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31-03-2020, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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Yes, I've often used the toe-cap method and the wedges but nothing yet is stable enough and sufficiently adjustable to prevent extreme aggravation. I like the look of the Abba Rizer but I've already got a gadget of theirs which was a waste of money (the front-lift attachment to their excellent main stand) so £70 seems a bit of a risk. However, Luddite's inflatable wedge looks like a great idea and can be used for other jobs too, so my order is in for a couple of them!
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01-04-2020, 09:16 AM | #2 |
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I have used a shovel under the back tyre for the past 10 years or so and it works perfectly.
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02-04-2020, 04:39 PM | #3 |
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02-04-2020, 10:50 PM | #4 |
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Darren,
I was trying to use the Abba front-lift add-on on a bike with a normal swingarm (a Cagiva Raptor), not a single-sider, and it was a total pain. It looks OK in theory but not in practice, for me at least; perhaps if I was built like a gorilla it might be different! The dedicated steering-head front-lift I have is a very clever bit of design and a real pleasure to use, so the extra Abba bits are just gathering dust. The basic Abba lift is invaluable though. Nick |
06-04-2020, 07:58 AM | #5 |
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Just an update on this. With Luddite's clever suggestion, I've made a lift to help with installing rear wheels, especially when the bike is quite high off the ground, as when using an Abba stand. I got two of the inflatable wedges cos they seemed like useful things for all manner of jobs! To ensure the wheel was supported in a stable fashion, I hinged two bits of board together and popped one wedge between. Obviously, one needs to do the toecap shuffle to get the lift beneath the wheel and the dimensions required will differ from one bike to another, but it was very pleasing indeed to be able to gently pump the wedge up until the wheel was perfectly in line to feed the axle through. Doing it this way should also prevent damage to the thread of the axle and/or the bearings and spacers that can happen if one uses too much force.
Job done! Last edited by The Clockie; 06-04-2020 at 08:00 AM.. |
01-04-2020, 09:22 AM | #6 | |
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01-04-2020, 09:51 AM | #7 |
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Both my R's are single siders so a bit of a non issue now.
The 750's were a bit different and I used the tried and tested foot system, you still really needed an extra arm to make sure the caliper holder was lined up and the spacers didn't knock out.
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