Very good video. I just bought one that had the little ramp built into it, and it didn’t work, because the tire rested on the two rollers and the flat part, not allowing it to rotate the wheel freely. I set it back to Amazon and bought one like you have. I found that when working on my bike (checking oil, brake fluid) I have a small 2” high block I sit under the kickstand to make the bike level. I use it with the small roller by pushing the bike onto the roller then putting the small block under the kickstand, I also had purchased a cheap kickstand pad off Aliexpress that bolts onto the kick stand to give the kickstand more surface area if you are parking in soft ground, but makes it extremely stable when you put your kickstand on top of the 2” block.
I saw one of these reviewed on another channel very recently, only it was one they got off Temu. The reviewer didn't think too much of it. Good to see that the idea is valid, it's just the execution that makes the difference. Prior to actually learning to ride and purchasing my first bike, I've decided to write a list of things to buy. It's quickly turning into a "I'm going to die poor and surviving on Ramen" type of list, but I'll throw one of these on it as well.
Buy good, ECE certified, protection gear. Mind that you're going to need different gear for different weather. You'll be tempted to buy one that you're gonna use all year long... if you do, you'll end up buying weather specialized gear anyway. Other than that, all other stuff is just a huge money pit that you don't have to worry for now.
A useful gadget but I always use a scissor type car jack in conjunction with the side stand - under the engine to lift the front wheel and under the swinging arm to lift the rear. It works really well as you only need to lift the wheel a centimetre or two to spin it and these jacks are really cheap to buy.
I've been using one of these with my DRZ-S for cleaning the chain for about a year. You couldn't ever tell because my chain's got wicked surface rust, but the roller works great and makes it easy to do
I bought something similar a few years back. Mine has a small ramp instead of a third roller, knurled rollers, and looks sturdier than the one in your video. When using it I put a 30mm block of wood under the sidestand and it works a treat. I've only used it on the rear wheel though. I'm definitely pleased with mine.👍
Good vid, I think you just go with swingarm stand and head lift stand. Two stands and good to go. Bonus, you have both tires up for winter. Not sure if it's recommended but i can easily slide the motorcycle around when it's up on both stands. Note, NOT using fork lift stands, just a pin based head lift stand. Bonus with these same two high quality and type stands (Pitbull or Woodcraft) you can sit on the bike to make control adjustments and the like (or sit on the bike and practice using the Triumph connectivity module with your Triumph Sena 50S.) I am going to pass on the roller stand, but thanks for demonstrating it. It is actually faster and easier to get it up on the head lift stand than this roller stand at least based on this demo.
prefer abba stand personally, have the abba roller too, sold as a rock! cup adaptors for the pivot bolt on the frame, bike is upright with the wheels off the floor 👌
I brought one of these a while ago and found it ok I did use it on angled ground as it's not very flat around here which made it less effective however haven't used it more than 5 times. As someone else commented. Abba stands, for me, if they fit your bike, are the best. They fit alot of bikes however you'll have to buy a different kit for each bike which is about £20 which isn't ideal however a lot more confident inspiring than a rear stand I found (again on angled ground) easier to store as well.
I got a "Wheel monkey" from halfords and it's honestly been a lifesaver. Spinning the wheel is a little tougher than I imagine it would be on a paddock stand because the weight of the bike is on it but when my only space is in the street where I can't really use typical bike stands it's great. They're a great buy, good to show these off to folk.
I got one to go with my front & rear stands. It's absolutely brilliant for when you need to do work that requires turning a wheel but you don't want to be lifting the whole bike up. Chain maintenance comes to mind. Though beforehand it always seems like lifting the back end is going to be less effort than getting this thing out, the rollers actually are really good. They're on decent bearings, so the weight of the bike shouldn't be an issue, but your tyre will grip them (and deform around them), so it can add to it. Also if they're not perfectly aligned, you can have the bike try to move or extra resistance from the rubber slipping sideways on the rollers. It's not a substitute for a stand, but for quick jobs like that (or washing the whole wheel without moving the bike) it's great.
I've got one of these bought mine on amazon 14mnths ago. Use mine for both wheels, supported by side stand, it works great, holds my cbr well. When using with side stand, have the rollers off center to the tyre, then it won't slip off. It's alot better on the back wheel. Mines been out in rain an back of my bike the whole time, still no rust or issues. For £20, it's worth having for sure.
