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Offline ZG

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Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« on: June 29, 2011, 11:12:33 AM »
I'm considering going to a full Muzzys dual exhaust system, they make an altered center stand to accomodate but I actually rarely use the center stand except in the garage sometimes...
 
Does anyone make a rear stand that will work on the C14? Like a Pitbull stand or something??  :-\
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Offline SVonhof

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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 01:48:22 PM »
They make rear stands for bikes that can take spools or that have a flat section that a basic "L" shape can get under and lift. Since I don't have my bike here today, I cannot go look to see how it would work, but I am sure you could get something to work.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 04:14:09 PM »
Man, I just don't see how that would work. I still have my old Pit Bull rear stand from my sportbike days, but there's no way it'll work on the Connie. The lift points between left and right are at different levels and there's not really anything on the shaft side for the stand to lift. The right side isn't much better because most of what you'd be lifting on is the axle nut. Let me know if you come up with something--perhaps something made for a bike with a single-sided swing-arm? Don't know, but can't really picture it.

Also, FYI, unless the bike is on the center stand, I cannot lift the front of the Connie with my Pit Bull front stand. It's just too heavy. I suspect you'll have the same problem with a rear stand.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 08:12:29 PM »
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 08:32:50 PM »
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2011, 06:47:49 AM »
This is what I use in the garage and in the enclosed trailer....works like a charm....

http://store.condor-lift.com/products.php?product=Pit%252dStop%7B47%7DTrailer%252dStop
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2011, 07:48:25 AM »
Quote from: CrashGordon on June 29, 2011, 04:14:09 PM
Man, I just don't see how that would work. I still have my old Pit Bull rear stand from my sportbike days, but there's no way it'll work on the Connie. The lift points between left and right are at different levels and there's not really anything on the shaft side for the stand to lift. The right side isn't much better because most of what you'd be lifting on is the axle nut. Let me know if you come up with something--perhaps something made for a bike with a single-sided swing-arm? Don't know, but can't really picture it.

Also, FYI, unless the bike is on the center stand, I cannot lift the front of the Connie with my Pit Bull front stand. It's just too heavy. I suspect you'll have the same problem with a rear stand.

Deflate the rear tire and the Pit Bull front stand is a breeze.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2011, 08:35:21 AM »
Quote from: ZG on June 29, 2011, 08:12:29 PM
Would this work??  ???
 
http://www.pit-bull.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0056-000&Category_Code=one_armed_rear_stands
 


No, because the BMW axle is hollow in the center, allowing for a large pin to go through one side (the single sided swingarm side) allowing for wheel removal.  The final drive cannot be serviced with that stand however.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2011, 09:33:22 AM »
If there's a market for it I'm sure someone could come up with something that lifts via the lower Tetra-Link pivot points.
Could be a cup that fits around the link or replace the bolt in there with a longer part with a spool on it that the stand can hook into.
Since both lower Tetra-Link pivots are at the same level it should work fine but I'm not sure how much lift you could get.

There ya go, it's a project for one of our enterprising fabricators.

Personally, what I do is centrestand on a 2"x4", remove rear wheel, re-fit axle, put 2 axle stands under rear axle.
The jack up the front until the weight is on the centrestand and axle stands, remove front wheel, refit front axle and put one axle stand in there.
It keeps the bike stable whilst both wheels are off.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2011, 09:40:15 AM »
What would one be worth?  How much of a market is there?  I believe I could get one made up, but perhaps not at an attractive price.

Quote from: ZG on June 29, 2011, 11:12:33 AM
I'm considering going to a full Muzzys dual exhaust system, they make an altered center stand to accomodate but I actually rarely use the center stand except in the garage sometimes...
 
Does anyone make a rear stand that will work on the C14? Like a Pitbull stand or something??  :-\
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2011, 09:42:30 AM »
Quote from: ljcorby on June 30, 2011, 06:47:49 AM
This is what I use in the garage and in the enclosed trailer....works like a charm....

http://store.condor-lift.com/products.php?product=Pit%252dStop%7B47%7DTrailer%252dStop


That looks nice, but wow that's alot of $$....  :o 
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2011, 09:45:04 AM »
Quote from: Boomer on June 30, 2011, 09:33:22 AM
If there's a market for it I'm sure someone could come up with something that lifts via the lower Tetra-Link pivot points.
Could be a cup that fits around the link or replace the bolt in there with a longer part with a spool on it that the stand can hook into.
Since both lower Tetra-Link pivots are at the same level it should work fine but I'm not sure how much lift you could get.

