Kawasaki Center Lift Paddock Stand

DaBlue1 · January 13th, 2013, 01:46 PM

NEW paddock lift. It safely and securely lifts both wheels off the ground. Very easy to use and is great for cleaning, storage and working on the bike. This stand now features a locking pin that locks your bike to the stand so can never fall off the stand. The Kit comes complete with two bushing that are installed on the bike. It is available in two versions. One with wheels and one without wheels.

It is available for the:
2003-06 ZX 636
2009-2010 ZX6R
2008-12 Ninja 250R
1999-05 ZRX 1100/1200

http://www.motomfg.com/MotoMfg_paddo...aki_p/ps-8.htm

WOTurtle · January 13th, 2013, 02:40 PM

Im gonna guess $499.99

Ichiro · January 13th, 2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WOTurtle

Im gonna guess $499.99

No need to guess. Link says $340.00

himynameisjoe · January 13th, 2013, 05:26 PM

I really like that! And that's not a horrible price... hmm

WOTurtle · January 13th, 2013, 05:56 PM

At 340 I might have to jump on one. I live in an apartment complex and this would be great.

red5 · January 15th, 2013, 09:46 AM

Yea, want that.

Boosted139 · January 15th, 2013, 09:50 AM

340 without wheels... 450 with wheels.

adouglas · January 15th, 2013, 09:57 AM

Since the 300 frame is the same in the necessary area afaik, won't this also fit the new model?

DaBlue1 · January 15th, 2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Since the 300 frame is the same in the necessary area afaik, won't this also fit the new model?

I believe it should.

dino74 · June 19th, 2013, 11:37 AM

My garage is a narrow one car width and the track bike is always getting in the way.

So I just ordered one with wheels. Will post pics and a review when it arrives.

headshrink · June 19th, 2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

My garage is a narrow one car width and the track bike is always getting in the way.

So I just ordered one with wheels. Will post pics and a review when it arrives.

Awesome, will look forward to your pics and review. That thing sure looks like an "investment."

adouglas · June 19th, 2013, 01:12 PM

I'd love one of these so I could do the Batcave thing and easily preposition my bike to launch in the morning. Thing is, I'm not sure I could actually turn it around while the car's parked in there, which kind of defeats the purpose.

Right now I do a tedious back-and-fill to get the bike into its spot at night, then repeat in the morning and back it out.

BIGREDIOWAN · June 20th, 2013, 05:56 AM

Must have, I have a two car garage and with my wife's Traverse, my Silverado, and the motorcycle in there, it's a tight fit! Right now I have it on a regular rear tire stand so it stands upright so I can back my truck in without the bike leaning. It's hell getting it on the stand and off the stand by myself without dropping the bike. This is the answer I've been looking for.

triptronix · June 20th, 2013, 06:22 AM

I purchased the abba stand early last season, the concept is similar to the motomfg stand. It makes oil changes/winter storage/regular maintenance a lot easier to do now.

adouglas · June 20th, 2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGREDIOWAN

It's hell getting it on the stand and off the stand by myself without dropping the bike. This is the answer I've been looking for.

You know the wood block trick, right?

You know how the lift wants to rotate out of line if you try to lift the bike while it's resting on the side stand? The left hook engages but the right hook is nowhere near the spool.

Put a block of wood under the kickstand foot. The bike will be more upright and it's VERY easy to lift in a straight line.

Wrapping a velcro tie around the front brake lever also helps to stabilize things. The bike doesn't try to run away from you.

I've never had any difficulty lowering the bike safely. Just remember to put the kickstand down first, have the bars turned to the left and stand to the right side of the bike just in case. With the bars pointed to the left the bike will naturally want to tip that way.

dino74 · June 20th, 2013, 10:19 AM

Damn, out of stock for 3 weeks

BIGREDIOWAN · June 23rd, 2013, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

You know the wood block trick, right?

You know how the lift wants to rotate out of line if you try to lift the bike while it's resting on the side stand? The left hook engages but the right hook is nowhere near the spool.

Put a block of wood under the kickstand foot. The bike will be more upright and it's VERY easy to lift in a straight line.

