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| Author: | Gee Tee [ 08 Feb 2011 01:54 ] |
| Post subject: | ABBA stand |
Got one of the ABBA stands for the 900 monster. Really good investment and works a treat. I've got to replace the fork seals on the M2, so the front end needs jacking up. I was wondering if anyone has used an ABBA stand on a Buell? Can't see any info on kits/adaptors for the M2 on the manufacturers website  http://www.abbastands.co.uk/ |
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| Author: | Motorrad [ 08 Feb 2011 02:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Take a Chance... Ok, ok, I know it's tech............. impossible.............must........resist................. GM, delete as required. He was askin' for that one, though. |
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| Author: | Gee Tee [ 08 Feb 2011 13:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Yes that's the only downside of owning the ABBA stand unfortunately There's only so much mamma mia, chiquitita, dancing queen or Super Trouper flesh and blood can take. I've come to dread tyre replacement time.. if only I could find the mute switch. 
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| Author: | chris(madrid) [ 08 Feb 2011 15:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Gee Tee wrote: if only I could find the mute switch. Would that be their Waterloo? 
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| Author: | thorkill the tall [ 08 Feb 2011 23:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
With the judicious application of axle stands and/or a trolley jack along with an Abba stand, you can get both your wheels off the deck at the same time. It is also possible to pivot the bike onto it's back wheel to work on the front end. Due to the time it takes to get the Abba into place, if you just want to work on the back wheel, it's quicker just to use a normal paddock stand. Additionally, although I Bought the Abba for the Buell, I found that if I just reversed the mounting cups, It would fit my super-moto. Not too sure of the price these days (I haven't checked the link, above) but the Abba stand was a little pricey compared to the opposition. |
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| Author: | Gee Tee [ 12 Feb 2011 14:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
I already have the stand - bought one in about 2001 for Monster Just need to figure out what adapter I need for the M2 |
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| Author: | pash [ 12 Feb 2011 14:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
I seem to remember retromlc had one with his M2. May be wrong though... |
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| Author: | thorkill the tall [ 12 Feb 2011 20:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Just for you I've got off me arse and toddled out to the garage armed with a torch and a guessing stick. The diameter of the cup that fits into the frame recess is .870". Please note that mine are a really tight fit and required me to drill and tap the end of the cup in order to use a pair if grips on a handy 10mm bolt in order to wiggle the little buggers free when I want to get the cup out again. They could do with being a little smaller for easier removal. To be honest, you could have just measured the size of your frame hole with a rule.... |
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| Author: | Gee Tee [ 13 Feb 2011 01:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Thanks for that. Been looking at mine while working on it today. As you say I just need top hat bungs to accept ABBA spindles to fit in frame. I'll try to get a couple knocked up from alloy or mild steel bar ASAP. |
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| Author: | paulalig [ 13 Feb 2011 11:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
 Always seemed to me that the footrests were in the way of using an ABBA on my M2 frame - am I missing something? Or are you planning to take them off first?
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| Author: | Gee Tee [ 14 Feb 2011 01:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Good point - on the plus side it's only one bolt to remove per side. I sketched up a pair of 38mm top hat bungs today. Should get the ABBA working fine. Just need to get them turned up at a local engineering firm. |
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| Author: | paulalig [ 14 Feb 2011 11:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
In that case GT there is a swingarm removal kit that ABBA make that would prob allow you to use the footrest mounting points as a pickup and thereby save the paint on your frame around the frame recesses you were thinking of using? About £20 for these and they might come useful elsewhere? Granted the footrest holes aren't round but I think you'd manage with a bolt through them without too much difficulty. Would lift the bike quite high I guess as the rests are low? |
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| Author: | Gee Tee [ 21 Feb 2011 22:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
Thanks for the tip paulalig Bungs are underway now but I'll look into footrest lift option too. I've used a same method on 900 monster when I removed swingarm. Just used long bolts in the frame and a pair of axle stands. |
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| Author: | retromlc [ 24 Feb 2011 18:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ABBA stand |
pash wrote: I seem to remember retromlc had one with his M2. May be wrong though... yup i have one for the M2 you have to remove the gear linkage to use it,which isn't a massive pain,you can't tilt it back to get the front wheel in the air,I strap the front up through the frame and from a roof joist.Abba stand is very stable.if you contact supplier you can get spacers made up for about £12.pain is as swing arm axle is off cente getting the lugs back off is not easy.once again I've put the bike up for sale so will offer the Abba stand if I end up left with it.I think I paid just over £100 new 2 years ago |
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