Credit to you for showing your near calamity; not everyone would have posted their hiccups. I just wish more bikes would come with centre stands as standard! Keep on enjoying the monster best reagrds Paul.

I’ve used my ABBA stand for donkeys years, on various bikes. I also use their front wheel lift in conjunction with the rear wheel lift, which makes it easy to work on the front. I stopped tightening that black wheel up years ago, as it has almost gone through the metal. There’s no issue with not tightening it. I think your issue, was that the first stopper that you inserted into the frame had popped out, which can happen sometimes, when you put the second piece of framework on over the first piece. Always check that it’s in the frame hole correctly before attempting to lift the bike. Great bit of kit, that has served me well over the years.

I appreciate your willingness to share your mistake so that others can learn from it. I have one of these stands en route to me here in the United States as we speak to use with my 2019 Honda CB1000R, so I am preparing for its arrival by gathering all the tips and tricks I can. Your video definitely added to my knowledge base. Again, thanks!

I watched this video before I bought an Abba and when I used it the first time, I told myself not to do what this guy did. Thanks, you probably saved me from an expensive mistake!

great video....just purchased the stand and this has definitely helped me from potentially doing the same ;)

Thanks for sharing so others could learn instead of deleting it! Lovely Monster BTW 👍

Maybe a bit late but for anybody looking in later. Here is what I do. First fit the left side of the ABBA stand into the swingarm. Then go to the other side, slide the right hand part onto the box section and into the right side of the swingarm. This is the critical bit; lean over the bike and make sure both ABBA swingarm adaptors are pushed all the way in. There should be no slack! It is quite easy for the left side of the ABBA stand to get pushed back out a little when you fit the right side and you do not notice. If this happens you don’t then get it all properly tight. So always ensure you lean over and push both side in before tightening the the clamp screw on the box section and then putting a few turns on the swingarm screw. Do it this way and it is rock solid.

Heart in mouth stuff; difficult to watch! So pleased you caught her, you obviously fielded in slips in your playing days Neil, well done 👍

Great Tip! Thanks! Speedy recovery !

Just ordered one of these stands thx for highlighting this potential hazard lovely bike you have.

Superb catch matey... thanks for sharing.

Glad I watched the vid, I'm awaiting delivery of a stand. I will certainly be a bit wary the first time I use it.

Well done for saving her. Good reactions. Lovely bike and thanks for the upload. Similarly I’ve sold my RT for a triumph speed triple.

Wow! Lucky you caught the bike. I hope you didn't scratch it. I've had an one of these stands since 1994. I'm watching your video because I've not used it for about 10 years and wanted to remind myself how it worked. I have memories of some 'failures' when back in the day it so you're not alone! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing, about to get one of these for my bike, your video shows that not everything is straight forward, a lesson learned. Thank you

Good video don’t know how your so calm about the situation I would of been in a bad mood for ages lol wish I could be as calm as you

Well done to you for showing us. Also, bloody nice bike sir!!!

Nice save! Lovely bike too 👌

Nicely caught mate - you don't want to be dropping that - excellent piece of kit aren't they - I've got the base bars that let you get the front off the floor which is good for cleaning and tyre changing and some people do winter storage with both wheels off the ground on them - I hang on to the lever side to keep it in place when I fit the offside part, tighten the star nut on the base bar and don't usually have to adjust the top fittings bolt at all - if I do, it's about one turn :-)

Wowcha !! close call, pleased you saved the bike from going over Neil, heart in mouth moment

Brilliant bit of kit. I also bought the front lift add on.👍👍

You was lucky to catch the bike. My experience resulted in the bike going down twice. I just bought an Abba stand so after seeing this I will be carefully not to over tighten.

Well held that man. Had me sweating for a moment there Neil. 👍🏍

Great save! I actually installed a center stand on my Haysbusa, but I'm 63 and it's getting harder to get it up on there. Thanks for the video. Cheers

I had a single sided swing arm paddock stand for the Diavel, seemed much easier. I've said it before and I'll say it again... That bike's lovely!

Good to see someone prepared to show their mistakes for the good of others 👍

Close call on it going down, would of brought a year to the eye if it had been damaged . The Ducati front and rear stands are honestly better , but personal choice, also stock Ducati chains aren't brilliant I did get mine changed under warranty, but you may decide to change or upgrade it like I did🤪 keep the videos coming it's great seeing my own like for like bike on the screen

First time I used the stand yesterday on a brand new bike....made a similar mistake to you but didn't tighten the screw into the swing arm enough....consequently, the bike slipped off and has scratched the frame 🤬. Thankfully the scratch isn't too bad but I will need to get it 'blown' over to cover the scratch....It's made me nervous about using the stand. I did manage to sort the stand out in the end but it hasn't inspired me with confidence☹. Wish I had seen @Finlaystewart4641 comment and check that both adaptors were in position securely😩.

Good tip for you, use insulating tape to keep the adaptors in place as they can fall out very easily. I had a Abba stand when I owned a Hayabusa, I now have a Ninja 1000sx 2021 and bought the Skylift, best bit of kit I have bought. Watch the vids on Abba Skylift. For your Monster it would be great too! They are tricky at first but you get the hang of it. Make sure the screw section is fully screwed into the adaptor but no threads seen between it and the stand, the push the two together as tight as you can and lock it with the hand screw. Now it doesn't matter how tight you lock it, basically very hand tight without giving yourself a heart attack, ha!

