Removing Center Stand?

[oldsmoboat]

2004
What's involved in removing the center stand?  Does the left side exhaust have to come off?

[Strawboss]

As far as I know, taking off the springs and unbolting it, if I remember correctly the left side is just a bear to get at and removing quickly, if you want to remove the exhaust then go ahead, it will make it easier and faster I suppose, but you don't have to if you got an extra few minutes to just take the nut off.

[oldsmoboat]

Thanks.  I was going to skip it if the exhaust has to come off.

Anyone know where I can buy a center stand?

I lowered my bike and I don't want to cut the present stand in case I raise it back up at some point.  (I am unlikely to grow taller but I may get tired of dragging the stand on some corners.)  I'd rather get a new stand and cut that one down.

[connie_rider]

If you remove or modify the rubber tap that the stand rests against (when it is in the up position), you can raise the stand and gain a little ground clearance.
Also check the pressure in your rear shock. With the lowering link installed, I think you need to increase the pressure to keep the bike from squatting while cornering.

Ride safe, Ted

[oldsmoboat]

Thanks.  I had the air pressure at 20 and the pre-load at 4 as a test, it still drug.  I'll up the air and pull and shorten the rubber bumper.  By chance, do you know how it's mounted?  Looks like a hole in the bottom (I am at work) and when I get home I'll pull the bike up on some 1.5" pavers to get it on the center stand.

[connie_rider]

Hole in a bracket on the bottom of the muffler.
Use a sharp knife and trip of 2/3 of the rubber bumper.
I'd go to 50 psi, do a ride,  and see if it accomplishes what you want. The decrease slowly to find a good setting.
I use an compressor with a regulator set at approx 55.
Put air in the shock (no greater tan 55) and allow air flow to stop.
Quickly remove the air chuck. I tiny bit of air will escape, leaving approx. 50.

Ride safe, Ted

[oldsmoboat]

I have one of those low volume hand pumps.
Thanks again!