There ya go, it's a project for one of our enterprising fabricators.

Personally, what I do is centrestand on a 2"x4", remove rear wheel, re-fit axle, put 2 axle stands under rear axle.
The jack up the front until the weight is on the centrestand and axle stands, remove front wheel, refit front axle and put one axle stand in there.
It keeps the bike stable whilst both wheels are off.


I'm trying to lose the center stand attached to the bike all together though Boom if I go to a dual exhaust system...
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2011, 09:49:00 AM »
Learn to use the center-stand. It works well and is very easy to use. So easy in fact that I use almost all the time no matter where I am. And I am not a big woman.

If you need leverage you can order a lift handle from ProjektD.

If you want something to easily stand the bike upright when you are in your garage, simply order a Sports Chock from Baxley. I have used them for years. Simply ride onto it and get off. Very stable.

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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2011, 09:50:23 AM »
Quote from: Boomer on June 30, 2011, 09:33:22 AM
If there's a market for it I'm sure someone could come up with something that lifts via the lower Tetra-Link pivot points.
Could be a cup that fits around the link or replace the bolt in there with a longer part with a spool on it that the stand can hook into.
Since both lower Tetra-Link pivots are at the same level it should work fine but I'm not sure how much lift you could get.

There ya go, it's a project for one of our enterprising fabricators.

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Wow, talk about great minds thinking alike.  :D  I didn't see your post, but that is exactly what I was thinking.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2011, 09:52:24 AM »
Quote from: papaboomboom on June 30, 2011, 09:49:00 AM
Learn to use the center-stand. It works well and is very easy to use. So easy in fact that I use almost all the time no matter where I am. And I am not a big woman.

If you need leverage you can order a lift handle from ProjektD.

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I think you're missing my question and purpose PPBB, you "can't" use the oem center stand with the Muzzys dual system, you have to get a modified one, which I'd rather not if a rear stand is available...


Scroll down to the beginning of this thread and read my first post...
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2011, 11:30:08 AM »
Quote from: cRAsH on June 30, 2011, 07:48:25 AM
Deflate the rear tire and the Pit Bull front stand is a breeze.
I think you misunderstood. I can get the Connie on the front stand, but only if the bike is already on the center stand (and without deflating the rear tire). Try lifting your Connie onto a front stand without using the center stand and you'd better be significantly stronger and heavier than I am because it wouldn't budge for me. Since the OP is talking about using a rear stand with no center stand, I suspect he's going to run into the same problem--lifting the entire weight of the bike with the stand. Since the motor is closer to the front (fulcrum) it will probably be easier, but I don't know if it will be easy enough.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2011, 01:59:34 PM »
If you only need the centre stand occasionally and only when in your garage take it off, and only put it on to do the work you need to do. No need to install the spring etc just put the bolt through and away you go. When finished, pop it back down onto the side stand and take it off again.
Problem solved   :)
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2011, 02:26:42 PM »
That's really too simple to even comprehend...but I like it!
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #18 on: June 30, 2011, 02:50:24 PM »
Quote from: Kiwi Graham on June 30, 2011, 01:59:34 PM
If you only need the centre stand occasionally and only when in your garage take it off, and only put it on to do the work you need to do. No need to install the spring etc just put the bolt through and away you go. When finished, pop it back down onto the side stand and take it off again.
Problem solved   :)



The problem is the stock center stand won't work/mount once you have the dual Muzzys system...


Muzzys sells a modified one for $150 that will work but I thought if I could just find a rear stand for that much $ I would rather go that route and not have it mounted to my Connie all the time.
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Re: Does anyone make a rear stand for the C14??
« Reply #19 on: June 30, 2011, 03:11:49 PM »
This is getting complicated.  Do you really want duals that bad?  Is it going to make that big a difference too you?
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