Picked up a similar one of these a while back, I don't have the luxury of a garage or space to store lots of tools in an upper flat so this has made being able to clean the chain and do any needed maintenance much much easier as I can just carry it down to my bike when needed, I've also got a single-leg lift thing that lifts the rear wheel a couple of inches or so just props up under the swingarm which also works great for quick jobs. I've only ever used the roller on the back wheel, doesn't work on the front wheel at all for me as it's just a bit too slippy, for the back wheel I've found if you tie the front brake on it makes it a lot more stable.
I brought one of these 2 years ago of Amazon, I opted for the heavy duty one. It broke when a Triumph bonnevillie 1200 roadster rear tyre was put onto it to clean it. The grand Pitstop heavy one, roller bent.
Always had problems using paddock stands, I always struggled to get the bike onto them, and managed to cause a bit of damage to myself and the surroundings over the years (wrecked the door on my old Golf when my Tiger took a header into it once). Used to use an ABBA stand that used the swing arm pivot as a lifting point, but that was ridiculously pricey for basic maintenance. This looks like a handy wee solution for those of us who've been skipped over by the centre stand gods.
Nice vid, handy gadget. I think I'd place a lifter (a brick or wood) under the side stand to raise the bike back up to its level. Even useful with a centre stand to rotate the rear wheel. 👍🏼
I bought something similar at Harbor Freight here in the United States. I paid about $25 for it. It is perfect for my Triumph Scrambler 400 when cleaning/oiling the chain.
I bought one of these from abba stands 18 years ago when i had an 800 Drifter, it is heavier duty made with box section and has a folding amp on it. U se it with a block of wood under the side stand and i tie off the front brake lever so the bike can't move.
One important thing to note from a mistake i saw someone else do, make sure you always spin the wheels backwards. There's a chance the wheel could ride over the rollers if theyre not spinning freely enough and if that happens in the forward direction the kickstands going to fold and the bike's going over.
@@spicy110 I don't remember what the exact bike was in the video but it wasn't anything super light, probably around 180kg or more. And this person didn't push it over the roller from a stop, they had it spinning for a few seconds so it had a bit of momentum behind it and it just out spun the rollers and rode up. I think they were lubing the chain at the time.
I’ve seen the video where the wheel goes over the rollers, owner couldn’t save it in time. Maybe clamp the front brake lever. Anyway I’ve decided not to buy one of these things, too risky
I have one of these and it's great to clean the chain and wheels. It takes a bit of practice to get it at the right angle, otherwise the wheel tends to want to slide off 😂
Place your roller off center to your wheel, my side stand is on left, so I put the bike on the left side of the rollers as then slides into middle when when only supported by the side stand. What ever side your bike leans is the side of the rollers to use.
I have one and used it wile getting used to putting my bike on rear stand, I found it a good idea to lock the front brake lever with a bungee cord once rear wheel was on it, it stopped the bike moving forward when trying to spin the rear wheel.
@@spicy110 why not create a short video with a few options for possibly improving it from suggestions like mine to see another thought would be fix it to a larger piece of ply or heavy rubber so the wheel being on the wood/rubber will help stop it slip
I got one of the the other day to clean my front wheel it's the next size up from the one you have. I have not tried it yet. I have a center stand for the rear wheel so only need it for the front.
Not tried a roller but use a bike tek swing arm Jack which was about £25 and found it really easy to use and it is portable so could be taken on a trip.
Looks like a cheaper version of a product Abba manufacturer. The ‘problem’ is that the Abba one is three times the price at £60. So, given that ABBA’s products can generally be considered to be the ‘best’ solutions for bike/garage maintenance, either this one isn’t likely to perform as well as the Abba version, or isn’t going to last as long. You pays your money…..
The sportsbikeshop in Birmingham had one like this (made by Bad Dog) I snapped up a while ago 😁 I don't use it much, but it does come in handy every once in a while. Can't remember how much I paid, but I know it wasn't 20 quid. Going by the weight if the thing, I don't think it was overpriced, there's a bunch more steel there 😅 Website says it's rated for 200kg of *load* , not "bike", so there's a little more peace of mind 😌
My Magna 750 doesn't have a centre stand so this would make cleaning and chain lube/maintenance way easier, although I'd have to get a stronger one to be sure of the weight rating. Good idea in theory though, less annoying than shuffling the bike around the driveway. I do have normal rear paddock stands, but since taking the pillion seat and sissy off there's not a whole lot to hold onto at the back of the bike and it makes the transition on and off the stand a bit sketchy.
Would this work on front wheel as the bike is rolled back onto the centre stand. My front wheel sits hard on the ground when it's on the CS making it very difficult to spin it?
I have the horrid Zontes Zt rear fender with indicators fitted on the wheel so this will be so convenient to me so I dont have to unscrew the rear fender then insert bobbins. But 220kg? Hmmm its probably aimed at 125cc cause most full licence riders use paddock stands.....
Watching your demo I would say it's good when used on a bike with centre stand, and therefore only needed on front wheel. I can't see any benefit for the rear wheel with the side stand being same side as the chain.
You can access the back of the sprocket with a chain brush and turn the wheel. Not all bike have centre stands, mine did come with one but it fit that exhaust it had to be removed.
20lt bucket --- 4 wood screw's ---- pot plant coaster. hand in bucket screw to wooden planter coaster place lid back on move bike 1/4 turn wheel sit back down on ur roller seat.
Why would they have any responsibility for you dropping your bike? That would just fall under improper use; it would need to be defective for that to be relevant. Like say a normal stand snapped and the bike fell.
@@spicy110 Yes your absolutely right,it's your responsibility,but how many of us read the instructions and just like you we don't align the front wheel the first time,it's easily done,hence a cop out clause.
I used to roll my bike up and down the driveway to clean the chain. I`m fortune to have the space, this seems like a simple tool and small enough to shove in draw.
Handy little tool, and its cheap all things considered. Id probably get one if my current bike didn't have a centre stand as much as a pig as it is to use.
Well, bikes like my DRZ would not have the off-road ground clearance if it did, and my XJ6 had one, but it had to be removed to fit this exhaust system.
super cheap auto has one that has a plastic body and is longer and wide that works well otherwise if u have the money u can go past a big blue extreamly stable and u can lift about 2 ft in the air with both wheels acessable
Really? So you've only got a rear paddock stand and this Roller would be that difficult to place under the front wheel? Not at all! It'd be a piece of piss!
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Very good video. I just bought one that had the little ramp built into it, and it didn’t work, because the tire rested on the two rollers and the flat part, not allowing it to rotate the wheel freely. I set it back to Amazon and bought one like you have. I found that when working on my bike (checking oil, brake fluid) I have a small 2” high block I sit under the kickstand to make the bike level. I use it with the small roller by pushing the bike onto the roller then putting the small block under the kickstand, I also had purchased a cheap kickstand pad off Aliexpress that bolts onto the kick stand to give the kickstand more surface area if you are parking in soft ground, but makes it extremely stable when you put your kickstand on top of the 2” block.
I saw one of these reviewed on another channel very recently, only it was one they got off Temu. The reviewer didn't think too much of it. Good to see that the idea is valid, it's just the execution that makes the difference. Prior to actually learning to ride and purchasing my first bike, I've decided to write a list of things to buy. It's quickly turning into a "I'm going to die poor and surviving on Ramen" type of list, but I'll throw one of these on it as well.
Buy good, ECE certified, protection gear. Mind that you're going to need different gear for different weather. You'll be tempted to buy one that you're gonna use all year long... if you do, you'll end up buying weather specialized gear anyway. Other than that, all other stuff is just a huge money pit that you don't have to worry for now.
A useful gadget but I always use a scissor type car jack in conjunction with the side stand - under the engine to lift the front wheel and under the swinging arm to lift the rear. It works really well as you only need to lift the wheel a centimetre or two to spin it and these jacks are really cheap to buy.
I've been using one of these with my DRZ-S for cleaning the chain for about a year.
You couldn't ever tell because my chain's got wicked surface rust, but the roller works great and makes it easy to do
I bought something similar a few years back. Mine has a small ramp instead of a third roller, knurled rollers, and looks sturdier than the one in your video.
