rubber pads that can be placed under the swing arm.
While it gets the job done and the build quality is very good (certainly for the price), I wouldn't really recommend it for this bike though, because the rear of the bike barely fits between the pads. I actually had to remove the springs that press the pads towards the center (against the swing arm) because that got me the additional 3cm of space needed on both sides to fit. The spring is pretty useless though so it's no biggy and I'm not going to trade it for another one (only use it for some chain maintenance and cleaning the rear rim) but yeah, that's something to keep in mind with this one.
Instead of the bobbin hooks I got it with rubber pads that can be placed under the swing arm.
While it gets the job done and the build quality is very good (certainly for the price), I wouldn't really recommend it for this bike though, because the rear of the bike barely fits between the pads. I actually had to remove the springs that press the pads towards the center (against the swing arm) because that got me the additional 3cm of space needed on both sides to fit. The spring is pretty useless though so it's no biggy and I'm not going to trade it for another one (only use it for some chain maintenance and cleaning the rear rim) but yeah, that's something to keep in mind with this one.
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Jonathan
Amateur
- Jul 27, 2017
Whereas the Oxford one is a perfect fit for this bike... lucky really as bought front and rear second hand for £20!!I ended up getting this one by Moto Professional as a birthday present:
Instead of the bobbin hooks I got it with rubber pads that can be placed under the swing arm.
While it gets the job done and the build quality is very good (certainly for the price), I wouldn't really recommend it for this bike though, because the rear of the bike barely fits between the pads. I actually had to remove the springs that press the pads towards the center (against the swing arm) because that got me the additional 3cm of space needed on both sides to fit. The spring is pretty useless though so it's no biggy and I'm not going to trade it for another one (only use it for some chain maintenance and cleaning the rear rim) but yeah, that's something to keep in mind with this one.
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- Aug 13, 2018
- May 23, 2015
@Jo , yes it fits any 650f whatever the year- Mar 27, 2018
Looked on uk ebay for an abba stand. £130? Am i missing something? Can someone post a link?
- Sep 3, 2017
That definitely sounds too much to me. I think you can buy brand new for that price.
In April this year I managed to pick up a good condition 2nd hand abba superbike stand including front lift arm for £80, then had to pay extra £12.50 to get correct fitting kit for CBR650F
Quick search showed several current auctions with prices well under £100
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...d&_sacat=179732&Brand=Abba&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1
- Aug 13, 2018
Thanks Stephane.
- May 13, 2018
Got a link Danny?
- Jul 26, 2018
I chatted with a fellow on Instagram account called tarmactemplar, who has the same stands. He used it on his cb650f and suggested to not buy these.
He said these are not meant for heavy bikes like ours and more suitable for 250/300. His actually broke after few uses and had to mod it to make it work.
I took his advice and bought Oxford rear stand. Just wanted to share.
- Sep 8, 2018
Do I need to buy bobbins and a stand with hooks, or will a stand with pads under swinging arm do for 2018 650f ?
- May 30, 2014
Buy pads as the 650 doesn't have bobbin mount points.
J
J
- Jul 26, 2018
Here are the picture of oxford stand , it comes with both options - pads and spool adapters.
- Apr 29, 2019
I usually use a front wheel chock (the type you roll the bike into) if I have to put it on the stand myself... which is most of the time. It holds the bike securely until it is on the stand and remains in situ while I work on the bike. It is a pretty solid setup and cost £70 on Ebay.
- May 30, 2014
For £70 plus a paddock stand you can pretty much buy an Abba and remove all doubt/worry.