Paddock Stand for 175 / 200

[Richard Pitman]

Saw this photo of a Japanese market SL175, curious about the paddock stand. Would be very useful just to keep the bike upright in storage, as the SL doesn't have a centre stand. Had a quick google but can't find a specific stand.

I have a paddock stand for my 600, but this is obviously too big for the 175. Looked at pitbike stands but they are probably not tall enough for 18" wheels. Also, can't make out from the photo how the stand is attached to the rear axle, can't see any cups or bobbins.

Any thoughts ?

 

[Richard Pitman]

Got me thinking. Years back, I bought this Maxiijak wheel changing trolley thing, but never really made much use of it.

Dawned on me that it would be easily converted into a stand for my SL175. Bit of cutting and welding later it looks like this.

The V notches attach to longer bolts with spacers, into the rear shocks bottom clevis. This works, but I think some proper stand bobbins will make a neater job.

 

[ancientdad]

I like it, nice use of what was already on hand.

 

[Richard Pitman]

Bobbins arrived today, fitted, works a treat, easy to lift onto stand, and very stable once on it.