Is this just a poor quality equivalent? Would it help take the rear end off the b1h?
well its ordered I will let you guys know if its any good
I'm guessing this is like buying Chinese Pazzo copies.
Supporting poorly made substandard copies of much better innovations.
You get what you pay for.
Not exactly a copy as it works differently but we will see if it's just as good , or at least fit for purpose
I didn't even look into it. I just assumed the name suggested it was a Chinese Abba Stand.
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 14, 2016, 11:45:12 AM
I didn't even look into it. I just assumed the name suggested it was a Chinese Abba Stand.
Ahhhh, fair assumption
Have a guess why abba stands have been going for so long.
Quote from: Tiiimmmaaayyyy on August 14, 2016, 11:06:08 PM
Have a guess why abba stands have been going for so long.
Granted but they can't be the only option
Steady on guys - I've got an Abba stand myself & I love it.......but its only some square-hollow-section, some bits of bent plate & some threaded bar - it's not exactly rocket-science & I'm sure someone could make just as functional a version for a LOT less ££.
Quote from: whoopee on August 18, 2016, 12:44:20 PM
Steady on guys - I've got an Abba stand myself & I love it.......but its only some square-hollow-section, some bits of bent plate & some threaded bar - it's not exactly rocket-science & I'm sure someone could make just as functional a version for a LOT less ££.
Off you go then, don't forget all the overheads like labour, heating,lighting, rent rates wages etc etc that is required to run the business and hold stock ;)
Quote from: Green_Ninja on August 18, 2016, 01:52:43 PM
Quote from: whoopee on August 18, 2016, 12:44:20 PM
Steady on guys - I've got an Abba stand myself & I love it.......but its only some square-hollow-section, some bits of bent plate & some threaded bar - it's not exactly rocket-science & I'm sure someone could make just as functional a version for a LOT less ££.
Off you go then, don't forget all the overheads like labour, heating,lighting, rent rates wages etc etc that is required to run the business and hold stock ;)
Not forgetting some kind of manufacturing defect warranty. Good luck getting that from your *Chinese/Indian sweat shop copy. (*Other sweat shops are available)
Stand has arrived had to pay duty on it so not quite as good value but still half the price of an Abba and it's universal , the quality and construction is the best of any paddock stand I have seen and I'm completely shocked how solid it is , also it's not Chinese made its German and believe me you notice it , as I've ordered another one so I can switch the rear shocks easily so there will be one for sale on here soon as I will only need one
Link please
Who removed the link! Don't have the link handy but I'll upload a picture of my one momentarily
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t574/blackstarracing8/IMG_20160818_192131_zpshpz4bodw.jpg)
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on August 18, 2016, 07:24:32 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t574/blackstarracing8/IMG_20160818_192131_zpshpz4bodw.jpg)
That's the best you've ever seen? Is this the first one you've ever seen? ;)
It's better made than my Harris stand and that's not a cheap stand , you probably can't tell in the photo
Looks like a great bit of kit.........
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 19, 2016, 07:16:28 AM
Looks like a great bit of kit.........
Can't really knock it if I'm honest does everything the Abba does and more , and it's a more solid construction
Looking at that pic I kind doubt it's more solid than an Abba stand, mine weighs a fecking ton and is made of thick box section, I'm not saying that's crap as I haven't tried it but to me those tubes look a little thin, as do the wheels, but time will tell I guess!
Quote from: PJ on August 19, 2016, 09:47:13 AM
Looking at that pic I kind doubt it's more solid than an Abba stand, mine weighs a fecking ton and is made of thick box section, I'm not saying that's crap as I haven't tried it but to me those tubes look a little thin, as do the wheels, but time will tell I guess!
I agree, my Abba stand is over 10 years old and apart from a few scratches on the paint due to use it's as new. Cost me £90 and been worth every penny.
Quote from: PJ on August 19, 2016, 09:47:13 AM
Looking at that pic I kind doubt it's more solid than an Abba stand, mine weighs a fecking ton and is made of thick box section, I'm not saying that's crap as I haven't tried it but to me those tubes look a little thin, as do the wheels, but time will tell I guess!
its the photo the rod that's in the stand I believe is the 2nd smallest and that takes the wheels id say are standard paddock stand size
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on August 19, 2016, 07:24:48 AM
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 19, 2016, 07:16:28 AM
Looks like a great bit of kit.........
Can't really knock it if I'm honest does everything the Abba does and more , and it's a more solid construction
I think Moz was taking the piss................as would I.
Quote from: Gobert on August 19, 2016, 03:52:51 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on August 19, 2016, 07:24:48 AM
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 19, 2016, 07:16:28 AM
Looks like a great bit of kit.........
Can't really knock it if I'm honest does everything the Abba does and more , and it's a more solid construction
I think Moz was taking the piss................as would I.
I know hence the ........... and how I replied coor!
One stand will be for sale in the next couple days
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on September 18, 2016, 07:41:06 PM
One stand will be for sale in the next couple days
Because it's shit?
Na it's brilliant but I don't need two , the chances of me switching two shocks over at the same time are slim at best
Stand for sale £30 plus postage
Which stand is for sale?
The universal centre service stand
So you think the Harris/Abba stands are better then if they're what you are keeping?
Quote from: Phil_8 on October 17, 2016, 03:35:13 PM
So you think the Harris/Abba stands are better then if they're what you are keeping?
Not at all , I don't have an Abba I have 2 centre stands but I don't need 2 as ive switched the shocks over so it's up for grabs only used it once