Let's talk center stands
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I have been researching center stands for awhile. Agree that the Wheeldoc is probably the most common. My issue is that I haven't found a model that will work with my Swingarm Stabilizer. My stabilizer uses the same dog-bone across the frame as does the Wheeldoc so the 2 can't in the same spot. I had hoped that this post brought this to lite, maybe others will have suggestions
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Here's the deal with the jacks. I had a Sears red and couldn't use it. Too narrow to span the stand and therefore had to be too far forward and bike was unbalanced.
Got the J&S and it's perfect. The rear rail of the jack goes right under the legs of the folded-up center stand, actually lifting the bike using the center stand tubes. Front rail of jack gets a 3/4" piece of wood to even it out with the rear. Rock solid and easy. Wheeldock says you can do this all day with no harm to the stand.
Wheeldock is a sponsor of this forum and Rod is a great guy to deal with.
Got the J&S and it's perfect. The rear rail of the jack goes right under the legs of the folded-up center stand, actually lifting the bike using the center stand tubes. Front rail of jack gets a 3/4" piece of wood to even it out with the rear. Rock solid and easy. Wheeldock says you can do this all day with no harm to the stand.
Wheeldock is a sponsor of this forum and Rod is a great guy to deal with.
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Got the HD center stand for my 2009 RG cheap from the dealer. It was a return that the original purchaser returned in a day. The dealer had installed it. Attachment was ok, but a little frustrating. I couldn't lift the bike due to the short lever (could'nt get my foot on it to lift the bike). I returned it the next day. They gave me ****, but took it back.
Ordered one from Rivco. This was my third from them. One is on my RK, the other on my Valkyrie that I just sold. This new one on my RG is very easy to use. Adjustable for lift or ride off. I'd buy another in a heart beat and probably will for my next bike.
I never had a problem using a lift.
Ordered one from Rivco. This was my third from them. One is on my RK, the other on my Valkyrie that I just sold. This new one on my RG is very easy to use. Adjustable for lift or ride off. I'd buy another in a heart beat and probably will for my next bike.
I never had a problem using a lift.
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I have Wheeldock on my 09. Had one on my 05 and loved it. Bought my current one used from Clint, a forum member, 1 bolt 3 minute install. Use it mainly in the garage and for fueling and whenever there is little or no angle in parking on hard surfaces. I love it. Easy enough to get back wheel up with a 2X4 underneath too.
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I have the new H-D center stand that is only for '09 and newer touring models. It is all chrome and very hidden and looks good when down. It is very adjustable ... mine set to keep rear wheel contact w/ ground. Jack not an issue. NOTE: This stand is not meant as a ride off stand. If you continue to ride off on it it will desynchronize the legs... they are 2 pieces internally separated by a stout spring.
The old style H-D center stand will not fit '09 and newer. This fairly easy to install if you flex down the front plate for the front mounting bolt... so you can see to get 1/2" wrench on it.
The old style H-D center stand will not fit '09 and newer. This fairly easy to install if you flex down the front plate for the front mounting bolt... so you can see to get 1/2" wrench on it.
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Hi - I'm new to the Forum (and HD) and have found a lot of great information here.
On my previous bike I used the center stand when I needed to change a tire.
Any thoughts on any of the center stands listed here? Are they "high enough"/"stable enough" to remove a wheel?
(I realize a lift may be a better solution but being able to patch a tire on the side of road is a bonus)
03 FLHR
thx
On my previous bike I used the center stand when I needed to change a tire.
Any thoughts on any of the center stands listed here? Are they "high enough"/"stable enough" to remove a wheel?
(I realize a lift may be a better solution but being able to patch a tire on the side of road is a bonus)
03 FLHR
thx