and went without a hitch. although it can be done solo an extra pair of hands to help hold everything in place while installing the new bolts did come in handy. As advertised, install is straightforward and takes about 30 minutes. While installing it I found one of my footpeg bracket bolts loose enough to turn with my fingers.
Boy, it is really nice to lube/adjust the chain, clean the rear wheel, etc. now. BTW, if you are running the oem size rear tire, taking Cycle-istics' advice to roll the rear tire up on an inch or inch and a half tall board before using the centerstand is a good idea. Even though I first put it on the centerstand without using a board, using a board the second time made the hoisting a lot easier (the board raises the bike and puts the centerstand feet at a less sharp angle to the floor when you use it- plus it saves gouging on the garage floor).
Also as advertised, the front tire can be lifted off the ground with literally one finger when the centerstand is engaged.
I'm sure this has all been posted before but I am indeed pleased with the purchase and thanks to all who put MOOT together and aggregated all of these great resources such as Cycl-istic.
Joe
I am envious. :mrgreen: That is on the list of thinks I need ok want. I am put the center stand second on the list just after getting it painted. Putting it before getting forward controls.
Quote from: Luke 22I am envious. :mrgreen: That is on the list of thinks I need ok want. I am put the center stand second on the list just after getting it painted. Putting it before getting forward controls.
It is a bit expensive (especially with the $30 shipping) but it is worth every penny. Plus, compared to what I spent getting my Concours set up the way I wanted it this was a bargain :) .
1. What do you grab a hold of to lift the bike on the CENTERSTAND? Most bikes with a centerstand have a grab bar in the back of the seat area for lift.
2. If you have SADDLE BAGS on will that pose an issue lifting it on the stand?
3. W/STAND installed would I still be able to use my floor jack (Larkin/Craftsman style bike/ATV lift) to lift the bike?
4. How difficult/hard is it to lift on the CENTERSTAND?
5. Is the spring strong enough to keep the CENTERSTAND from bouncing around?
6. I realize the website states this but will the STAND be in the way of a tight lean, will you still drag pegs first?
7. Is this made out of aluminum also, is it painted black?
I do have V & H pipes and need to see if that poses a problem unless someone else knows.....
Terry
Terry, I would give Dobie a call at Cycle-Istic, he designed a great centerstand.
It is steel and is painted black, if you have saddlebags it does pose a more difficult task as grabbing the chrome side rail to pop it up on the stand.
Dobie is a great person and can certainly answer all your questions I am sure.
Quote from: TLRam11. What do you grab a hold of to lift the bike on the CENTERSTAND? Most bikes with a centerstand have a grab bar in the back of the seat area for lift.
2. If you have SADDLE BAGS on will that pose an issue lifting it on the stand?
3. W/STAND installed would I still be able to use my floor jack (Larkin/Craftsman style bike/ATV lift) to lift the bike?
4. How difficult/hard is it to lift on the CENTERSTAND?
5. Is the spring strong enough to keep the CENTERSTAND from bouncing around?
6. I realize the website states this but will the STAND be in the way of a tight lean, will you still drag pegs first?
7. Is this made out of aluminum also, is it painted black?
I do have V & H pipes and need to see if that poses a problem unless someone else knows.....
Terry,
I can't answer all of the questions but I will say these few things, in no particular order:
1. The stand works very well, plus the front tire is barely touching the ground when on the stand so it makes front tire/wheel work a piece of cake. The stand also seems very durable.
2. W/out a grab rail it is more difficult but fortunately I do have a back rest and this gives me a place to grab onto.
3. Highly recommend Dobie's advice to roll the rear wheel up onto a 1 or 2 inch thick plywood (or whatever) sheet; this minimizes the sharp angle of the stand "legs" and the ground. Really makes a big difference in hoisting it up.
4. The stand does not bounce around at all; very well-designed.
5. Feels fairly heavy; I think it is steel.
6. Lastly, I am very glad I bought it; it should have been standard on the bike to begin with.
Joe
PS
There is no loss of cornering clearance with the stand installed; it actually tucks up UNDER the side stand.
Thanks for the advice from both of you.
I have talked to Dobie before about this and purchased the peg extenders a few years back (had them chromed and they are nice!) but wanted to hear from a neutral source. Went to Colorado last week and taking care of the chain duties would have been much easier.
I wonder if several of us wanted a centerstand and bought together if we might be able to secure a little better discount??
Quote from: TLRam1Thanks for the advice from both of you.
I have talked to Dobie before about this and purchased the peg extenders a few years back (had them chromed and they are nice!) but wanted to hear from a neutral source. Went to Colorado last week and taking care of the chain duties would have been much easier.
I wonder if several of us wanted a centerstand and bought together if we might be able to secure a little better discount??
Terry,
As a final comment, without a back rest to grab onto for leverage and balance I would not feel 100% confident in hoisting the bike up onto the centerstand without another person on the other side of the bike. The stand legs seem to allow the bike to rock a bit going up and it is very conceivable that the bike could flop over to the other side if great care is not taken. Just FYI...
I have had the center stand on my '98 for several years now and haven't had any trouble with the bike getting out of control while putting it up on the stand. The first few times I was worried about it going over but after getting used to the feel that went away.
I grab under the seat where the bolts go through above the side covers and it takes very little lift to get it up. Just pick your parking spots where they are flat and level, use the side stand otherwise.
I know of one guy that had the center stand on his, in a hard left he drug the stand regularly since he likes to ride hard, so he took it off. I have never had mine drag, I don't ride as agressively.
Tom