Headstock stand - MTS1200

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by AndyW, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. Anyone got one? Looking to get a headstock stand for the Mutley but although there's plenty of choice (e.g. eBay) it's not clear which if any will be ok for the MTS1200 i.e. height and reach.

    I was chatting to an American owner who uses a T-Rex headstock stand...

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    ...but there's no UK distributor. I beleive a 24mm headstock pin is required and that you have to take off the plastic shield under the lower triple clamp to use it. I guess you could drill a large hole in that and leave it on.

    I have an Abba Stand and have a trick for lifting the front as well but I'd rather have a proper stand!

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    #1 AndyW, Mar 22, 2012
  2. I use an Easy Riser - takes a few minutes to set it up but once it's in the air, it's the dogs danglies.

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    #2 Rushjob, Mar 22, 2012
  3. Thanks, looks a great bit of kit......can't make out from the photo, what are the support points on the bike? Front end, isn't the aluminium belly pan a problem?
    Looking at the price, if I were to spend that sort of money I think I'd go the the Bursig Stand....



    ....but my wallet keeps telling me I have to resist!
     
    #3 AndyW, Mar 22, 2012
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  4. Cradles to riders footrests at the rear then goes under the horizontal cylinder at the front.

    You do have to remove the side belly pan plate but it's only 3 screws.

    As for price, yes they're not cheap but then I only paid £100 for mine!

    Do like that Bursig one, not seen that before.
     
    #4 Rushjob, Mar 23, 2012
  5. Now that I do like - how much Andy?
     
    #5 Bob_Cooper, Mar 23, 2012
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  6. €419 plus shipping (not sure how much that would be from Germany, it weighs 12kg so a fair bit I expect). Very tempted, lot of money but great bit of kit.

    Thanks...........£100!....you jammy sod :D
     
    #6 AndyW, Mar 23, 2012
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  7. #7 steveb123, Mar 23, 2012
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  8. Looks ok - seems it takes a bit more effort than the Bursig to hoik it up in the air - I like the way they advertise free shipping then charge £10 extra!....
     
    #8 Bob_Cooper, Mar 23, 2012
  9. Probably be easier if he held the handle right at the end tho' ?
     
    #9 NZDave, Mar 23, 2012
  10. Agreed!
     
    #10 Bob_Cooper, Mar 23, 2012
  11. Thanks for the Envy link Steve........funny enough I did search for competition to the Bursig but didn't find them :weird: Did find a US company, again cheaper than the Bursig but VAT, customs fees and shipping would take it way OTT MotoMfg paddock stand Ducati

    £60 saving on the Envy over the Bursig is not to be sniffed at! The more I look at these lift stands the more I'm coming round to the idea of the cost being worthwhile.....afterall you can keep them for ever and a day (by buying different fitting kits for different bikes) and if it's ever no longer needed I bet you could get a fair bit of the cost back on selling on. Time for some more research e.g. is there good reason for the Bursig being more expensive?
     
    #11 AndyW, Mar 24, 2012
  12. The Bursig looks awesome, so stable, dont know if I could roll it down my drive without poopin meself though!! Envy looks good too, from what I could see, what a rubbish site for a good looking product, plug ins, daft music, etc, maybe an email needed!!
     
    #12 steviegasgas, Mar 24, 2012
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