ABBA bike lifts for 350lc

[tbones]

I’m thinking of purchasing one. For working on Rd 350lc
how good are they and what size adapters would need to purchase 
many thanks

[rigga]

ABBA stands are a great bit of kit, use one all the time on my KTM, don't have the adaptors for the LC, but apparently you need a 19mm and a 22mm pair .

My swing arm spindle is not the original, so need to do a bit of research to find the right kit for mine.

[stusco]

Ive got the hydraulic superbike lift its great I’ve built a lc a lc2 and a gamma sofar with no problems can’t remember what adapter ive got I would need to go and look but the will supply any size you need just give them the size you want

[midlifecrisisrd]

I've got a stand and the roller kit

Can't remember the sizes, sorry

Love being able to wheel it out the way when I need space

Wouldn't be without it now. I also bought the swing arm removal bobbin kit. You can bolt them into the footrest bolts so you can remove the spindle and back end

Steve

[tbones]

That’s a great help every one.
I did I ask them today about the adapters and unfortunately the person didn’t know
Thanks Dan

[rigga]

LC adaptor kits are advertised on eBay for £26, lots of them, think it's a generic pic but from sellers like demon tweeks

[midlifecrisisrd]

I can't remember needing an LC kit

Does the cups it comes with not do an LC?

Stusco gave me the ypvs ones, I remember that 👏

Steve

[abar121]

Great stands, as above. I have a few sets of adapters, it can get expensive.

If someone could knock up some Abba stand adapters to 1/2" socket, that would save a lot of faffing around. It'd need to be greased up to allow it to spin.

[Robbieben]

I have an Abba Sky lift and the full mechanics adapter set, great piece of kit, I havent found a bike I cant lift yet.

[midlifecrisisrd]

Mar 31, 2023 11:06:50 GMT 1 abar121 said:

Great stands, as above. I have a few sets of adapters, it can get expensive.

If someone could knock up some Abba stand adapters to 1/2" socket, that would save a lot of faffing around. It'd need to be greased up to allow it to spin.

Now that's an idea 😁

Think I'll buy a couple of 3/8 female to 1/2 adaptors then fab up cups on the lathe then weld together

Or then again could just make a set of adaptors going up in size

Although using sockets would stop the adaptors spinning on the spindle and marking the plating

Steve

[abar121]

Mar 31, 2023 12:25:29 GMT 1 midlifecrisisrd said:

Mar 31, 2023 11:06:50 GMT 1 abar121 said:

Great stands, as above. I have a few sets of adapters, it can get expensive.

If someone could knock up some Abba stand adapters to 1/2" socket, that would save a lot of faffing around. It'd need to be greased up to allow it to spin.

Now that's an idea 😁

Think I'll buy a couple of 3/8 female to 1/2 adaptors then fab up cups on the lathe then weld together

Or then again could just make a set of adaptors going up in size

Although using sockets would stop the adaptors spinning on the spindle and marking the plating

Steve

I'd be happy to contribute to any biscuit / coffee fund!

[Tobyjugs]

I really like the stand because you can do maintenance work on the bike without having to take pipes off for extra support.

[crigar]

For a small bike like the RDLC, why not use a small table like the one used in the circuit paddock ?

[abar121]

The next best thing to a centre stand.

[bernardo]

Great bit of kit, but ABBA told me they'd make LC fittings to order since the spindles varied so much (bleed nipples etc).
No extra cost and very nice to deal with

[tbones]

Apr 5, 2023 9:15:28 GMT 1 bernardo said:

Great bit of kit, but ABBA told me they'd make LC fittings to order since the spindles varied so much (bleed nipples etc).
No extra cost and very nice to deal with

I’ve just revived mine ( stand not lift from Demond tweeks  and a 350lc fitting kit from them also.
the fitting kit does not fit as advertised on eBay. I will contact them tomorrow to find out what’s gone wrong

[tbones]

Has any one had problems using the stand..... mine seems to touch the foot brake peddle.
Or has any one a picture or two with a 350lc on it .
Many ThanksDan

[midlifecrisisrd]

I know it's a ypvs but I've had to turn it around on some bikes

Steve

[tbones]

Apr 5, 2023 19:55:13 GMT 1 midlifecrisisrd said:

I know it's a ypvs but I've had to turn it around on some bikes

Steve

[tbones]

Thanks for the picture I’ve had another go with a more relaxed frame of mind.
Many ThanksDan The problem is mainly I’ve been sent the wrong adapters.

[stoney]

Abba skylift works fine for me. I haven't got the space to have a dedicated bike bench.