Wrapping a velcro tie around the front brake lever also helps to stabilize things. The bike doesn't try to run away from you.

I've never had any difficulty lowering the bike safely. Just remember to put the kickstand down first, have the bars turned to the left and stand to the right side of the bike just in case. With the bars pointed to the left the bike will naturally want to tip that way.

Well that seems like an obvious solution to the problem now that you've said it. Thanks for the info, I've got several small pieces of wood I could use for this.

five10 · July 9th, 2013, 07:18 PM

Was wondering if anybody jumped on this? What's your experience?

c-dog · July 9th, 2013, 08:01 PM

That is super nice! I like how you can roll your bike into a corner or against a wall after you get it up in the air. I might have to get one someday, they look really handy.

dino74 · January 29th, 2014, 02:17 PM

Its nice even though I've mostly used it to move the bikes around in my one car garage.

DaBlue1 · January 29th, 2014, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

Its nice even though I've mostly used it to move the bikes around in my one car garage.

Cool! You gotta do a little video thing.

headshrink · January 29th, 2014, 05:46 PM

Are there any down-sides to this stand (other than cost)?
Can you do ALL maintenance with this stand (will it do EVERYTHING)?

dino74 · January 30th, 2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Are there any down-sides to this stand (other than cost)?

Sometimes its a little tricky to get the pins in.

Quote:

Can you do ALL maintenance with this stand (will it do EVERYTHING)?

I mostly got it to move bikes around especially the 250 with the kick stand removed. Its also useful for rear arm maintenance that can't be done with a rear stand.

But I still prefer to use a front stand/rear stand possible for maintenance because the two stand combo feels more secure than lift.

cbinker · January 30th, 2014, 10:14 AM

i think will stick with wheel stands.

b.miller123 · January 30th, 2014, 11:19 AM

Those are very similar to the bursig stand.

Here is an even cheaper version, however they don't have a version that fits the ninja 250:
http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-stand-lift.htm

headshrink · January 30th, 2014, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

Sometimes its a little tricky to get the pins in.

I mostly got it to move bikes around especially the 250 with the kick stand removed. Its also useful for rear arm maintenance that can't be done with a rear stand.

But I still prefer to use a front stand/rear stand possible for maintenance because the two stand combo feels more secure than lift.

Cool. You saved me some money... thanks.

Xtina · January 30th, 2014, 06:59 PM

I keep my race bike on one too.

headshrink · January 30th, 2014, 09:31 PM

I think I had hoped it would raise it higher, to be used like a lift table. But now that I see it in action, I'm thinking it may not be the most stable thing to raise the CG that much on this type of stand.

b.miller123 · January 31st, 2014, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

I think I had hoped it would raise it higher, to be used like a lift table. But now that I see it in action, I'm thinking it may not be the most stable thing to raise the CG that much on this type of stand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGqRWRPHKhw

cbinker · January 31st, 2014, 12:26 PM

it seems that someone handy with a welder could easily make a similar stand.

headshrink · January 31st, 2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.miller123

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGqRWRPHKhw

Yes, I know it can definitely be used as a maintenance stand, but since I have paddock stands already I'm not looking for a second solution. When I mentioned that I had originally thought it might be like a lift table, I was referring to the ergonomic advantage. I'm getting tired of bending over to do work, sitting on the floor, etc. With this type of stand I'd still be bending over almost as far as I do now.

I'm actually considering the ultimate poor-mans' solution.... making a wooden ramp and raised platform. It's not as versatile, but might make maintenance less physically fatiguing.

b.miller123 · January 31st, 2014, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Yes, I know it can definitely be used as a maintenance stand, but since I have paddock stands already I'm not looking for a second solution. When I mentioned that I had originally thought it might be like a lift table, I was referring to the ergonomic advantage. I'm getting tired of bending over to do work, sitting on the floor, etc. With this type of stand I'd still be bending over almost as far as I do now.

I'm actually considering the ultimate poor-mans' solution.... making a wooden ramp and raised platform. It's not as versatile, but might make maintenance less physically fatiguing.

I see what you mean now. I thought you meant this type of stand in itself would be bad. Yeah, a higher up version would be kinda scary. I'm in the same boat. Crawling around on the floor is getting old very quickly.

