The Triumph Tiger 800 XC usually takes M8 size bobbins, but we are unable to advice on the pitch of the thread,apologies. Constructed from durable steel, with heavy duty fasteners and a base with large wheels for increased stability this a dream piece of workshop equipment.

Will this fit a 2005 Triumph speed triple 1050. I wasn't sure if it was adjustable for width.Cheers October 6, 2018Unfortunately this stand is not suitable for your Triumph, as the exhausts are in the way. It will work if you remove thesilencers. About the author: After qualifying as a mechanical engineer, Jim began working on magazines in the early 1990s. He remains passionate about product testing to ensure readers know what products offer good value and why. He relishes torrential rain to see if riding kit keeps water out and an hour or two to tinker on a project bike in his workshop. This is suitable for your Tiger 800, but we would always recommend using a stand with hooks and bobbins ifpossible.

Hi there, is this stand suitable for a 2018 Kawasaki Z1000SX with Kawasaki bobbins? KindRegards. March 26, 2019 The cups/pads should lift your bike ok, but should you wish to fit bobbins, the necessary hooks are included with thestand.As long as you ensure that the Bobbin hooks included are fitted to your stand, the stand will be suitable for yourmotorcycle. The stand comes with free Oxford Clean Grips. You can attach them to the stand for comfortable lifting and then attach them to your handlebar grips before starting maintenance. If you want a stand to last you a lifetime, you should go for a single-piece stand that locates with bobbins, then when you switch bike you can just switch the bobbins over. Or you could go for a stand that locates in the frame or swingarm pivot, like an abba stand.

This stand will lift your bike with no issues. You will not need bobbins as the stand uses a cup/padfitment.This stand is a universal fit,but is supplied with bobbin hooks and so should be fine for yourKawasaki. Thankfully, this sturdy dolly stand from Oxford has a few neat features to alleviate that issue. Firstly, the arms that cradle the fork legs have rubber pads to prevent scratching, providing an opportunity to get them settled first without risking damage to paintwork. They're spring-loaded, too, locating the pads positively under the fork ends so they don't slip out. Lots of Triumph owners opt for the single-handed bike lift options like a 1Jac on Con Stand, which lifts the whole bike off the floor.

I bought this in preference to buying the very much more expensive, OE Manufacturer, Centre Main stand for my specific bike and it works perfectly for the task I bought it for. I've given a 5* rating as for the modest price, it works properly and completely fulfilled my expectations. Easy-to-use stands that make lifting a bike effortless with touches to ensure once in the air, your pride and joy is held there safely." - RiDE Magazine Best BuyTheir powerful construction makes these stands suitable for the widest possible range of applications - from lightweight to big bikes - and rear stands come with both L-shaped cups for swing arms and forks for bobbins. They can also be very useful for general maintenance; if your bike doesn’t have a centre stand but does use a chain, then cleaning and lubricating the chain is far easier if the rear wheel is off the ground, as is adjusting the chain tension. The best at a glance With all this information, it can be difficult making a decision, especially when you have to make the correct choice for your bike. The difficulty with using any cantilever type stand is that the bike wants to tip over when it is unsupported. I think that some of the reviewers have been putting their bikes up on the stand for the very first time, without the aid of a helper. This in my experience is not always a recipe for success. You can blame the stand that your bike fell over but it is not always the fault of the stand. Perhaps the manufacturer or retailer could make this point to first time users and save everyone a lot of heartache.