Do these holes for the center stand bolts have bushings installed on an original 72 cradle?
Yes.
The cradle top hat insert is what the stand pivots on.
The non stepped bush has some relevance but forget what (The cradle hole size perhaps).
Yes.
The cradle top hat insert is what the stand pivots on.
The non stepped bush has some relevance but forget what (The cradle hole size perhaps)
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I checked my original 1971 cradle (The first year for that stand location ?) the hole is smaller (Uses the non stepped bush against the cradle) than a later cradle (oil filter mount holes ) that would have the larger hole and stepped bush that inserts for better stand support.
Yes, this cradlè also has the smaller holes and the nonstepped bushing flush with the center stand legs. I have an upgrade center stand kit which includes the stepped bushings only and am unsure whether or not this cradle has bushings which can be knocked out to accommodate the newer system before I modify anything.Yes.
The cradle top hat insert is what the stand pivots on.
The non stepped bush has some relevance but forget what (The cradle hole size perhaps)
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I checked my original 1971 cradle (The first year for that stand location ?) the hole is smaller (Uses the non stepped bush against the cradle) than a later cradle (oil filter mount holes ) that would have the larger hole and stepped bush that inserts for better stand support.
Thanks L.A.B. you had answered my question while I was composing my last post. Thanks Timewarp and maylar also for your input. Cheers,DaveNo.
That's the '850' stand (Edit: also fitted to some late 750) although the 850 stand can be fitted to '71-on 750 with the fitting kit.
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Non-stepped are for the '750' stand. Edit As your edit.
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I am tempted to modify these supplied stepped bushings and go with the old configuration since the cradle holes aren't wallowed out at all. I'm not keen on drilling the cradle holes for the stepped bushings.
No.
That's the '850' stand although the 850 stand can be fitted to '71-on 750 with the fitting kit.
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Non-stepped are for the '750' stand.
Yes, this cradlè also has the smaller holes and the nonstepped bushing flush with the center stand legs. I have an upgrade center stand kit which includes the stepped bushings only and am unsure whether or not this cradle has bushings which can be knocked out to accommodate the newer system before I modify anything.
This bike had that spacer but it was on the wrong side . That really twisted up the drivetrain and wasn't hard to spot the misalignment. The first clue was all of this aluminum glitter(which I don't care for) all over my leather boots.I went and checked some cradles after posting and edited that post. (before the the other replies)
The inserted bushes are probably better support wise (as long as the bolts are tight) but a hole modification with the cradle out.
It was easier to replace the cradle on my 1971 with a later one with no thought to that stand hole size at the time. (When I got the bike it had no 1/8" spacer on the top gearbox bolt so the cradle was bent inward on the drive side)
This bike had that spacer but it was on the wrong side . That really twisted up the drivetrain and wasn't hard to spot the misalignment. The first clue was all of this aluminum glitter(which I don't care for) all over my leather boots.
My question was whether there are bushings in the cradle. I did not question the center stand.There are some crazy X owners.
As far as your post, Maylar answered it precisely in one short sentence.
A pity you are not within Africa Twin distance, I got a centre/center stand kit and those shiny new non stepped bushes are still gathering dust unused.
My question was whether there are bushings in the cradle. I did not question the center stand.