When using it I put a 30mm block of wood under the sidestand and it works a treat. I've only used it on the rear wheel though. I'm definitely pleased with mine.👍
Good vid, I think you just go with swingarm stand and head lift stand. Two stands and good to go. Bonus, you have both tires up for winter. Not sure if it's recommended but i can easily slide the motorcycle around when it's up on both stands. Note, NOT using fork lift stands, just a pin based head lift stand. Bonus with these same two high quality and type stands (Pitbull or Woodcraft) you can sit on the bike to make control adjustments and the like (or sit on the bike and practice using the Triumph connectivity module with your Triumph Sena 50S.) I am going to pass on the roller stand, but thanks for demonstrating it. It is actually faster and easier to get it up on the head lift stand than this roller stand at least based on this demo.
prefer abba stand personally, have the abba roller too, sold as a rock! cup adaptors for the pivot bolt on the frame, bike is upright with the wheels off the floor 👌
I brought one of these a while ago and found it ok I did use it on angled ground as it's not very flat around here which made it less effective however haven't used it more than 5 times. As someone else commented. Abba stands, for me, if they fit your bike, are the best. They fit alot of bikes however you'll have to buy a different kit for each bike which is about £20 which isn't ideal however a lot more confident inspiring than a rear stand I found (again on angled ground) easier to store as well.
I got a "Wheel monkey" from halfords and it's honestly been a lifesaver. Spinning the wheel is a little tougher than I imagine it would be on a paddock stand because the weight of the bike is on it but when my only space is in the street where I can't really use typical bike stands it's great. They're a great buy, good to show these off to folk.
I got one to go with my front & rear stands. It's absolutely brilliant for when you need to do work that requires turning a wheel but you don't want to be lifting the whole bike up. Chain maintenance comes to mind. Though beforehand it always seems like lifting the back end is going to be less effort than getting this thing out, the rollers actually are really good.
They're on decent bearings, so the weight of the bike shouldn't be an issue, but your tyre will grip them (and deform around them), so it can add to it. Also if they're not perfectly aligned, you can have the bike try to move or extra resistance from the rubber slipping sideways on the rollers.
It's not a substitute for a stand, but for quick jobs like that (or washing the whole wheel without moving the bike) it's great.
Much better on paved surface and wonderful with a rear stand
I've got one of these bought mine on amazon 14mnths ago. Use mine for both wheels, supported by side stand, it works great, holds my cbr well. When using with side stand, have the rollers off center to the tyre, then it won't slip off. It's alot better on the back wheel. Mines been out in rain an back of my bike the whole time, still no rust or issues. For £20, it's worth having for sure.
Good for cleaning the chain when on tour. Centre stands are wonderful things. 😁
Picked up a similar one of these a while back, I don't have the luxury of a garage or space to store lots of tools in an upper flat so this has made being able to clean the chain and do any needed maintenance much much easier as I can just carry it down to my bike when needed, I've also got a single-leg lift thing that lifts the rear wheel a couple of inches or so just props up under the swingarm which also works great for quick jobs.
I've only ever used the roller on the back wheel, doesn't work on the front wheel at all for me as it's just a bit too slippy, for the back wheel I've found if you tie the front brake on it makes it a lot more stable.
I brought one of these 2 years ago of Amazon, I opted for the heavy duty one. It broke when a Triumph bonnevillie 1200 roadster rear tyre was put onto it to clean it. The grand Pitstop heavy one, roller bent.
Always had problems using paddock stands, I always struggled to get the bike onto them, and managed to cause a bit of damage to myself and the surroundings over the years (wrecked the door on my old Golf when my Tiger took a header into it once).
Used to use an ABBA stand that used the swing arm pivot as a lifting point, but that was ridiculously pricey for basic maintenance.
This looks like a handy wee solution for those of us who've been skipped over by the centre stand gods.
Nice vid, handy gadget. I think I'd place a lifter (a brick or wood) under the side stand to raise the bike back up to its level. Even useful with a centre stand to rotate the rear wheel. 👍🏼
I bought something similar at Harbor Freight here in the United States. I paid about $25 for it. It is perfect for my Triumph Scrambler 400 when cleaning/oiling the chain.
The HF unit looks nice.
Thanks for this review. I nearly bought one. Now I see how it is on the front wheel, I just saved £20.
