Hey, Pitbull fanboys, he's already said the shipping cost to him would just about double the price of the stand so he's not doing it. Stop beating a dead horse. 
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Ducati Performance Paddock Stand disappointment
When I bought my Agusta F4, I opted for a local Australian (Anderson) rear paddock stand, and I was very happy with the build quality.
When I bought the V2 Panigale, I thought I'd just get the Ducati Performance stand, which was roughly the same price as the Anderson, and since I was already at the dealers, why not buy genuine.
However, when I took it home and unboxed it, I was bitterly disappointed with how bad the welds were on it.
Poor welds can fatigue over time, or stress crack. In comparison, the Anderson's welds have the perfect leg length & throat thickness and are full complete welds (see pics).
The red flag for me was the weld spatter. They hadn't used the correct amps/voltage settings, or perhaps the material wasn't clean, or they used cheap welding consumables. To me, it's the sign of a poor welder, or shonky contractor (depending on where they are made).
I'm not too concerned once the bike is sitting up on the stand, because of the location of the poor/incomplete welds and the direction/axis of the load. It's the constant lifting the bike on and off that concerns me, as the loads act in multiple directions. There's torsional and bending stresses.
I contacted the dealer and asked if Ducati guarantee the performance of their stands. The dealer informed me that if I wasn't happy, I could return it. But they didn't answer my question.
Has anyone else had this issue with Ducati paddock stands? Am I overreacting, or has someone out there genuinely had a stand fail or snap on them?
When I bought the V2 Panigale, I thought I'd just get the Ducati Performance stand, which was roughly the same price as the Anderson, and since I was already at the dealers, why not buy genuine.
However, when I took it home and unboxed it, I was bitterly disappointed with how bad the welds were on it.
Poor welds can fatigue over time, or stress crack. In comparison, the Anderson's welds have the perfect leg length & throat thickness and are full complete welds (see pics).
The red flag for me was the weld spatter. They hadn't used the correct amps/voltage settings, or perhaps the material wasn't clean, or they used cheap welding consumables. To me, it's the sign of a poor welder, or shonky contractor (depending on where they are made).
I'm not too concerned once the bike is sitting up on the stand, because of the location of the poor/incomplete welds and the direction/axis of the load. It's the constant lifting the bike on and off that concerns me, as the loads act in multiple directions. There's torsional and bending stresses.
I contacted the dealer and asked if Ducati guarantee the performance of their stands. The dealer informed me that if I wasn't happy, I could return it. But they didn't answer my question.
Has anyone else had this issue with Ducati paddock stands? Am I overreacting, or has someone out there genuinely had a stand fail or snap on them?
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🤣 All good 😂.Hey, Pitbull fanboys, he's already said the shipping cost to him would just about double the price of the stand so he's not doing it. Stop beating a dead horse.
I mean, the Pitbull stands must be great though!! And it's been a while since I've looked for one, so maybe someone's now importing to Australia.
Or I'll just fork out $$$ and get the front & rear Dynamoto set, so I can wheel it around my garage safely.
I’ve gotI really wanted these, so I could wheel the bike around my garage, but the rear alone was $550 AUD.
Dynamoto - Motorcycle Moving & Storage Made Easy.
Dynamoto revolutionary multi-directional motorcycle stands. Designed and manufactured in Australia and proven over years in demanding industrial applications. Engineered composite construction is robust but still gentle on floor surfaces.dynamoto.com.au
I’ve purchased the Dynamoto stands. I know they are not cheap but I couldn’t be happier with them. They look fantastic, they are very mobile and way they can go in any direction and the guy at Dynamoto is very helpful. They are also made in Australia which is a bonus for me.I really wanted these, so I could wheel the bike around my garage, but the rear alone was $550 AUD.
Dynamoto - Motorcycle Moving & Storage Made Easy.
Dynamoto revolutionary multi-directional motorcycle stands. Designed and manufactured in Australia and proven over years in demanding industrial applications. Engineered composite construction is robust but still gentle on floor surfaces.
Yes, the front stand is more of a skate, but I just love the idea of being able to set my bike on both stands and wheel it into position in the corner safely. If you see how I position my bikes, these would be so useful.
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