Dont think i would want one on the sporty.

 

It would make it easier to use the left saddlebag.

 

It's harder to kick start an old HD than put my RK on the center stand or drive it off. Technique puts up a CBX, Valkyrie or other big metric. Every Honda I had I could change the tire on the stand, plus easy maint.

 

I loved them when I owned Jap bikes. I used to think they were much more stable than a simple kick stand but I have no problems not having one on my Sportster.

 

if just for in the garage or doing work and not to be used while your out ridin

get yourself one from ebay or just make one - this is what i have
it can be adjusted to go higher or lower will lift the front or rear tire depending on where u place the lift .. works awsome and is very easy to store move and use

 

I also have a GL1800. Very easy to put on center stand. Actually I have done it before getting off, but mostly do it from the side - won some beer bets that it could not be done before. Just pres down on stand lever and pull back. No lifting - you use your body weight to lift it. If the stand is correctly designed it is no big deal. To be truthful I also have a 79 Honda CB750 that is pure hell to put on center stand. The gold wing is easier believe it or not and it is pushing 850 lbs.

As a side note moving the sportster around is like pushing a bike after moving a gold wing or my road glide. Nice small bike that is fun to ride.

 

Not unusual for centerstands to limit lean angles; I've ridden a few bikes that could grind the foot piece on hard corners.

 

Thanks - had a '77 CB750 a bunch of years ago, and never figured out how to get it on the center stand easily. Figured I just didn't have the technique right. Now all these years later, I feel a little better.

 

Her ya go! Been done donkey's years ago:

 

That is a nice bike