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Title: Centerstand ordered
Post by: mainerider on July 02, 2007, 07:53:52 PM
After using the "4x4 under the swingarm" technique a few times I decided that it was more worry than it was worth.  Called Cyclistic today and ordered the stand and the V4 backrest emblem (along with my 10% MOOT discount  :wink: ).  BTW, I've sold my Concours; my Magna is a more overall competent bike than the Connie and I wasn't riding it much anymore.  I'm a true Magna convert  :)
Title: Centerstand ordered
Post by: roboto65 on July 03, 2007, 04:44:28 AM
Welcome to the addiction now we got ya hooked there is no turning back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted:  :twisted:
Title: Centerstand ordered
Post by: mainerider on July 03, 2007, 09:04:48 PM
Aye, Hooked I be Matey! :wink:
Title: Re: Centerstand ordered
Post by: MotoFoo on July 04, 2007, 10:54:09 AM
Quote from: maineriderAfter using the "4x4 under the swingarm" technique a few times I decided that it was more worry than it was worth.

mainerider, I had the same feeling using the 4x4, so I cut the swingarm support out of a 6x6 and it's a lot more stable and a lot less worrisome.
Title: Centerstand ordered
Post by: Greg Cothern on July 04, 2007, 11:27:11 AM
The 4x4 is quite stable, I have pulled the rear wheel and left the bike on it for over 24 hours.
However I completely understand that you must feel comfortable about its stability!
Title: Centerstand ordered
Post by: mainerider on July 04, 2007, 08:19:27 PM
Quote from: Greg CothernThe 4x4 is quite stable, I have pulled the rear wheel and left the bike on it for over 24 hours.
However I completely understand that you must feel comfortable about its stability!

I think part of the problem was the sloped garage floor; I had a hard time keeping the 4x4 level on the floor.  It always seemed tipped out, either towards or away from the bike when I raised the bike up onto it.  we'll see how well the stand works and I'll post a review (probably done before, I'm sure).
Title: Re: Centerstand ordered
Post by: mainerider on July 04, 2007, 08:20:58 PM
Quote from: MotoFoo
Quote from: maineriderAfter using the "4x4 under the swingarm" technique a few times I decided that it was more worry than it was worth.

mainerider, I had the same feeling using the 4x4, so I cut the swingarm support out of a 6x6 and it's a lot more stable and a lot less worrisome.
I probably should have tried that but with the center stand in-transit... Thanks though.