I don't like the idea of a permanent raised platform though. It will make it harder to get the bike up there, even more so if the bikes isn't running. That, and there is always the risk of it falling over. I'm pretty good at loading bikes into the back of pickup trucks by letting the bike use it's own power and me walking along side, up a second ramp. Pushing a bike up a ramp by myself onto a smaller platform just seems like a bad idea.

There is always a lift like the handy lift $1000-$1500, http://www.handyindustries.com/produ...ts-accessories
Or a knock off for about $800 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Lift-/281104554594
Or the harbor freight lift for around $300 (when they are on sale). http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...8892-8495.html

You can always build your own out of whatever. Lots of those around.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701077
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215874
http://www.newninja.com/forums/f104/...-diy-6412.html

headshrink · January 31st, 2014, 06:40 PM

Me thinks we understand each other.

There are a lot of great ideas there. In the end I'll likely end up getting a HF rig on impulse when I find it on sale... someday. This would have to be at a local store though, because that's A LOT of shipping. After seeing the cost of some of the DIYs, it's easier to justify the cost of a production unit.

jkv45 · January 31st, 2014, 07:02 PM

The Center Lift looks interesting, but I need something more like a table.

I'm planning to build something this summer, and have collected a few photos off the internet for ideas -

b.miller123 · February 3rd, 2014, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Me thinks we understand each other.

There are a lot of great ideas there. In the end I'll likely end up getting a HF rig on impulse when I find it on sale... someday. This would have to be at a local store though, because that's A LOT of shipping. After seeing the cost of some of the DIYs, it's easier to justify the cost of a production unit.

Yeah, it depends on what you have available material wise. If I had a welder, I could easily build something for cheaper than a production unit.

Harbor freight always has 25% off coupons too. Easy to find online, print it out and take it to the store. The store can also order you one and you just come get it later. Most stores will let you unpack them right there and help you load it up in the back of a truck. That way you aren't stuck with the crate to get rid of.

DaveTheCanuck · February 4th, 2014, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

Its nice even though I've mostly used it to move the bikes around in my one car garage.

Hey dino, if it's possible, could you take some pics of the pins/adapter plate for the 250/300?

I'd greatly appreciate it!

dino74 · February 4th, 2014, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveTheCanuck

Hey dino, if it's possible, could you take some pics of the pins/adapter plate for the 250/300?

I'd greatly appreciate it!

Send me a PM if I don't post it in a week... I'm out of town

misfitsailor · February 25th, 2014, 12:38 PM

The paddock stand looks like the best stand for those times you want to take both wheels in for new tires.

pb3 · September 21st, 2015, 02:03 PM

correct me if i'm wrong here but any center stand will still make work on the swing arm difficult since it is used by one of the locator pins?

January 13th, 2013, 01:46 PM	#1
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Kawasaki Center Lift Paddock Stand NEW paddock lift. It safely and securely lifts both wheels off the ground. Very easy to use and is great for cleaning, storage and working on the bike. This stand now features a locking pin that locks your bike to the stand so can never fall off the stand. The Kit comes complete with two bushing that are installed on the bike. It is available in two versions. One with wheels and one without wheels. It is available for the: 2003-06 ZX 636 2009-2010 ZX6R 2008-12 Ninja 250R 1999-05 ZRX 1100/1200 http://www.motomfg.com/MotoMfg_paddo...aki_p/ps-8.htm

January 13th, 2013, 05:26 PM	#4
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	I really like that! And that's not a horrible price... hmm __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 15th, 2013, 09:46 AM	#6
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	Yea, want that. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan

June 19th, 2013, 11:37 AM	#10
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	My garage is a narrow one car width and the track bike is always getting in the way. So I just ordered one with wheels. Will post pics and a review when it arrives. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55
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June 19th, 2013, 01:12 PM	#12
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I'd love one of these so I could do the Batcave thing and easily preposition my bike to launch in the morning. Thing is, I'm not sure I could actually turn it around while the car's parked in there, which kind of defeats the purpose. Right now I do a tedious back-and-fill to get the bike into its spot at night, then repeat in the morning and back it out. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

January 13th, 2013, 02:40 PM	#2
WOTurtle ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: Columbia, SC Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250 ARRRRRR Posts: 130	Im gonna guess $499.99

January 13th, 2013, 05:56 PM	#5
WOTurtle ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: Columbia, SC Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250 ARRRRRR Posts: 130	At 340 I might have to jump on one. I live in an apartment complex and this would be great.

