Need to cut down center stand

[olds]

I lowered my bike (I am a manlet) so I need to take off 1-1.5" off the center stand. Where would you cut this down?

I am thinking the red lines would involve the least amount of work. Some people cut at the green lines and add adjustable pads as the feet. But that would require removing and reattaching the push down leg (yellow circle).

 

[Greenman]

I thought only scooters had center stands.

I'd cut at the red lines, assuming that there is nothing the cross brace will hit.

 

[olds]

I've never had a bike that didn't have a center stand. Well, except dirt bikes.

 

[boomerang]

If you do the red lines, you will be creating a greater distance between the holes where it attaches to the frame. Which I'm thinking is going to create a problem. Your only choice is below the cross brace.

 

[olds]

Good point.

 

[Bartman39]

To cut at the red lines you can keep the spacing the same by using a piece of flat bar as long as it does not interfere with anything in the stowed position...? You would do the simple cut out of the 1-1.5 material on both tubes then place the approx .25 thick flat bar across both tubes that you just cut and weld in place then remount the upper tubes to the bike and tack them to the other side of the flat bar then remove and weld out... Stronger and more simple than cutting and trying to connect the tubes direct...

 

[JulesMaximus]

I thought only scooters had center stands.

I'd cut at the red lines, assuming that there is nothing the cross brace will hit.

Some BMWs have center stands and the Ducati Multistrada and Hyperstrada both have them as well.

 

[consolibyte]

Throw the center stand out, and just buy a rear stand for the bike:
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Pit+Bull:Rear+Stands

 

[olds]

Throw the center stand out, and just buy a rear stand for the bike:
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Pit+Bull:Rear+Stands

I thought about it.
I got a spare stand to cut down for $30 and will try that first.

 

[twinrider1]

Look at any clearance issues under the bike before making any cuts. That crossbar may be a certain distance from the mounting points for a reason.

 

[papadage]

As a guy who has a bike without a center stand (2009 Ninja 650) set up for touring, the lack of one is a pain in the ass when it comes to trying to lube and clean a chain when on multi-day trips. I was very jealous of my friends with the FZ6 and Triumph Tiger. The could put it up on the stand and spin the rear wheel freely, letting them inspect and lube their chains in a jiffy.

When we did meet up with a couple more guys though, one showed me his Quick Stand, a three part rod that hangs under the rear spool, on the opposite side as the side-stand. You hang it with the elastic and make sure the spool is in the cutout at the top of the rod, then Velcro the front brake closed to keep the front tire from spinning, and then shove the bike from the side the little stand is hanging. The Quick Stand then has room to freely hang under the spool and when you release the bike, it's balanced on a tripod of the immobilized front wheel, the side stand and the quick stand. You get just enough clearance to inspect and spin the rear wheel and chain.'

I ordered one from Aerostitch, but they are waiting for more from the manufacturer.

 

[Greenman]

I had no idea chains needed so much maintenance. I assumed that the technology had improved to the point that service was rarely required. Is there some reason they don't use a belt instead?

 

[JulesMaximus]

I had no idea chains needed so much maintenance. I assumed that the technology had improved to the point that service was rarely required. Is there some reason they don't use a belt instead?

Chain drives are the most economical and they also transmit the most power (less loss) and it is easier to change drive ratios quickly with a chain vs belt.

I clean and lube mine about every 3rd ride. Just replaced my chain in fact after 12.5k miles, it had developed a couple tight spots probably because I wasn't paying enough attention to it.