Center stand removal?

[Cuda]

Has anyone removed the center stand? I'll be installing a dual zx exhaust on my concours and I heard it  gets in the way, I don't see why I need it, so I may as well lose it.
Anything I need to know?


Also do I need to install new gaskets with the ZX headers or reuse the stock ones.
Thanks jim

[lather]

You may need to know it is inconvenient to change tires and to do general maintenance on a 700 lb bike with only a side stand. I hate it with my 400 lbs SV650.

[Cuda]

Someone must sell a rear lift of some kind. What do the ZX guys do they don't have a center stand.

[lather]

Someone must sell a rear lift of some kind. What do the ZX guys do they don't have a center stand.

I am sure there are lifts for front and rear. I have them for my SV but they are difficult to use without a helper. I have a big dent in the SV tank to prove it.

My guess is the ZX guys that ride a lot of miles have aftermarket center stands.

If I had a lot more money or rode a lot less miles I could live without a center stand.

[ZG]

Someone must sell a rear lift of some kind. What do the ZX guys do they don't have a center stand.

The ZX14 can use a swing arm stand, the Connie can't... 

[muguvian]

I removed mine when I put on the dual exhaust.  When I change tires or wash it I'll put it back on minus the nuts and spring, takes about 3 min.

[ZG]

Muzzys makes a modified center stand for their dual exhaust, that's what I have, works great and looks stock.

[Gearhead82]

Has anyone removed the center stand? I'll be installing a dual zx exhaust on my concours and I heard it  gets in the way, I don't see why I need it, so I may as well lose it.
Anything I need to know?


Also do I need to install new gaskets with the ZX headers or reuse the stock ones.
Thanks jim

Yes, you will need new gaskets.  They're the same gaskets the ZX-14 uses so I had no problem finding them in stock locally. 

[Kiwi Graham]

I put the duel ZX14 system on mine, I added 80mm to the foot tang on the centre stand and it fits 'sweet as' total cost a slab of beer to the welder 

[gPink]

I put the duel ZX14 system on mine, I added 80mm to the foot tang on the centre stand and it fits 'sweet as' total cost a slab of beer to the welder 

Kiwi, what's a 'slab of beer'?

[Kiwi Graham]

Kiwi, what's a 'slab of beer'?

Ha ha, Its a pack, box, carton or 'carry out' of beer. Bottles or cans, usualy 12 - 24 of the little beauties in each.
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[Cuda]

I have mig, tig, arc, that is not the issue , I like the IDEA of putting it back on when I have to ,because I won't have to do that very often, I have a wrench that works on my business stuff, so Thank You for that idea. Jim

PS how much does it weight ?  Thanks