Gerontious Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Its not a hill... its practically a cliff. I rode up it a few weeks ago on my bicycle.. and actually consider that a major accomplishment. I remember parking my 800 outside your door and that was pretty nerve racking. I remember being extra careful that it was in gear... and checking and double checking before i released the brake lever.. and even then a big sigh of relief when it didnt go tumbling backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 It wasn't the jack I was dubious of I was just impressed the side stand can take the weight that well - but I guess if it's only tilted onto it ever so slightly then it's not really a shock. It's less stress on the side stand than you sitting on the bike, having it fully loaded with luggage, or it being strapped down on a ferry or in a van. Like most adventure bikes the Tiger has a pretty substantial side stand too. You wouldn't want someone to use one as a baton to hit you with, lets put it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 there is always thishttp://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=PDSSNPJCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 there is always thishttp://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=PDSSNPJCK I bought something similar of a chap on the Adventure Bike Forum, to take away on the XT. He made them himself and are seriously good pieces of kit. Unfortunately, I got the last one.As an aside - I think the "spray, push, pant, spray, push, pant" routine is one of my most loathed in biking. I'd probably pay someone to do it if I hadn't got a pair of paddock stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 there is always thishttp://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=PDSSNPJCK Seen someone bodge that using part of a crutch, worked pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I've seen a bodge using bricks and a lump of wood but I thought [mention]Lateralus[/mention] would like something in keeping with his new bike.But at the costs be better off with a centre stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 there is always thishttp://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=PDSSNPJCK Snapjack won't work with a single sided swingarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 £10, quick and effortless, while saving pennies for the centre standhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Ton-Heavy-Duty-Hydraulic-Bottle-Jack-Lifting-Ram-Car-Van-Boat-Truck-Caravan-/182220887916?epid=1879212939&hash=item2a6d36176c:g:s9sAAOSwPhdVIXJu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 there is always thishttp://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=PDSSNPJCK Snapjack won't work with a single sided swingarm you spotted my deliberate error. Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Just put a bloody centre stand on it.. you can get one for £150. if money is really THAT tight... I'll lend it you and you can repay me when you get back from Spain and are back on a financial even keel. I have my eye on some farkles.... what's your interest rate like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 As an aside - I think the "spray, push, pant, spray, push, pant" routine is one of my most loathed in biking. I'd probably pay someone to do it if I hadn't got a pair of paddock stands. I did this today. I'm now buying a centre stand. I thought [mention]Lateralus[/mention] would like something in keeping with his new bike. You're not wrong! And luckily I came home today to find a letter from HMRC saying I over-paid on tax last year, with the rebate bring sufficient to get a centre stand and take Mrs Lat out for a birthday meal next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 And luckily I came home today to find a letter from HMRC saying I over-paid on tax last year, with the rebate bring sufficient to get a centre stand and take Mrs Lat out for a birthday meal next month! Winner takes all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Mann Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Why not use the Bike Jack, bike-jack.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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