How do I know what stands I need for my bike?
Simply select your bike from our lists and we will build the stands to suit your model.
The Single-sided Rear Stand suits bikes with a single-sided swingarm.
The Double-sided Rear Stand suits bikes with a conventional (twin-spar) swingarm that is fitted with a
pickup bobbin on each side.
The Front Sled suits any bike with a front tyre not less than 90mm wide, but must be used only in conjunction with a Rear Stand.
Does my bike need any additional fittings or hardware to work with the stands?
The Front Sled and the Single-sided Rear Stands require nothing to be added to the bike.
The only additional hardware required is in the case of the Double-sided Rear stand, which requires a pickup spool (also called a pickup 'bobbin' or 'cotton reel') mounted to the swingarm on both sides. The hooks either side of the Double-sided Rear Stand lift the bike via the spools in the swingarm. Spools are a common accessory, available from your motorcycle dealer (OEM), or aftermarket. We also have available bobbins for some selected models in our webstore. There are many different spools available, so make sure you get the correct ones for your bike. Your Dealer can advise if you are unsure.
If I change my bike, do I need a different stand? What other bikes will my stand work with?
The Front Sled is universal and will work with virtually any bike that has a tyre not less than 90mm wide.
The Double-sided Rear Stand works on bikes that have a conventional (twin-spar) swingarm and a pickup spool (also called a pickup bobbin or cotton reel) mounted on both sides of the swingarm. This the most common type of motorcycle swingarm; for example, if you have stands that you bought for a Yamaha MT-09, and buy a KTM 1290 Super Adventure, you do not need to change stands. The stands for those bikes are exactly the same product.
The Single-sided Rear Stand also suits a wide range of bikes, but must have a single sided swingarm with a large central hollow in the bike’s rear wheel hub. The Single-sided Rear stand is easily adapted to work with different makes and model of bikes, by simply changing the spindle that interfaces with the hole in the hub. For example, you can easily change a BMW R1250 rear stand to a Ducati Panigale rear stand by simply swapping the spindle. Again, you do not need to change stands.
