Installed a KTM engine guard on the SMC tonight. The hope was that it would make it easier to rest the bike nice and stable on a stand, but the stands too tall in its low position, gah (where are you meant to find jack-up stands that fit??).
At least the engine is protected now if I get carried away on the bike.
Don’t know why but I remember it being tricky finding a stand for my SMC. When I bought it I had to buy specifically for sm or sth like that because most are for the enduros that are taller…
Also quite like this one for being able to confidently move it around the garage, though the downside is you need to attach a mounting plate to the bike. On the upside this would be great for cleaning the bike on!
As nivag said. Had a few over the years, alloy bash plates definitely resonated the most.
The sound deadening stuff does help tho. Good excuse to go carbon
Do agree abba stands are good. For best results though you do need access to swingarm pivots but you can use other points if the adapter kits are purchased .
I have to remove a covering plate to use onthe gtr but sooo handy
Did have the Warrior stand ( Demon tweeks stock) ( similar to the Constand ) but as you say having the adapter points didn’t really blend in to the bike but i know people swear by them .
You could always place two planks of a determined height place bike wheels on them and use your existing Jack/Stand to raise ( as ido with abba as the swingarm pivots are a tad lower than the stand will drop on gtr
Don’t see anything mentioned on their site in regards to an adaptor for the SMC. Did ask on Twitter but notice they haven’t been active since 2018, lol.
They need access to swingarm pivot bolt for the main lifting which i can’t see on your pics…
BUT they do a alternative lift point that will mount on a hanger bolt or such like …
I personally wouldnt full lift my 400kg bike on it but will happily front or rear lift on them
Your bike being lighter should be fine
Skyliftis expensive and takes upa bitof space but it does make up for it