Course, as the Thruxton R has no plastic to bother with, there could an alternative to Abba stands and the like. I expect you've considered it but just in case it's slipped your mind; what about a bike lift like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FoxHunter-150 ... SwT5tWQIG1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;cattestpilot wrote:i have bought a new thruxtonR and had bobbins fiited to the back wheel so i could use a paddock stand.
but I had not given much thought to how i would get the bike on the stand by myself.
can someone advise me on the following;
which stand would be best
how do i get it on the stand by mysef without it falling over
by the way i am 73 yrs old
dave
Or this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1500Lbs-680Kg ... Sw-4BXYh56" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-St ... Swv-NWaTbN" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In fact if you visit the wondrous world of Ebay and type in motorcycle lifts, the world is your lobster, or something.
Nice looking bike by the way