Bursig Stand... Anyone Using?

[Steve Bass]

As per the title really.... likes/ dislikes??

Tempted to get one to simplify working on the suspension and removal thereof.
Only (?) downside is I want to use it for different bikes and aside from the cost of each specific adaptor plate, the removal of the plate and the subsequent setting up of the new plate seems a bit of a faff.... more time spent preparing the stand than actually using it...

Then at the track, are they easier to manage than separate paddock stands for mounting tyre warmers etc or no real advantage??
Fitting the axle pin stand into the rear of the Ducati is always a PITA holding the bike with one hand, jiggling the stand into place, then lift it up, then do the front. And reverse when you head out... it's an arse....

[NITO]

Bursig is awesome, but I wouldn’t really recommend it for multiple bikes for reasons you’ve already highlighted.



I don’t get what you mean about the Ducati axle stand. Do you not have a side stand? I fit mine all the time easy as anything, bike on sidestand, tip the axle stand and slot in rear wheel and hoist up from the stand?!

Ps, Bursig is far easier to move bike about and manoeuvre in tight spaces and is very easy to work on bike and hoist up and down. In an ideal world, you’d have one for each bike lol. That said, if you’re presenting the bike, it will sit better on paddock stands, as the bursig will obscure one side.

Edited by NITO on Wednesday 4th September 20:49

[Steve Bass]

Into,

Many thanks.
Regards the side stands, the Ducati’s are track bikes so no side stands fitted.
My KTM has so perhaps less difficulty but the change of plates is my main concern. Not worried about presenting the bike, the stand is purely for functional advantage

Edited by Steve Bass on Wednesday 4th September 22:15

[NITO]

I thought that might be the case re stands, in which case a bursig would be easier. It’s 10 minutes to change the plates but a faff. Depends how often you’ll be swapping as to how much of a PITA it is. I found Bursig in Germany incredibly helpful though this was pre covid when I contacted them. There will be a fitting that goes on the bike also.

Here it is from the other side;




And a close up of the bracket…

[Steve Bass]

Many thanks. I can fashion a bike sling to hang it from to change the headstock bearings or triple clamp offset but it's the additional benefits at the track that's attracted me.
Effing around with ducati rear single sided stands when kitted up and ready to go has been a PITA for the longest time so I'm hoping the Bursig simplifies it

[Krikkit]

Steve Bass said:

Then at the track, are they easier to manage than separate paddock stands for mounting tyre warmers etc or no real advantage??
Fitting the axle pin stand into the rear of the Ducati is always a PITA holding the bike with one hand, jiggling the stand into place, then lift it up, then do the front. And reverse when you head out... it's an arse....

that's interesting, I find them significantly easier to use than a standard bobbin paddock stand - that big pin means it's idiot proof

[graeme4130]

I've used them, or rather have a friend that has them, at the track and they're a pain in the arse as they wobble around and only really work well on a perfectly smooth surface without risking the bike falling off it
They make putting tyre warmers on a sketchy job
For suspension removal, an under yoke front stand and peg stands make it an easy job and way more stable
Also, if you're going off anywhere where space is tight, the Abba style stands take up lots of space in the van or on a stillage

[Steve Bass]

graeme4130 said:

I've used them, or rather have a friend that has them, at the track and they're a pain in the arse as they wobble around and only really work well on a perfectly smooth surface without risking the bike falling off it
They make putting tyre warmers on a sketchy job
For suspension removal, an under yoke front stand and peg stands make it an easy job and way more stable
Also, if you're going off anywhere where space is tight, the Abba style stands take up lots of space in the van or on a stillage

Under the yoke stands I have but I need to strip the headstock and bearings as well as faff around changing the headstock offset inserts so not a once and done job.
I've been thinking if I ride in off the track into a front pivot stand, bike is now self standing. Get off, insert bursig and spin it around and then fit warmers.
The rear single pin stand I have is a Pitbull and whilst very well made the pin is a very snug fit into the axle so trying to line it up while keeping it balanced is just a pain.

[myvision]

I've got one but i don't think it's called Bursig i'll have to look later.
I use it for a VFR1200 when cleaning it i'm always a bit worried it will fall off if i'm honest.

[Paft Dunk]

Had one of those and my bike fell off the stand. Whenever it was lifted it was always just too far off vertical for comfort. Anyway, left it in the stand over a weekend and it clearly slipped off, bending the lower pin as it fell. Was a ‘Constands EVO”. I now just use the stand for suspension adjustments not storage.

[Carl-H]

I had a 1jac, same design from what I can tell. My gsxr1000 lived on it and it was fine. It wheels round okay but it was on laminate floor, I didn't wheel it round at all on my worn tarmac drive. Was a bit of a faff to get onto the stand as the bike has to be at the perfect angle, which always felt a fraction past vertical but away from you. I soon got the knack though

I'm not sure about your idea of rolling into a front chock though. They usually grip the front wheel pretty well, I'm not sure the stand would actually lift the front wheel out of the chock.

Also, I wouldn't have hammered headstock races out on it. I'd have let my 2 year old sit on the bike but not my 6 year old to give you an idea of its stability.