Cheers
I think you can fit a centre stand to your XJ. Makes maintenance very very easy
Yes, they come with one stock, but I had to take mine off to fit the exhaust, you can not have both.
I bought one of these from abba stands 18 years ago when i had an 800 Drifter, it is heavier duty made with box section and has a folding amp on it. U se it with a block of wood under the side stand and i tie off the front brake lever so the bike can't move.
One important thing to note from a mistake i saw someone else do, make sure you always spin the wheels backwards. There's a chance the wheel could ride over the rollers if theyre not spinning freely enough and if that happens in the forward direction the kickstands going to fold and the bike's going over.
Yer I am not pushing a 220kg bike off its side stand with one hand turning a wheel.
@@spicy110 I don't remember what the exact bike was in the video but it wasn't anything super light, probably around 180kg or more. And this person didn't push it over the roller from a stop, they had it spinning for a few seconds so it had a bit of momentum behind it and it just out spun the rollers and rode up. I think they were lubing the chain at the time.
That's forward thinking and great advise! Thank youl! 😊😁
I’ve seen the video where the wheel goes over the rollers, owner couldn’t save it in time. Maybe clamp the front brake lever. Anyway I’ve decided not to buy one of these things, too risky
I have one of these and it's great to clean the chain and wheels. It takes a bit of practice to get it at the right angle, otherwise the wheel tends to want to slide off 😂
Place your roller off center to your wheel, my side stand is on left, so I put the bike on the left side of the rollers as then slides into middle when when only supported by the side stand. What ever side your bike leans is the side of the rollers to use.
I've ordered one of these from Aliexpress.
The idea in my matter is to make chain cleaning and lubbing easier
I have one and used it wile getting used to putting my bike on rear stand, I found it a good idea to lock the front brake lever with a bungee cord once rear wheel was on it, it stopped the bike moving forward when trying to spin the rear wheel.
Thank you for this tip - maybe an accessory that makes it with the bike on next tour!
I would put something under the side stand to create a more upright stance i think the wheel would turn easier
I think that might make it more likely for you to push it off its stand. The more the bike leans in to the stand the more that joint is locked.
@@spicy110 why not create a short video with a few options for possibly improving it from suggestions like mine to see another thought would be fix it to a larger piece of ply or heavy rubber so the wheel being on the wood/rubber will help stop it slip
thanks for this, i now know that yes i do want one. wasn't sure and it's sitting in my saved for later basket
I got one of the the other day to clean my front wheel it's the next size up from the one you have. I have not tried it yet. I have a center stand for the rear wheel so only need it for the front.
Not tried a roller but use a bike tek swing arm Jack which was about £25 and found it really easy to use and it is portable so could be taken on a trip.
Put a wooden block under the side stand to make your bike more vertical. It will help
love it thanks for making this video i was not sure on this item was curous on it though
Looks like a cheaper version of a product Abba manufacturer. The ‘problem’ is that the Abba one is three times the price at £60.
So, given that ABBA’s products can generally be considered to be the ‘best’ solutions for bike/garage maintenance, either this one isn’t likely to perform as well as the Abba version, or isn’t going to last as long.
You pays your money…..
The sportsbikeshop in Birmingham had one like this (made by Bad Dog) I snapped up a while ago 😁
I don't use it much, but it does come in handy every once in a while. Can't remember how much I paid, but I know it wasn't 20 quid. Going by the weight if the thing, I don't think it was overpriced, there's a bunch more steel there 😅
Website says it's rated for 200kg of *load* , not "bike", so there's a little more peace of mind 😌
My Magna 750 doesn't have a centre stand so this would make cleaning and chain lube/maintenance way easier, although I'd have to get a stronger one to be sure of the weight rating. Good idea in theory though, less annoying than shuffling the bike around the driveway. I do have normal rear paddock stands, but since taking the pillion seat and sissy off there's not a whole lot to hold onto at the back of the bike and it makes the transition on and off the stand a bit sketchy.
They do make ones to take more weight.
I own one , it’s a useful tool
I’d suggest modding it a bit so it lies flat with the rollers higher on one end at about 15°. Buy 2 mod 1. Or make one.
putting a partial riser under the kick stand would align the wheel well
Also, increase tip-over risk.