What no main stand?! Persnally, I think heated grips and a main stand should be standard on all bikes, before any bells and whistles. Glad you caught it and didn't damage it or yourself. Your bike is looking very clean. If you've seen my latest video you'll know mine looks like I've been scrambling. Look forward to some more on bike footage from you and interesting place visits.

Nice save , nothing wrong with your reaction time 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I’ve just purchased a monster and today I fitted the Abba stand. Not much room with 2 bikes in the garage so thankfully no mishaps. Well saved by the way.

bit late to the party but what if you drilled a hole in the lower part of the L frame where the locking knob leaves a mark on the paint and screw the knob into that hole, impossible to slide out that way. Very controllable way to lift the bike onto the stand instead of steadying the bike from the back and not be there if the bike starts to lean over if the balancing fails. Thanks for posting this video, saved many mishaps i think. Was so impressed with this system i made my own copy and works very well, cheers.

Great stand, great band.

Good catch kevin I could just see that going over 'phew'

Lovely bike, brave of you to broadcast your error !.

Just bought a bike without a centre stand. Toying between the abba stand or a paddock stand. Not sure I feel confident in either 🤷🏼‍♂️. Nice video though thanks for sharing. Great save 💪

Thanks for sharing.

Nice catch 👍👍

Awe! heart skipped a beat there!!

Good catch, Sir!

I have had the same problem with the Abba stand for my 790 Duke. It has fallen out three times on the way down, but I’ve caught it each time. I am tightening the screws down pretty tight. Is that the problem? Do I need to tighten them a little less?

Cheers for sharing this and stopping me from making the same mistake

Lovely looking bike Neil What does Dale think ?

Well done for not dropping it mate, nice save!

you did well to keep it from hitting the floor

Yep the RT would have gone down for sure - maybe with you underneath requiring Mrs B2TB to come to the rescue. Chain maintenance is a pest especially on a longer trip. Shaft drive may add a bit of weight and sap some torque but saves all the cleaning and oiling nonsense.

"One of the reasons for selling the RT and buying the Ducatti...I was able to hold the Monster". On the other hand the splendid RT has a centre stand built-in, is easy to use, doesn't cost a penny und so weiter as the Bavarians might say!

2:09 I was sick into my mouth, not even my bike...good recovery....did you scratch it?

Mine arrived today. Set it up then went to pull bike up and whole thing collapsed. Now im too nervous to try again lol im tiny and weigh 8stone wet. Tired struggling with standard stands so got this. Sure once I've done it few times it will be easy

What purpose does the stand do. You have a center stand that does same thing

Lovely bike .

I panicked then asif it was my own ducati 😂 have taken note haha

You are not the only one to do that Lambchop Rides dropped his brand new Ninja H1off his with severe results. I use the single side rear paddock stand and standard front stand on my M796 Just means popping out the rear crash bungs first. Great choice of bike though and I get around 160 miles per tankfull from mine, my only complaint is finding the Kick stand and have dropped the bike because not getting it right out but did prove I am able to pick it back up at the age of 75.

I thought you had dropped it then, the points where the stand goes into the bike are very shallow on a Ducati so it’s very easy for the stand to come out, I done it on mine. A paddock stand for a single sided swing arm is very easy to use, I use one on my Ducati. If you only need the back wheel off the ground it’s perfect, it’s the easiest paddock stand to use by a long way.

Nice bike.

Thank you 🤝

It happens Friend... an ABBA stand is a must have ☺️

Bleddy eck, good save that man, it's funny how the brain says no not the bike! must save it :) I reckon if that was the RT you'd be looking at at least a £500 repair bill.

Actually I think the mistake was something different, and I noticed it when you were unboxing. Now I know I am 3 years late with this reply, but I thought I would share it with you. When you unboxed you screwed the adjuster all the way in into the stand. You should not do that. Just screw it in just far enough to fit the sleeve that goes over the screw. Then put the stand under the bike, slide the 2 parts of the stand as close as possible together, and tighten the bottom safety bolt. Then give the big screw on top 1 full turn, and check if both parts of the fittingkit are securely in place. If so, then tighten the big screw a few more turns. If you have this big screw out to far (like you did in the unboxing), then the forces on the stand will be bigger, and any free play will also increase. When you showed us what you thought you did wrong you saw the footprint of the first attempt where the bolt connected to the underneath-part of the stand. It was about 2 Inches more out then in the second attempt. And that is how you know for sure what happened. How do I know? I am the Dutch importer for ABBA, and I also use them in my own motorcyclegarage.....

Blimey. I’m considering one of these for my 1200xe. It’s just put the fear of god into me. I may buy a H&B centre stand and get it fitted.

‘Jack & Diane’ opening theme?

That was pure your adrenaline holding the bike.

I bet lots of people have caused damage getting to grips with Abba stands - great once you are familiar but dangerous beforehand! Nice bike and good save.

Did exactly the same, scratched frame.

Good catch Neil😉

You got lucky man

I used a Con stand paddock rear an M and P front for my Diavel, worked out cheaper than the Abba and better on uneven surface,Oh and i didnt have to sing Fernado!,

Doh!

My bike has a centre stand

Well saved tho mate

Gosh glad you didn't drop your bike!

and that's why I hate those knobs, very unsafe. thank you very much for sharing.

What a save gramps 😅

that looks flimsy as hell I wouldn't trust it to hold 200kg of steel while I work near by

its not due to over tightening, its because you need to have the stand lifted up as you slide the two halves together, so you know both pins stay engaged whilst you're tightening it up. its very easy for the lhs to move out as you fit the rhs part otherwise. Great bit of kit once you've got it sussed and check its all good before lifting it up