ABBA Stand Review | Front Lift Motorcycle Stand Comparison | Bike Stand | Paddock Stand Alternative
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ABBA Stand Review | Front Lift Motorcycle Stand Comparison | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Project Bike Stand | Paddock Stand Alternative
In this episode, I look at the different motorcycle stands and decide how I am going to support my Honda CBR900RR Fireblade project bike in the workshop while I am performing servicing and maintenance over winter.
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I have had a variety of bike stands over the years, some I still have, some I have let go, they all had their use, but some were more flexible bike stands than others. After a chance encounter with a fellow enthusiast in the street while out on my Fireblade, I found myself the proud owner of the adapters for an ABBA stand that fit my CBR900RR.
Having bought an ABBA motorcycle stand and the ABBA front lift arm I am quite impressed. It is very easy to use once you have gone through the effort of learning how. It supports the bike in the middle using the swingarm bolt.
Each different bike needs a set of adapters to suit the ABBA bike stand sockets, but these are quite cheap and if you want to use it on a lot of bikes you can buy the full set. I suspect that there are some that cover a lot of different bikes.
The front ABBA stand lift arm works well, but if you are going to wield any hammers (e.g. change head bearings) you will need to support the front so the slight springiness in the strap doesn’t affect your percussive efforts! But this is true of all other comparable stands too.
The main superbike stand that I have kept for many years is the ubiquitous rear paddock stand. I have one that has cups to go under the swing arm, and I also bought hooks for bikes fitted with bobbins. I also have a lightweight one that needs setting for the correct width, and isn’t quite as flexible, but great if you are only working on one bike with bobbins fitted.
The motorcycle lift that fitted under the frame rails was great, but only on bikes that had exposed frame rails and didn’t have an exhaust in the way. This turned out to not be as useful, as most of the bikes I get have an exhaust underneath or a fairing that makes the stand difficult to use. As this style of bike lift takes up a lot of floor space in my workshop, I decided to let it go, but if I bought another old Harley that needing some mechanical maintenance, I would definitely miss it.
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I am the fella who gave you the abba stand adapters and the Haynes manual.lol.glad you put them to good use.
@SPANNERRASH
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. They have been very handy.
@seancorrigan3531
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for spreading a bit of kindness Steve. Not often you see people who give for nothing like that.
I have the basic ABBA stand for my Frirelblade and it's great. Have to say the bits that get the front wheel up look more complicated than they need to be!
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, it's not exactly obvious how the front lift works, took a little bit of figuring out, but once you sus it out, it's actually very quick and easy to do. I'm definitely a fan of the ABBA stand so far! :)
Thankyou for a really great series of videos on the 900 fireblade. This in particular is brilliant for me being fairly new to motorcycle mechanics. Having just purchased a Nitron shock for my rrx this will be perfect for getting the weight off the swingarm. I will be using all your videos to help me service my cbr, very much appreciated 👍
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great feedback. Slow and steady with plenty of photos to refer to, you can do anything! I've been out riding it a bit now, I have a few other things I want to do to it, but I have been busy with other things, and I don''t want it to be off the road part way through a project. But as they say "coming soon"!!
Great video showing how the stand works. Thanks 👍
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Alan! It's a great stand so far, I'd definitely recommend it.
I can't see why professional shops are so cheap, they lift the bike by the oil pan or by the headers and they say its totally safe but thats a lie. All shops should use this kind of stand and if customers see that the shop doesn't then they shouldn't take their bike to that shop.... stress cracks from improper lifting especially when they bang out bearing race with a sledge hammer.😮
@SPANNERRASH
6 ай бұрын
I'm with you, I would be very upset if I had my bike in a shop! And if they didn't lift my bike with regard for any subsequent damage I would be furious.
Love your Fireblade’s gold wheels.
@SPANNERRASH
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, they're lovely aren't they. If you haven't already, wait until you see the sticker kit I fit in one of the latest videos. They are fabulous, in my humble opinion :)
I got one a couple of months back, really good stand that’s well out of the way when you’re working on the back wheel, I did get the front attachment as well but haven’t used that yet, well worth the money 👍
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely, I'm really loving mine so far too, and I'm sure you'll find the front lift very handy when the time comes to use it. The fact it takes up so little space when not in use is a real big plus when you're in a small workshop.
nice comparison🔥 Thumbs up KUKI
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! :)
Can you please do a video about taking the faring off with detail on how to get the screws under the belly pan out? Cheers.
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, interestingly enough I took that fairing off the other day, video to come very soon! If I recall correctly, it's 2 allen bolts from each side right low down, and 2 more bolts hidden behind the mid fairing, which you'll need to take off first. It's easier to remove than you'd expect. Hope that helps :)
Very nice stand.
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, it certainly makes life a bit easier with this Blade. :)
Great video, how much would you say the whole thing weighs?
@SPANNERRASH
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! It's quite a sturdy piece of kit so it's not exactly lightweight, but nothing crazy, maybe 10-15kg
My name is WILL not Steve,lol.
@SPANNERRASH
Жыл бұрын
I am really sorry I got your name wrong. Put it down to old age! I can't wait to get back out on the blade, I expected snow now so SORNed the bike. I bet when I tax it the snow will come. Jut wait.
@firebladelover7
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your blade videos,they brought back memories of my 95 rrs. I loved that bike, I hope to be back on a blade myself reasonably soon,I have some inheritance coming and I fancy the 2023 model. I would like to get together for ride outs if you fancy it ?. I'll keep you informed . I'm from Driffield but I'm still living in Scarborough .x
If you have a problem they have terrible customer service. Just be warned.
@SPANNERRASH
10 ай бұрын
I hadn't heard about that, I do hope I never need to use it! :)
@alexmorgan3435
10 ай бұрын
@@SPANNERRASH I have and it's not good.