Hi from downunder. Has anyone converted a standard centre stand to ride on ride off. I have a 2005 30th Anninersary Wing and was thinking of this modification. Has anyone altered the factory stand and if so do they have measurements etc. I feel the critical measurement would be from the pivot bolt centre to the very end of the stand. Can anyone help???

Regards


Marsan

Just buy one already made,
http://wingstuff.com/search_list.php?searchval=ride+off+stands&x=24&y=6

Joe in California.
Input noted.
Marsan

Joe in California.
Input noted.
Marsan

i have not seen anyone ride on or off the stand :)

A good buddy of mine has one on his GL1800. He uses it all the time including gassing up. The only thing I do not like is the back tire stays on the ground at all times. It's hard to inspect the rear tire in this situation. Also when I put it to sleep for the winter I like the fact that the pressure is of the back tire and not much on the front.

Badrider, In response to your statement that the rear wheel is in contact with the ground all of the time, yes, you are correct. I have a replacemenet center stand from the folks at Baker and love it. If you need to raise the rear wheel you can put a piece of 1/2" plywood under it and lift it the usual way by putting your foot on the pad and lifting the bike as with the original. I will agree that this defeats the purpose of "ride on, ride off" but for storage and or cleaning no big deal.

Hi sr71, I never asked my friend about it. It does make total sense with the wood. I'll have to ask him if that's what he does. I know in winter he likes to put a piece of carpet under the tires because some one told him its not good to leave the rubber on cold concrete for a long time.

The OEM stand is too easy to use and gives you better access.