Anyone got a paddock stand I can borrow?

[b_m1957]

Picked up my new bike from Bristol yesterday

Then had a blow-out on the motorway on the way home

I limped off the motorway to the nearest safe place to stop (happened to be a petrol station/garage) before I realised what had actually happened. Scariest thing in my life; as it got worse it just felt like there was a permanent oil slick under my back wheel about half a foot wide. Didn't have a clue what it was til I stopped!

So now I need to get the wheel off and to somewhere that can fit a new tyre. Anyone got a paddock stand I can borrow? Or alternatively, anyone know a cheap(ish) call out service or somewhere I can get a paddck stand for not too much?

It's a Thundercat by the way ;D

[Ducatista]

Where is your bike now?

[b_m1957]

Where is your bike now?

Yeah, that info would be quite handy wouldn't it!!!

The bike is at my 'in-laws' near Fairford (10 min North of Swindon), my fiancee's father has a trailer and is very kind-natured (it was a ~2hr round trip for him!).

I live in Swindon and work in Shrivenham.

[Ducatista]

Have you got crash bungs on your rear wheel?
I have a rear paddock stand but it's the type that cups the crash bungs.
I'm in Chippenham but you're welcome to borrow it if it's the right type.
It adjusts with an allen key.
There might be someone nearer you that's more conveninent.

[b_m1957]

Have you got crash bungs on your rear wheel?
I have a rear paddock stand but it's the type that cups the crash bungs.
I'm in Chippenham but you're welcome to borrow it if it's the right type.
It adjusts with an allen key.
There might be someone nearer you that's more conveninent.

Thanks Duc but no crash bungs. I should probably think about getting some - after riding a 400 for 6 months it's a shock going back to a heavy 600! Better get plenty of riding in to get used to it methinks ;D

[bobf279]

I have paddock stands but I'm miles away in Westbury, sorry

[b_m1957]

I have paddock stands but I'm miles away in Westbury, sorry

Thanks anyway!

I now think I have a decent used tyre from the Thundercat forum, just need to work out how to get it fitted.

[R1chie]

If you still need one, I've got a spare paddock stand (with cups) I can lend you.

[b_m1957]

If you still need one, I've got a spare paddock stand (with cups) I can lend you.

Thanks Rich but I think I may be sorted now.

[alanTDM]

I use to have a Thundercat still got the Haynes manual you can have it if you want.
I done 28k on mine in 2 years with no problems at all, only if you still got it next early winter start putting fuel additive in with the petrol they do suffer from iced carbs because of the ram air in front of the bike.