Would this work on front wheel as the bike is rolled back onto the centre stand. My front wheel sits hard on the ground when it's on the CS making it very difficult to spin it?
I have the horrid Zontes Zt rear fender with indicators fitted on the wheel so this will be so convenient to me so I dont have to unscrew the rear fender then insert bobbins.
But 220kg? Hmmm its probably aimed at 125cc cause most full licence riders use paddock stands.....
ABBA stand every time, or don’t buy a bike without a centre stand.
when you lifted the front end i actually thought you where going to catch your fingers in it 😅
It's designed to be used when the bike is upright. ie on a center stand .
Then why has the instructions have images and info on a angled front wheel?
Watching your demo I would say it's good when used on a bike with centre stand, and therefore only needed on front wheel.
I can't see any benefit for the rear wheel with the side stand being same side as the chain.
You can access the back of the sprocket with a chain brush and turn the wheel. Not all bike have centre stands, mine did come with one but it fit that exhaust it had to be removed.
20lt bucket --- 4 wood screw's ---- pot plant coaster. hand in bucket screw to wooden planter coaster place lid back on
move bike 1/4 turn wheel sit back down on ur roller seat.
The Tru Tension Roller Stand from Halfords looks like a better option, but it’s £55.
Does the manual come with a cop out clause should you drop the bike whilst attempting to pear it up,to me I wouldnt use it
Why would they have any responsibility for you dropping your bike? That would just fall under improper use; it would need to be defective for that to be relevant. Like say a normal stand snapped and the bike fell.
@@spicy110 Yes your absolutely right,it's your responsibility,but how many of us read the instructions and just like you we don't align the front wheel the first time,it's easily done,hence a cop out clause.
So you're saying you can't use it as a mini dino 😢😂👍😁
Haha I did want to make a thumbnail making that joke but I decided that people are dumb enough to try it so I didn't, lol
@@spicy110 wise beyond your years young man keep rockin spicy 👍
@@Craigravon would be funny to see it tho haha
Have a look at a abba superbike stand it's not cheap but works so well ..
Yer they only work on bikes with a hole for them, normally a hollow pivot bolt isn't it?
They also have cup adapters for nuts and bolt heads
I don't have bobbin holes to fit them.
Best part about this teeny tiny little roller? it's still bigger than your key.
I used to roll my bike up and down the driveway to clean the chain. I`m fortune to have the space, this seems like a simple tool and small enough to shove in draw.
I have done that too, this is less annoying at least haha
Handy little tool, and its cheap all things considered. Id probably get one if my current bike didn't have a centre stand as much as a pig as it is to use.
Just buy a bike that has a center stand in the first place. job done!
The xj6 comes with one but the exhaust I have requires it to be removed.
Nah, I still prefer rear stand, to freely spin the rear wheel one handed while applying spray lube
Obviously you just jack the bike stand up with something an inch thick to straighten the bike..
its definitely rear wheel only
No the instructions show it for both.
Or just get an Abba stand with lift arms.
I honestly don't know why people put up with bikes not having centre stands
Well, bikes like my DRZ would not have the off-road ground clearance if it did, and my XJ6 had one, but it had to be removed to fit this exhaust system.
We've all seen that one video where someone used this and the bike falls off 🤣
I have not, can you link it?
Didn't work for the rear wheel of a CL500. Binned it.
Why would you not just return it for a refund if it did not work?
@@spicy110 I actually gave it away to a mate. And I'd had it a while before I used it too.
Ride safe.
@@pommiegranite464 fair 🙂
Get some straps out and youve got yourself a dyno
It cost $75 in Canada on Amazon. What a rip off.
So,you like "This old Tony"a lot?
huh?
To small for bigger bikes. Not safe leaning a heavy bike on one of them
How heavy is heavy? This bike is like 220kgs
super cheap auto has one that has a plastic body and is longer and wide that works well otherwise if u have the money u can go past a big blue extreamly stable and u can lift about 2 ft in the air with both wheels acessable
Really? So you've only got a rear paddock stand and this Roller would be that difficult to place under the front wheel? Not at all! It'd be a piece of piss!
Thats a good thing for bike stealing 🥴
Go on, how?
It is garbage.
By what metric are you calculating this? It is one of the cheapest and performs its function.