1198 Front Stand Recommendations

I had a similar issue on my 1299 when looking for one so settled for the Pro Bike paddock with the rollers. Works great and should be fine for front-wheel removal if that's what you're after

 

it's crazy how we all adopt/get used to those "all that is available for the task" front stands like above isn't it? They are a disaster waiting to happen, but apart from opening up the existing hole/creating a hole in your forks, they are about the only easy and cheap option if, as said, you also need the option of removing front wheel.

 

I have this one, it comes with a flat plate and pin type plates, depending if you have the hole in your yoke.
https://rsworkshopequipment.com/paddock-stands/front-yoke-paddock-stand-e611s.html

RS workshop equipment are great to deal with so a call to them may uncover some other options.

 

Yeah this was pretty much my journey. I was a tad unsure about lifting like this, but when I saw the Ducati stands lifting with a single pin on either side at the same point I felt this was an acceptable option. Both the pins actually rest in indented sections and it actually feels incredibly stable

 

simple... drill a hole....just like all THE Ducati models that do have a hole, in fact is the pilot hole already there centred for you!

 

I use this too. Works perfectly with a regular yoke front stand, and no drilling required.

 

Doesnt Pit Bull make one that uses a "claw" similar to the one posted by @Guillaume69? I am actually thinking of getting one for my 848 to compliment the Bursig one I already have.
https://www.pit-bull.com/ducati-1098/hybrid-ducati-dual-lift-916-996-998-999-1098-1198-f0100-300

 

I use this arrangement from ABBA stands, with a bar in the wheel spindle hole for the strap. Easy to use and very secure.

 

I've used this on my 1198S - ABBA can supply a "bobbin" that fits in the rear wheel, like a rear paddock stand would. Pretty stable, but make sure the bike's in the right place in the garage before removing the front wheel...