Center Stand lovers

Gas Man · 09-18-2011, 12:56 PM

Do you love them? Why?

I do love them, forget the weight issue, they are handy. Better stability, awesome for loading passengers (being you can drive off).

I haven't had a center stand since my ole Ninja EX500 and even that one came off when you fitted it with an aftermarket exhaust.

In 2009 the first year I had my Ultra, I wanted to get a center stand and almost got one in Carlisle. But didn't due to heat, money, and time.

I knew of 3 brands... Rivco but man does that look like cheap junk.

2 years ago at a MC Rally, I saw the Wheel Dock EZ Up stand, but didn't have the cash that day.

But then I saw HD had their own.

I figured the HD version would be the one to get. They USUALLY don't let me down, theirs featured a wheel on the ground option or rear wheel off the ground via adjustable feet.

I bought it from St Paul HD with a discount and a coupon. Well I was wrong!! The whole unit was held up with three 1/4" bolts... I wasn't liking that but I continued installation. Once completed, I found out the foot lever was DIRECTLY below the rear passenger floor board mount. WTF!! They want you to turn your foot sideways and use the knarling to push it down till you can actually put your foot on it. PLUS they won't allow you to drive off it! I immediately called St Paul (installed for 4 mins) and asked if I could return it, after checking with his manager he wanted a $40 restock fee and I would ship it to them. BS vortex. Sold it on ebay at a $20 loss. That is bad biz by St. Paul IMO.

I ordered the Wheel Dock EZ UP from their website, they have a 30 day full money back satisfaction guarantee. I have seen this in action before and should have just went with it in the first place. The HD failure is the 3rd time their product sucked compared to the aftermarket alternative. Live and learn...

Here's the Wheel Dock EZ UP

You can see this one has a BEEFY top plate that goes over the frame and is held on by a nice 3/4" bolt.

OH MY it works so well. You can lift the bike onto the center stand from the side of the bike or while still saddled on the bike!

The black bottom and chrome lever blends in GREAT!

Here's the bike standing up right. It's SUPER solid too!

And I must say the bike is looking GOOD!

Trip · 09-18-2011, 01:46 PM

I love my center stand

shmike · 09-18-2011, 10:38 PM

Looks good, Gas!

You never did those before and after shots we had talked about a few months ago.

tommymac · 09-19-2011, 12:34 AM

for a touring/commuter type bike a centerstand is a mist IMO. That was one of the dealbreakers with me for the ninja 1k. no centerstand and apparently no way to install one.

Gas Man · 09-19-2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

Looks good, Gas!

You never did those before and after shots we had talked about a few months ago.

Sorry man. Explain again, I don't remember. I'll do it up.

shmike · 09-19-2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Sorry man. Explain again, I don't remember. I'll do it up.

Find a few shots of the bike when you first got her (the whole bike).

Retake those same shots today.

So many of your pics are focused on your latest mod, it'd be really cool to see a comparison of the whole bike then & now.

Gas Man · 09-19-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

Find a few shots of the bike when you first got her (the whole bike).

Retake those same shots today.

So many of your pics are focused on your latest mod, it'd be really cool to see a comparison of the whole bike then & now.

Like this new

Right after I did my first mods

Somewhere in between

Last year in tour mode

In May 2011

Now

I'd like to get the front fork legs powdered black.

Does that work?

Particle Man · 09-19-2011, 07:42 AM

That's a nice looking stand, man n

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I love my center stand

Definitely.

I installed an SW Motech center stand and it's made life 100x's easier.

Captain Morgan · 09-19-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

That's a nice looking stand, man n

Definitely.

I installed an SW Motech center stand and it's made life 100x's easier.

I've thought about installing one on the V-strom. However, I'm not making any more mods to it until I'm out of debt, regardless of how small the price is...

Particle Man · 09-19-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I've thought about installing one on the V-strom. However, I'm not making any more mods to it until I'm out of debt, regardless of how small the price is...

That's a good plan.

09-18-2011, 12:56 PM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Center Stand lovers Do you love them? Why? I do love them, forget the weight issue, they are handy. Better stability, awesome for loading passengers (being you can drive off). I haven't had a center stand since my ole Ninja EX500 and even that one came off when you fitted it with an aftermarket exhaust. In 2009 the first year I had my Ultra, I wanted to get a center stand and almost got one in Carlisle. But didn't due to heat, money, and time. I knew of 3 brands... Rivco but man does that look like cheap junk. 2 years ago at a MC Rally, I saw the Wheel Dock EZ Up stand, but didn't have the cash that day. But then I saw HD had their own. I figured the HD version would be the one to get. They USUALLY don't let me down, theirs featured a wheel on the ground option or rear wheel off the ground via adjustable feet. I bought it from St Paul HD with a discount and a coupon. Well I was wrong!! The whole unit was held up with three 1/4" bolts... I wasn't liking that but I continued installation. Once completed, I found out the foot lever was DIRECTLY below the rear passenger floor board mount. WTF!! They want you to turn your foot sideways and use the knarling to push it down till you can actually put your foot on it. PLUS they won't allow you to drive off it! I immediately called St Paul (installed for 4 mins) and asked if I could return it, after checking with his manager he wanted a $40 restock fee and I would ship it to them. BS vortex. Sold it on ebay at a $20 loss. That is bad biz by St. Paul IMO. I ordered the Wheel Dock EZ UP from their website, they have a 30 day full money back satisfaction guarantee. I have seen this in action before and should have just went with it in the first place. The HD failure is the 3rd time their product sucked compared to the aftermarket alternative. Live and learn... Here's the Wheel Dock EZ UP You can see this one has a BEEFY top plate that goes over the frame and is held on by a nice 3/4" bolt. OH MY it works so well. You can lift the bike onto the center stand from the side of the bike or while still saddled on the bike! The black bottom and chrome lever blends in GREAT! Here's the bike standing up right. It's SUPER solid too! And I must say the bike is looking GOOD! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-18-2011, 10:38 PM	#3
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Looks good, Gas! You never did those before and after shots we had talked about a few months ago. __________________ Racing For Smiles

09-18-2011, 01:46 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I love my center stand

09-19-2011, 12:34 AM	#4
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	for a touring/commuter type bike a centerstand is a mist IMO. That was one of the dealbreakers with me for the ninja 1k. no centerstand and apparently no way to install one.