There are two types of motorcyclists: those who have crashed and those who are going to crash. There are also two types of motorcycles: those that have fallen over and those that are going to fall over.
Two wheels and a side stand – it will happen, eventually. Riding a motorcycle is about maximising your odds and minimising the risks. The Paddock Mate XL has been specifically designed to prevent your jiffy stand from sagging into the (soft) soil. We ourselves used to ride around with a small board or, when necessary, went looking for a large enough rock but it’s all too easy once you’ve found the ideal solution and if that solution has been designed specifically for that purpose.
The Paddock Mate XL is made of ABS plastic and has grip strips underneath. Well, because rocks can move and boards get wet and slippery, this is a step in the right direction. The fact that ABS plastic is very light-weight is an asset, as is its extra-large size.
Many adventurers opt for a fixed extension of their side stand but you don’t want to do that on a chopper or a cruiser. In those cases, this is an excellent alternative. The Paddock Mate XL measures 13 by 7 centimetres and is large enough for almost every jiffy, yet small enough to carry around with you.
