Centre Stand Or Paddock Stand For Speed Twin 900

Which is best? I need a stand for home maintenance. Not normally a fan of centre stands but in this instance it seems to be the sensible option. Ease of use for one man operation is my main concern. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

Paddock stands are much the cheaper option and easy to use once you've used one a few times and got the knack.

A Centre stand is a lot more expensive but obviously always available when you need it and also easy to use. The extra weight it adds is low down and negligible but it can impact the appearance of the bike IMO (debatable).

Centre stands used to be standard equipment but now seem to be an expensive option on many models. None of my bikes have one. You decide.

 

Thanks for the input.

 

I have here x4 different paddock stands but my 900 sits on it's own centre stand.

Easy, so easy, a quick lube of the chain in the Orkneys...... no problem!

Messing about at home, not even a thought.
It ain't a sports bike so no loss of ground clearance.

Centre stand.

 

Thanks for your valued input @Eldon. Centre stand it is then. Makes sense.

 

The installation is so easy it is unreal, I removed mine to correct the crash damage and repowdercoat.

One bolt holds a cross pin.
Lay on the floor and easy fix.
To put the spring on, use a loop of string, n jobs a good un

 

Here you go....



Chain looks Shi7e so ignore that as it's well lubed, but as inherited.

 

Torx 30

 

T30 ready for action

 

@TRIPLE X Agree paddock stands are good but you can't take them with you out there on the road.