Author Topic: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand (Read 3059 times)

azzie · « **on:** June 13, 2006, 12:41:51 PM »

I recently bought a 2002 Bandit 1200 without a center stand. I just got a copy of the owners manual & checked out the section on chain care & the first step was place the bike on the center stand. Huh? Was the centerstand optional on these bikes or did someone take this one off?

Is a paddock stand a better choice?

thanks,
-azzie

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2006, 12:48:35 PM »

Someone took it off.

Personally, I like the centerstand better than a paddock stand for maintenance.

1) It's always there, no matter where I am.
2) You can take the swingarm off if you ever need to.

I don't ride hard enough to need to loose it for cornering clearance.

Perhaps the PO still has it gathering dust?

azzie · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2006, 04:28:27 PM »

That's kind of what I figured. I guess I have some calls to make, wish me luck.

thanks,
-gap

stormi · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2006, 10:44:47 PM »

This is the paddock stand that I have. The accessories manager at my dealer says he thinks it's the best one on the market.

Paddock Stand

tacoman · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:31:05 PM »

If you're unable to find a center stand I have a paddock stand I had for my Gixxer 1100 that I sold. Your swing arm has threaded holes for the "swing arm buttons" so its easy to do.

2005B12S · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:14:36 PM »

Pit Bull makes very nice stands. The rear works with or without swingarm spools and the front 2 piece converter will lift by the fork tubes or under the steering head. Very sturdy construction will last a lifetime.

above is the front converter-no photos of the rear but you get the idea. They have a website as well.

Good Luck, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED
1992 900SS

PitterB4 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2006, 04:14:56 PM »

I personally don't like the LP stand. It's MUCH more flimsy than a Pit Bull. The PB is more spendy but if you handled them back-to-back, you'd instantly understand why.

For my B4, however, the LP works better. The B4 has such a narrow s/a, it's helpful to be able to bend it a little to make the paddles closer together. I'd hate to try to bend the PB like that.

Just my $.02

PaulVS · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2006, 04:21:14 PM »

Quote from: azzie

I recently bought a 2002 Bandit 1200 without a center stand. I just got a copy of the owners manual & checked out the section on chain care & the first step was place the bike on the center stand. Huh? Was the centerstand optional on these bikes or did someone take this one off?

Is a paddock stand a better choice?

thanks,
-azzie

Do the bike have the stock exhaust/header? It could be that the previous owner took off the centerstand to make clearance for an aftermarket exhaust system.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:56:57 PM »

pitbull 1st choice and vortex 2nd enough said