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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: azzie on June 13, 2006, 12:41:51 PM

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: azzie on June 13, 2006, 12:41:51 PM

I recently bought a 2002 Bandit 1200 without a center stand.  I just got a copy of the owners manual & checked out the section on chain care & the first step was place the bike on the center stand.  Huh?  Was the centerstand optional on these bikes or did someone take this one off?

Is a paddock stand a better choice?

thanks,
-azzie

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: Red01 on June 13, 2006, 12:48:35 PM

Someone took it off.

Personally, I like the centerstand better than a paddock stand for maintenance.

1) It's always there, no matter where I am.
2) You can take the swingarm off if you ever need to.

I don't ride hard enough to need to loose it for cornering clearance.

Perhaps the PO still has it gathering dust?

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: azzie on June 13, 2006, 04:28:27 PM

That's kind of what I figured.   I guess I have some calls to make, wish me luck.

thanks,
-gap

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: stormi on June 13, 2006, 10:44:47 PM

This is the paddock stand that I have.  The accessories manager at my dealer says he thinks it's the best one on the market.

Paddock Stand (http://street-bikes.ridegear.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/shop/Lifts_and_Stands/F-6223_Adjustable_Swingarm_Stand.html?E+scstore)

Title: stand
Post by: tacoman on June 14, 2006, 01:31:05 PM

If you're unable to find a center stand I have a paddock stand I had for my Gixxer 1100 that I sold.  Your swing arm has threaded holes for the "swing arm buttons" so its easy to do.

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: 2005B12S on June 14, 2006, 03:14:36 PM

Pit Bull makes very nice stands. The rear works with or without swingarm spools and the front 2 piece converter will lift by the fork tubes or under the steering head. Very sturdy construction will last a lifetime.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/GS750ED/goldvalves.jpg)

above is the front converter-no photos of the rear but you get the idea. They have a website as well.

Good Luck, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED
1992 900SS

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: PitterB4 on June 14, 2006, 04:14:56 PM

I personally don't like the LP stand.  It's MUCH more flimsy than a Pit Bull.  The PB is more spendy but if you handled them back-to-back, you'd instantly understand why.  

For my B4, however, the LP works better.  The B4 has such a narrow s/a, it's helpful to be able to bend it a little to make the paddles closer together.  I'd hate to try to bend the PB like that.

Just my $.02

Title: Re: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stan
Post by: PaulVS on June 14, 2006, 04:21:14 PM

Quote from: azzie

I recently bought a 2002 Bandit 1200 without a center stand.  I just got a copy of the owners manual & checked out the section on chain care & the first step was place the bike on the center stand.  Huh?  Was the centerstand optional on these bikes or did someone take this one off?

Is a paddock stand a better choice?

thanks,
-azzie

Do the bike have the stock exhaust/header?  It could be that the previous owner took off the centerstand to make clearance for an aftermarket exhaust system.

Title: are centerstands standard? -what is a good paddock stand
Post by: gsxr400 racer on June 22, 2006, 09:56:57 PM

pitbull 1st choice and vortex 2nd enough said