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Location: Herefordshire, UK
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tyre change dilemma - front paddock stand recommendation
I have ordered a pair of Metzler Roadtec 01s from Motoblouz, looking forward to trying them out.
I tend to order my tyres and then get them fitted by a local firm that charges £10 per wheel for mounting to the rim and balancing. This is still far cheaper than getting a local bike shop, or tyre chain, to supply and fit. £192 plus £20 fitting vs. around £260.
My my previous bike I just used the centre stand and a combination of bricks and a piece of wood for protection and some axle stands to support the bike whilst taking the wheels for a drive in the car to have the tyres fitted. With the TV I'm reluctant to do this. For a start there's nothing substantial enough under the engine to support the bike, used headers on the previous one. The fear of it toppling without wheels is too much to contemplate so I thing I need to invest in a front stand to make this job more risk free.
Budget is a consideration. I've had a look on eBay and seen a few that seem reasonable but am somewhat concerned about how good/stable they actually are. Whilst I appreciate you do get what you pay for this will probably only be used once a year so as long as they hold the bike securely that's all that really matters.
Adjust-ability to allow this to be used in conjunction with the centre stand rather than a rear paddock stand is essential.
Any suggestions?
Chas
Previously a MY16 Turismo Veloce Lusso
Defected to a Ducati Multistrada 1260S Touring
Last edited by Bumpkin; 07-09-2016 at 06:11 PM.