Thinking of fitting a center stand?

[netstar]

Has anyone fitted a center stand to there bike? And where do you grab the bike to get it on the said atand! Jeanette X

[A Yerbury]

they sell long stands at halfords.

[netstar]

very funny! Ta for that, wait till I come on a ride out I owe u a smack!

[A Yerbury]

you'll have to que I'm afraid. Jen's first.

[br1an]

You can have mine for £40 + Postage.

Brian

[CK & AK]

Originally posted by A Yerbury
you'll have to que I'm afraid. Jen's first.

Fort I woz Alex!:mad:

:p ;)

C:D

[spacemonkey]

Yes, a centre stand would be great, and wouldn't really get in the way. If you do fit one, let me know how you get on, as I can't get mine to fit properly... but I won't give up!

[netstar]

I read somewhere that it can get in the way on left hand bends... thats puttin me off right there! Got a nasty scar from a left hander... still makes me feel sick!

[Billy Bigwheels]

It can/could? get it the way due to the fact that the kick-down bit sits proud of the cans.

IMO if you are often that far over on the road then it's only a matter of time before you have an off anyway.

[steviej]

Silly question???

But why fit a centre stand?????

[A Yerbury]

less chance of pissed up chavscum knocking ones P and J over!

[netstar]

Well Steviej Thought center stand might be a good idea because as you know you can't leave the side stand down and have the bike running. Also the knocking over aspect, sure I could think of some other reasons.... but my brain hurts now!...J x

[steviej]

Originally posted by netstar
...as you know you can't leave the side stand down and have the bike running.


MMMmmmm strange:confused: :confused:

Mine purrs like a tiger when leanin' on it's little side stand. No Prob.:p

[kevb]

Spareshack do/did sell bypass switches to allow you to run the bike with the sidestand down. Easy to fit and work a treat; great for warming the beast up! I have one that was fitted to a 750ss. If it will work on your bike then you can have it

[spacemonkey]

Also the stand will allow you to remove wheels etc and oil chain easier (for the un enlightened who don't have an auto oiler ;) )
The stand is only just proud of the cans, and is sprung not fixed....

[netstar]

Thankyou peeps for all the thoughts on this one! Will see how I go without for now...... J

[A Yerbury]

AND of course u can check oil levels properly too.

[YourOldNemesis]

For warming up on side stand get a bypass switch.

For checking the bike over, oil level etc... get a paddock stand. For chavscum, electrify the bike when you're not on it!

[A Yerbury]

or a herd of rabid dobermans.........

[iamgeob]

Where can I buy a centre stand to fit a 750 Monster? I am already p****d off with trying to do things at 30 degrees. You need to be 8 feet 6 tall to use a paddock stand without dropping the bike at least once a week.

[Meteor]

I bought mine from the local Ducati dealer (Parkinsons at Colchester) - they had one in stock. I guess any Ducati dealer should be able to get one.

Mine didn't come with any instructions - so if you get stuck let me know and I'll post some piccies.