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What's the purpose of the paddock stand?

4.6K views 19 replies 15 participants last post by  IMSTuner  
#1 ·
I have been contemplating on buying this - just because it looks cool, but other than that, what's the real purpose? To have your tires off the ground? What does that do? Is it only to be able to get your wheels off fast?
I don't see much clearance to do engine work?
 
#3 ·
:iamwithst

More like I don't know how you get by without it. It's not something you buy to make the bike look cool in the garage. How do you clean your chain, clean your wheels, remove your wheels for tire changes, change for your fork oil, without it?
 
#13 ·
First thing I bought after gear was a Pit Bull rear stand,my bike is always on it.

I even made a strap system to carry the stand on my back when I go out riding in case during the day I need to lube the chain or clean the rear rim.