I took delivery this morning of an Abba superbike stand,within ten minutes of unpacking my tdm was on it.So much easier and safer than a normal paddock stand.Makes working on the bike,cleaning and oil level check so much easier.Can't recommend highly enough.
Abba Superbike Stand
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oldman
, Dec 18 2018 12:58 pm
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#1
oldman
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Posted 18 December 2018 - 12:58 pm
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dablik
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Posted 18 December 2018 - 06:14 pm
Good choice oldman, be lost without mine, welcome to the club 
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
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drewpy
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Posted 19 December 2018 - 09:43 am
I have a copy and its ok.
I prefer my paddock stand TBH
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 19 December 2018 - 10:49 am
I bought the Abba skylift a few months ago and although pricey really is a good bit of kit.
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Kenyun
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sticking around
- Location:Staffordshire
- TDM model: 2008
Posted 19 December 2018 - 05:26 pm
I have 2 ABBA Stands and Ive used them for years, but one thing bothers me, whenever I see them being used the lever arm is operated standing on the left side of the bike. I much prefer standing to the right of the bike and lifting the bike up and back, the same way a centre stand does, and, when lowering I can control the front brake. Is it just me being awkward, anyone else do it this way?
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Monkey Boy
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Posted 19 December 2018 - 05:46 pm
One of them things you wonder how you managed without.
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Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
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drewpy
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Posted 20 December 2018 - 05:32 pm
I have 2 ABBA Stands and Ive used them for years, but one thing bothers me, whenever I see them being used the lever arm is operated standing on the left side of the bike. I much prefer standing to the right of the bike and lifting the bike up and back, the same way a centre stand does, and, when lowering I can control the front brake. Is it just me being awkward, anyone else do it this way?
my main stands are always on the left 
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Kenyun
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- TDM model: 2008
Posted 20 December 2018 - 07:24 pm
Yes I know!
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Studley Ramrod
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- TDM model: 1993
Posted 21 December 2018 - 01:18 pm
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Posted 26 July 2019 - 04:09 pm
I've had an Abba superbike stand for several years, and in my view much easier to use than a paddock stand. Really impressed with it in fact, and am starting to look at the Sky Lift. I enjoy working on my bikes and have done enough years crawling around to feel like I've earnt one! I much prefer it from a storage point of view than the big ramps that take up so much room in the middle of a garage floor
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