Tried to install the Harley Chrome Center Stand on my Street Glide today.

Wasn't too pleased with the design of this thing. Imagine having to loosen your entire exhaust because of one bolt.

One issue is the way the black plate on the stand bends to compress and conform to the shape of the lower frame and butterfly bracket. It appears that there should have been another plate that should rest below the butterfly bracket in addition to the one on top to fill the gap. Not sure if everything was in the parts bag since some of the screws and washers were missing. The parts list shows 2 Plates, only have 1. Anyone experience this?

Now the main issue....Behind the Lower Swingarm Bolt (1) the inner frame has shifted to the right and the bolt will not go all the way in anymore. It looks like applying some strong pressue in the right area could push it back to get it to align back up. I was wondering what the best tool or method can be used to line the bolt hole back.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

 

I recently installed a Wheeldock on my scoot. Nice stand, well built, but not adjustable. I found with my lowered suspension and the stand for the lowered suspension that the bike was a little too uneasy for me to leave it on the stand. I bought a verticle stand from vwowv.com that is chrome, adjustable and over a $100 less than the Wheeldock. It is comparably built, shiny chrome and I can adjust it to leave the rear wheel on the ground or lift it off, thus having more stability when it is up. Check this out if you are in the market for a center stand. I am in no way affiliated with these guys and receive no compensation for my remarks. It is just a great alternative and the communication and customer service was first rate. I received replies to my emails fro the owner and got my stand 2 days after I ordered it. 10 minute install also..

 

Well I would try slightly loosening the other bolts in the end cap.
Then from under the bike a small pry bar against the swingarm to the frame.
Place prybar wherever it will effectively line up the bolt hole you are referring to.
The inner frame Is the swing arm. It is mounted in rubber bushings and also supports the rear of the tranny.
ALWAYS check the parts list against the parts in the bag. If any are missing delay your project and return it to the dealer and get one with ALL the parts

 

Thanks Choo, it's worth a try. As long as loosing the other bolt under the cap doesn't screw it up further.

 

BigDaddy I regret ordering the Harley version, it's the hardest one to install (as usual).

 

That's good news as I recently purchased the powder black one. I was really hoping it would have shown up today but any day now. I can't wait to have a center stand on the Ultra.

 

It sure is nice just to sit on and saves a ton of room in my garage! You will love it!

 

I have the Rivco centerstand on my 2008 FLHX. It was very easy to install, it goes in the wishbone shaped area on the bottom rear of the frame with two bolts. I had it on my 2006 FLHT and transferred it to my new FLHX. It was easier to get up on the centerstand on my 06 FLHT using the saddlebag guard, there's nothing to really grab on the Street Glide (I'm using a nylon strap and loop it around the rear passenger foot peg to help get the new bike up). I use it to clean the bike and check the air pressure in the rear tire. I don't know how it would affect using a bike lift because of the location.
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The Harley stand's foot tube is located right under the passenger floor board. Now I need to figure out how I can move the floorboard. JEEZ!

 

My HD stand also only came with one plate#3 and the bottom stand ends #L do bend upward to the frame when following the instructions. According to figure 7 it shows only one item #3, which is the plate. However,table #1 parts lists has (2) as quantity.Directions only mention one plate and that compressing the display stand ends #L up against the bottom of the frame. A call to Milwaukee is warranted. Not expecting much support though as a special hex wrench was needed for the touring oil cooler even though not listed and their response was to borrow the special size hex wrenchfrom my dealer.