Author Topic: interesting center stand mod (Read 9726 times)

ZG · « **on:** December 18, 2011, 07:46:12 PM »

Not mine, just saw it on youtube and thought some of you folks out there who complain how hard it is to get up on the center stand might be interested. I personally think the center stand is fine as it comes from Kawi, just trying to help others...

Innovazione del Cavalletto di MGvalerio.

Collaudato cavalletto centrale "Modificato" GTR 1400 Kawasaki.

PH14 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:32:06 PM »

I'm having a tough time understanding what exactly the great thing is about it. I had to stop watching partway through to run to the bathroom.

His video skills seem to have been learned from a six year old with ADD on the Titanic.

I would like to see some normal video of what it is actually supposed to accomplish.

gnuse · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2011, 09:02:17 PM »

It appears to be easy to get onto centerstand and maybe more stable of soft ground by extending the rods? I'm sorry but it lost something in the language translation.

DonB · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2011, 05:22:05 AM »

I am not sure what I missed in the video but it was painful to watch
I got dizzy

ljcorby · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2011, 06:12:44 AM »

So Cal Joe · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2011, 08:27:27 AM »

He has made the centerstand a ride off stand. Many Gold Wing owners who have trouble putting a Gold Wing on the center stand have them . There are at least 2 problems with that.
1. both tire are on the ground so it makes it hard to rotate the tires to check them
2. if you park it on a slight down slope in neutral it will roll forward and off the stand and fall over.

gnuse · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2011, 09:03:37 AM »

Quote from: So Cal Joe on December 19, 2011, 08:27:27 AM

He has made the centerstand a ride off stand. Many Gold Wing owners who have trouble putting a Gold Wing on the center stand have them . There are at least 2 problems with that.
1. both tire are on the ground so it makes it hard to rotate the tires to check them
2. if you park it on a slight down slope in neutral it will roll forward and off the stand and fall over.

Wow, number 2 looks like a bad thing! Number 1 defeats some of the reason to use a center stand.

wally_games · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2011, 11:22:16 AM »

Did he use the lower portion of a Connie windshield to make that radiator protector???

Rhino · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2011, 11:51:12 AM »

kinda defeats the purpose of the center stand for me. I use it to change my tires both front and back among other things like just being able to rotate the tires for cleaning, checking the tire pressure etc. I used to have a lot of problem using the center stand but now have the technique down and it is almost effortless for me now.

So Cal Joe · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2011, 12:06:26 PM »

Quote from: gnuse on December 19, 2011, 09:03:37 AM

Wow, number 2 looks like a bad thing! Number 1 defeats some of the reason to use a center stand.

I had one on my 92 Gold Wing. I was loading my trailer one morning in front of my motel room. Had the bike in neutral warning up, and I started to pack the trailer I felt it moving forward. Bike landed on it's left side, good thing The Gold Wing has excellent tip over protection.

The Pope · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2011, 12:38:56 PM »

Quote from: wally_games on December 19, 2011, 11:22:16 AM

Did he use the lower portion of a Connie windshield to make that radiator protector???

I think so. Well, it's not protecting the radiator, it's protecting the header.

ZG · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2011, 01:14:56 PM »

Quote from: The Pope on December 19, 2011, 12:38:56 PM

I think so. Well, it's not protecting the radiator, it's protecting the header.

Where do you keep your spare shield for summer riding...

maxtog · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2011, 04:24:52 PM »

Quote from: So Cal Joe on December 19, 2011, 08:27:27 AM

He has made the centerstand a ride off stand. Many Gold Wing owners who have trouble putting a Gold Wing on the center stand have them . There are at least 2 problems with that.
1. both tire are on the ground so it makes it hard to rotate the tires to check them
2. if you park it on a slight down slope in neutral it will roll forward and off the stand and fall over.

The worst of both worlds.

So Cal Joe · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2011, 04:53:33 PM »

The only good reason to have one is if you have a bad back and you can't get the bike on the center stand. I had a piece of 3/4" plywood I used to put under the stand when I wanted the back wheel off the ground. My wife bought it for me, she thought it was a good idea because I always park my bikes on the center stand. I never had a problem with that but she just thought it was easier, so I couldn't tell her no!! You just have to remember to put it in first gear when you park it.

backoutonthehighway · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2011, 01:51:19 AM »

Quote from: So Cal Joe on December 19, 2011, 04:53:33 PM

...You just have to remember to put it in first gear when you park it.

Okay, probably a dumb question, but since I've only owned cruisers, why should the bike be in first when you park it on a center stand?

The Pope · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2011, 04:04:53 AM »

Quote from: backoutonthehighway on December 20, 2011, 01:51:19 AM

Okay, probably a dumb question, but since I've only owned cruisers, why should the bike be in first when you park it on a center stand?

Most of the time the rear wheel will still be touching the ground and by having the bike in gear (any gear), it will keep the bike from rolling forward, which if it did roll forward it would causing the center stand to fold up and the bike to fall over.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2011, 08:12:17 AM »

You know, I just read this and I must confess that I didn't know that there was an issue with putting the bike up on the center stand. It's easier than the C10 for sure. If anyone wants any lessons out my way, I'll show them how....free. I usually ask for a beer but since it's Christmas I'm forgoing the usual gratuity.

cutback · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2011, 08:18:36 AM »

Quote from: The Pope on December 20, 2011, 04:04:53 AM

Most of the time the rear wheel will still be touching the ground and by having the bike in gear (any gear), it will keep the bike from rolling forward, which if it did roll forward it would causing the center stand to fold up and the bike to fall over.

I have never seen a bikes rear tire touching the ground, when on the centerstand unless, you weighted or pushed down the rear of the bike. Then again, What do I know?

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2011, 09:07:05 AM »

Strangely enough, neither have I.

OregonLAN · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2011, 10:01:02 AM »

I never use my center stand unless I'm working on the bike...

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Author Topic: interesting center stand mod (Read 9726 times)