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Old 08-15-2010, 07:16 AM
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I have an 04 Ultra and absolutely love it! I do however miss a center stand that I had on my Goldwing. Why isnt that a stock feature on these bikes? I am looking into pruchasing one, and would like to hear from others if you installed one and like it. Thanks, Rob
 
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I installed the EZUP from Wheeldock on my '05 Ultra, it worked very well. I installed it to have a little more room in the garage, but the bike actually took less space when it was leaned towared the wall rather than upright. I really didn't use it much at other times as I felt that it needed fairly level hard ground to work correctly. If you park on a hard surface all the time it would be great.
 
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Originally Posted by harleyflyboy
I installed the EZUP from Wheeldock on my '05 Ultra, it worked very well. I installed it to have a little more room in the garage, but the bike actually took less space when it was leaned towared the wall rather than upright. I really didn't use it much at other times as I felt that it needed fairly level hard ground to work correctly. If you park on a hard surface all the time it would be great.
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me how much was it, new?
 
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Originally Posted by Roebigrip
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me how much was it, new?
I don't remember, it's been several years ago, but they are a vendor on the forum and have a web site, should tell you all you need to know.
 
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I also missed the center stand from my GW, so I had a center stand installed on my ultra, part cost was about $300. I like having it, but it does make a little noise when I hit a rough bump now and then. Not sure why it's not standard, but then again, lots of things should be that aren't.
 
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I put an EZ UP on my Limited and it works flawlessly. Due to a Harley weld, I sent an e-mail to the company and got a call from the CEO personally at 19:00 on a SUNDAY NIGHT. They believe in customer service!

American Company.

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EZ UP at the Oregon state HOG rally in '09, was $279 installed on site. Works great. Bike takes less room in the garage, and you get a bonus 1/2 gal of fuel at fill ups when you use it. It does require hard and level ground.
 
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Are they available for any bike? - Sporty ? - would make changing oil and other work easier too.
 
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Also have the EZ UP on my bike. Does drag a bit on some sharp turns, at least a bit quicker than without it. ONe think to keep in mind, at least the J and S jack wont work with the centerstand.
 
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I also installed the EZ UP and love it. I use it to fill the tank and when cleaning. Works like a charm.
 


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