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I've always bought the tools and done the job on the basis that it costs much less next time you need that tool. I'm not sure how sound the logic is, after a lot of years I have tons of tools that don't really apply any more. In the case of propping the bike for short periods of time I've found the techniques described by M_V are perfectly workable despite being nerve racking in theory.
If you have a garage/private drive then you are living in biker heaven anyway and should have a headstock paddock stand just to show off when bikers come round :) Also don't underestimate how long you might be a biker for, it is great to have tools you bought 30 years ago to hand when you need them.
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Dramatic_Hammer
CBR passed the MOT with some advisories:
Front tyre near limit
Play in head bearing
Rear disc worn
Front discs warped
Loud exhaust
I’ll get the tyre and head bearing adjustment done at the shop but they quoted me £600+ for the discs (using EBC all round).
Are there any cheaper alternatives to EBC worth considering? I could probably buy the parts and fit them but factoring in a headstock paddock stand, that’s not saving much.