January 15th, 2013, 09:50 AM	#7
Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	340 without wheels... 450 with wheels.

January 15th, 2013, 09:57 AM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Since the 300 frame is the same in the necessary area afaik, won't this also fit the new model?

June 20th, 2013, 05:56 AM	#13
BIGREDIOWAN ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Norwalk, IA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 51	Must have, I have a two car garage and with my wife's Traverse, my Silverado, and the motorcycle in there, it's a tight fit! Right now I have it on a regular rear tire stand so it stands upright so I can back my truck in without the bike leaning. It's hell getting it on the stand and off the stand by myself without dropping the bike. This is the answer I've been looking for.

June 20th, 2013, 06:22 AM	#14
triptronix ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Markham Ontario Canada Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 44	I purchased the abba stand early last season, the concept is similar to the motomfg stand. It makes oil changes/winter storage/regular maintenance a lot easier to do now.

June 20th, 2013, 10:19 AM	#16
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Damn, out of stock for 3 weeks __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

July 9th, 2013, 07:18 PM	#18
five10 ninjette.org member Name: Nasty Location: East Bay - CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ebony Ninja 300 Posts: 55	Was wondering if anybody jumped on this? What's your experience? __________________________________________________ -Need tips/have tips to give on buying a new bike? Visit my thread. Add your input! http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122975

July 9th, 2013, 08:01 PM	#19
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	That is super nice! I like how you can roll your bike into a corner or against a wall after you get it up in the air. I might have to get one someday, they look really handy.

January 29th, 2014, 02:17 PM	#20
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Its nice even though I've mostly used it to move the bikes around in my one car garage. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

January 29th, 2014, 05:46 PM	#22
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Are there any down-sides to this stand (other than cost)? Can you do ALL maintenance with this stand (will it do EVERYTHING)? __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 30th, 2014, 10:14 AM	#24
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	i think will stick with wheel stands. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

January 30th, 2014, 11:19 AM	#25
b.miller123 ninjette.org member Name: Brett Location: Everett, WA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1998 Ninja 250 2007 Yamaha R6 2003 Honda RC51... sold :( Posts: 205	Those are very similar to the bursig stand. Here is an even cheaper version, however they don't have a version that fits the ninja 250: http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-stand-lift.htm

January 30th, 2014, 06:59 PM	#27
Xtina ninjette.org guru Name: Christina Location: Toronto Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2007 Gsxr 600, R6-sold :( Posts: 270	I keep my race bike on one too.

January 30th, 2014, 09:31 PM	#28
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I think I had hoped it would raise it higher, to be used like a lift table. But now that I see it in action, I'm thinking it may not be the most stable thing to raise the CG that much on this type of stand. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 31st, 2014, 12:26 PM	#30
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	it seems that someone handy with a welder could easily make a similar stand. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

January 31st, 2014, 06:40 PM	#33
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Me thinks we understand each other. There are a lot of great ideas there. In the end I'll likely end up getting a HF rig on impulse when I find it on sale... someday. This would have to be at a local store though, because that's A LOT of shipping. After seeing the cost of some of the DIYs, it's easier to justify the cost of a production unit. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 31st, 2014, 07:02 PM	#34
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	The Center Lift looks interesting, but I need something more like a table. I'm planning to build something this summer, and have collected a few photos off the internet for ideas -

February 25th, 2014, 12:38 PM	#38
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	The paddock stand looks like the best stand for those times you want to take both wheels in for new tires. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

September 21st, 2015, 02:03 PM	#39
pb3 ninjette.org member Name: parker Location: STL Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 n250, 14 n300, 22 n400 Posts: 98	correct me if i'm wrong here but any center stand will still make work on the swing arm difficult since it is used by one of the locator pins?

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