Huh? So you have to lift the bike by 2 people or via an ABBA stand to achieve that? Not exactly a roll on - roll off method, but full points for long-term storage - and cheap!!
1. Bike on side stand 2. place RH axle stand underneath protruding bar (RH side) and LH stand close to bar (LH side) 3. roll bike onto RH axle stand 4. move LH axle stand underneath bar with foot I am not a very strong man but I haven't had any trouble yet (thanks to the wife for the photo shoot) All the best
Thanks Lynden, for the explanation, and for Mrs Brain's photographic portfolio. Very informative and a means many of us might not have considered. Cheers!
Harris stands look nice! But dispite the high price, they didn't put enough money into designing the front stand - it obstructs the axle when removing. Gee-tech fabrications stands look ok. No idea about the price though.
Can’t diagree with that Had Micron ones but the Harris are above and beyond any stands i’ve previously owned. Worth every penny, the feel and geometry of them is outstanding and mine have the little nipples (oh er missus) that fit under your forks. Is it just me or does anyone else think the wheels feel like your old skateboard wheels from yester-year? lol
A bit off-topic, but related. I ordered one of these yesterday for juggling bikes into tight spaces: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172979886344 Granted, there's sturdier models, but this is just for moving; the bike will not remain on the stand.
Winter sat here in the garden 33c......can't think that far ahead.....ride you bike knacker the tyres out leave in garage then new set next year .....job done....
There is NO WAY known you will do that with your SP. I guess you're giving advice to the Repsol boys!
Don't know Nigel with this weather and such a great bike I can't stop riding it the super corsa are something else in this heat....I may need some more by winter.....I reckon they will last 1k to 1.5k miles I just do A roads ...new Diablo corsa 111 look more suited when the temps drop late sept.....you well be pleased to know all cleaned up after each ride...it's so shiny not even the flies stick to it....
I know what you mean. I was out on my MV for a while yesterday. I love that bike. Came home and swapped to the SP and it's just a different world. Best way to compare a bike is to jump from one to another. I still say it's small, but it's just so workable. Does everything I want it to - for an old bastard! Agree with you on the tyres. I'm a bit of an 'A' road specialist myself - I don't want to flatten them out on Motorways. I guess I must be more sedate than you; sure I'll get double your projected life! Ay yes, I am also a post-ride cleaning specialist. It's an exclusive group of which I am sure @hitch is a qualified member!
On the cleaning front the blade I traded in sold within 2 days there was no need to prepare it also when my car goes in I ask it not to be washed or hoovered I do it myself always have done.....on the bike I am 5ft 7.5 so feels just right I like the narrow front the problem is the faster you go the better it feels it really comes into its own ...the best bike and I loved when it was delivered it was on its own complete with a Honda racing cover made me feel I had bought a 20k bike...
