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Old 27-01-2021, 04:14 PM   #1
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Tightening that SSA wheel nut.

Getting it off hasn’t been a problem, I just wazzed it off with the impact gun, but tightening it has always given me grief. Parking the front wheel against the wall and getting SWMBO to sit on the bike with it in gear and the brake on wasn’t the best. How do I stop the wheel turning, I thought of a disc lock, but it wouldn’t fit in the space, so I came up with this.


Turn the hub until it rests on the calliper bracket.

Wheel on, torque it up!
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Old 27-01-2021, 05:04 PM   #2
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Might end up bending the disc?

Chunk of 2x2 timber against a spoke and right through the paddock stand is my favourite (as long as you have the right type of stand of course)
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Old 27-01-2021, 05:23 PM   #3
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Might end up bending the disc?.....
That was my reasoning for putting it as close to the centre as I could.
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Old 27-01-2021, 06:05 PM   #4
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I'm lucky, my DP paddock stand has a tube welded to the frame to accommodate a solid bar, which goes through the spokes in much the same way as slob's piece of wood. Works a treat!





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Old 27-01-2021, 06:29 PM   #5
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It’s honestly not that hard. 176nm. Wheel on deck and someone holding brake and front of the bike.

That bolt setup looks sketchy at best.
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Old 27-01-2021, 06:32 PM   #6
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Luddite, is your stand just for the Evo or is it a more general fit? I am hoping to pick up a paddock stand second hand. I bought an Abba stand when I got the monster, but it is a bit of a pain for regular use, so looking for something more user friendly. The fact that yours will lock the wheel is a bonus.

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Old 27-01-2021, 06:40 PM   #7
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Luddite, is your stand just for the Evo or is it a more general fit? I am hoping to pick up a paddock stand second hand. I bought an Abba stand when I got the monster, but it is a bit of a pain for regular use, so looking for something more user friendly. The fact that your will lock the wheel is a bonus.
I originally bought the stand for my S2R, Omar, so it fits that and the S4R plus I also believe it fits the 916/748 model line, the Diavel and M1200. Probably the old Streetfighters too and maybe others.
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Old 27-01-2021, 07:02 PM   #8
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Yep Luddite if it fits an S2R/S4R it's also good for a 748/916, probably quite a few others too.
Critical part is the diameter of the hole in the spindle, smaller than the extension on the stand might involve the use of a big big hammer to make it fit

An after thought.. the bar that fits the spindle is swap-able ??
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Old 27-01-2021, 07:19 PM   #9
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An after thought.. the bar that fits the spindle is swap-able ??
Unfortunately it's not removable. And I should have said in my earlier post, it's no longer available new so, if you wanted one, you'd have to track down a used example.

Alternatively, it shouldn't be too difficult to adapt a regular stand by welding a suitable tube to its frame and sourcing your own bar for locking the spokes (an old rubber handlebar grip on the end of the bar would make a good protector.)
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Old 27-01-2021, 07:20 PM   #10
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I originally bought the stand for my S2R, Omar, so it fits that and the S4R plus I also believe it fits the 916/748 model line, the Diavel and M1200. Probably the old Streetfighters too and maybe others.
Thanks Luddite, that increases my chances of a second hand buy.
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Old 27-01-2021, 07:32 PM   #11
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If it helps in your search, Omar, here are the measurements:

The overall spindle length is 95mm and the first 25mm next to the stand has a 26mm diameter and the remaining 70 mm is 22mm diameter.

If you want to add your own tube/rod, the measurements are:

Welded tube - 75mm x OD 32mm/ID 26mm (wall thickness 3mm including paint)
Locking tube - 210mm x OD 25mm/ID 21mm (wall thickness 1.9mm)

Hope that helps.
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Old 27-01-2021, 07:56 PM   #12
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Locking tube: 25mm OD... so either a l/h grip from a Harley’ or r/h grip from anything else

I thought DP stands had a big c-clip on the end of the pin so you could change it?

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Old 27-01-2021, 09:43 PM   #13
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I originally bought the stand for my S2R, Omar, so it fits that and the S4R plus I also believe it fits the 916/748 model line, the Diavel and M1200. Probably the old Streetfighters too and maybe others.
Pin diameter is bigger on Diaval and 1200 Monsters - also the new Multistradas. All use the “big” axle
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Old 27-01-2021, 10:05 PM   #14
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If it helps in your search, Omar, here are the measurements:

The overall spindle length is 95mm and the first 25mm next to the stand has a 26mm diameter and the remaining 70 mm is 22mm diameter.

If you want to add your own tube/rod, the measurements are:

Welded tube - 75mm x OD 32mm/ID 26mm (wall thickness 3mm including paint)
Locking tube - 210mm x OD 25mm/ID 21mm (wall thickness 1.9mm)

Hope that helps.
Thanks Luddite, very helpful.
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Old 27-01-2021, 11:03 PM   #15
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As an interested observer, why does the nut need to be so insanely tight?

Also my experience of using an Abba stand is very positive . It's easy to use once you get the hang of it.
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