Rear paddock stand

raptor001 · Post by **raptor001** » 16 years ago

Hi there,

Could anyone recommend a rear paddock stand for a Vrap 650? Would I have to install anything onto my swing arm? Would any generic rear paddock stand do? Many thanks!

Runs With Scissors · Post by **Runs With Scissors** » 16 years ago

I use an Anderson bike stand, made here in Australia.
Since there is no place on the Raptor to instal bobbins, a la Jappa sportbikes, I use the generic pads that should also come with any new paddock stand.

Another way that I have considered is to make up a rod with the bobbins attached and pass this through the rear axle when I want to use the stand.
I haven't done this yet.... the current 'generic' setup works just fine.

Hope this helps.

Runs With Scissors · Post by **Runs With Scissors** » 16 years ago

Here's a pic of the bike on the stand....

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb65 ... 010021.jpg

Magnum · Post by **Magnum** » 16 years ago

I also use a generic stand. Works just fine!
Be careful with the speedo sensor close to the rear brake caliper.

Cheers!

Post by **snapdragon** » 16 years ago

I have a cheapo from M&P (norraclue as to the make - it's dark outside), works fine with the thou - though generally I use the 'spikes through the axle' rather than the cups - works easier for me that way round

twistedpr · Post by **twistedpr** » 16 years ago

Be careful with the speedo sensor close to the rear brake caliper.

That's great advice. Take it from someone who cracked the casing on theirs, meaning it won't work when it gets wet.