Monster center stand.

[larsen]

I'm looking for a centre stand for my '98 750 (twin disc, external clutch slave) and was wondering if this would fit, or has anybody one for sale or leads? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stand-Middle-Ducati-Monster-600-620-Ie-695/254380622346?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[Mr Gazza]

The one you linked to should fit a Monster, It looks like the one I have, but have not fitted.
Ducati did one as a kit that could be retro fitted, or you can adapt an ST2 one if you're a bit crafty.

The one in your link is missing a long bolt that goes in the normally empty, rearmost through hole in the engine cases. Sometimes there is a threaded insert in the right hand side of the hole, where a breather tube, wire guide is bolted.. The insert should just tap out with a long drift from the left.
You might also have to change the sidestand for a later one as the early one competes for the same mounting holes as the centre stand on the left side (the two M10 tapped holes.)

Don't expect a simple bolt on conversion, you might have to do some adaptions. It should just clear the exhaust pipes okay but the assistor arm might hit the left silencer.

I have a lower mudguard extension on my Sie and a floating rear brake torque rod, which make things very awkward indeed... I wish you better luck than I had.

Thinking more about the long bolt and through hole.. I believe that this picks up brackets on the exhaust on some later bikes, like 620ie.

[larsen]

Thanks for the advice, after thinking about it I've taken the plunge and bought it, they did accept a best offer on it, so all being well it's on it's way from Italy. Wish me luck with the fitting!

[larsen]

Just a quick update, centre stand easier than I anticipated, relocated, different, side stand and one spacer, all done. I've also added the "carbon" fender extender, tank protector and silencers, braided hoses all round and a Ventura rack system. I now need a new project...anyone have a Guzzi 850/1000, Le Mans/T3/Spada etc. for sale? https://i.postimg.cc/L5HJsRwh/20200201-102047.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Moco1961]

Nice job!, centre stands may catch on one day!, are you coming to the weekender to show your hard work in the flesh?:biggrin:

[larsen]

I'd fully intended to visit last years event but something cropped up. I've pencilled it in my diary for this year again, day visit only, and I'll see how it goes.

[Mr Gazza]

Glad it didn't put up too much resistance. I think your longer link pipes to the silencer will give a bit more clearance for the assistor arm.
I'll look out for a flash of Blue at the Weekender.. :biggrin: