Paddock Stands
About Paddock Stands
A paddock stand holds a motorcycle upright and keeps a wheel off the ground, which is what you need to clean and lube a chain, take a wheel off or work on a brake without a full lift. The stands in this category are mostly motocross-style bike stands, including brand-colored versions for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM, plus folding and triangle designs.
Think first about where you will use it. A folding stand packs away for the truck or trailer, and a fixed stand is sturdy on the shop floor. Check the weight rating and where the stand supports the bike, such as the frame or the engine area, and whether the listing says anything about the bike it suits. Brand-colored versions may be styled for a particular bike, so read the listing to see whether the color is the only difference. Use the stand on hard, level ground.
Brands in this category include EXCEL, FACTORY EFFEX and CYCRA. For lifting the whole bike, see Lifts & Jacks, and for other supports see Wheel Rollers and Other Lifts & Stands. The whole group is Lifts & Stands.
FAQs on paddock stands
What is a paddock stand used for?
A paddock stand holds the bike up so a wheel can turn freely or come off. People use one for chain cleaning, lubing and adjustment, wheel and tire changes, and for parking a bike at the track. It does not suit every job, since work on the underside of the bike is easier on a lift.
Will one paddock stand fit every dirt bike?
Not always. Stands are made for a style of bike and the way it is built, so check the listing for the bike it suits and any size range. Look at the weight rating and how the stand supports the bike before you order.
How do I get a bike onto a paddock stand?
Place the stand on level ground, line up the bike's support points over the stand and raise the bike onto it as the maker's instructions say, with a helper if the bike is heavy. Make sure the stand is stable and the wheel is clear of the ground before you start work.
Is it safe to leave a bike on a stand?
For short periods on firm, level ground, yes, if the bike is stable. Check that it sits steady before you let go. For longer storage, follow the maker's instructions and secure the bike with straps. Do not use a stand on soft or sloping ground.
Do folding stands hold as much as fixed ones?
Capacity depends on the individual stand, not just on whether it folds. Read the weight rating in the listing, compare it with your bike's weight, and check that a folding stand locks fully open before you put the bike's weight on it.
