Center stand

[Peter R]

It requires a lot of strength to put the bike on the center stand, (my age does probably not help here either).
When the bike is on the stand, the rear wheel is approx 2 inches (5cm) above the ground, and I consider shortening the center stand a little bit to alleviate this problem.
Did any of you go that route ? experiences/opinions please.

 

[swooshdave]

It requires a lot of strength to put the bike on the center stand, (my age does probably not help here either).
When the bike is on the stand, the rear wheel is approx 2 inches (5cm) above the ground, and I consider shortening the center stand a little bit to alleviate this problem.
Did any of you go that route ? experiences/opinions please.

More details. 19 in rear wheel? Picture showing the angle of the center stand? Rear shock length?

Provide some more parameters before cutting.

 

[Peter R]

19 inch rear wheel, 100/90-19 tire, Koni shocks, 33cm (13inch) length, angle of ctr stand looks stock configuration.

 

[Craig]

Something maybe different , just installed new center stand from Andover .... much easier to put up on CS as compared to butchered one I removed , rear wheel just skims surface when up , 19” oem spec rims and tires with Hagon replacement rear shocks ....

 

[marshg246]

It requires a lot of strength to put the bike on the center stand, (my age does probably not help here either).
When the bike is on the stand, the rear wheel is approx 2 inches (5cm) above the ground, and I consider shortening the center stand a little bit to alleviate this problem.
Did any of you go that route ? experiences/opinions please.

I noticed that you list a T150 in your signature. My T150V is at least twice as hard to put on the center stand as my 850 Norton. On the Norton, I can stand on the end of the part that sticks out under the exhaust and pull up at the same time and it comes up easily. The Trident's lever action is much less. Do you find the same thing?

The 750 I recently finished, the 850 I'm working on, and my 850 rider all have new Andover Norton center stands and the rear wheel is 1-1/2 to 2" off the ground with 19" wheels, Avon RoadRider tires, and standard length after market rear shocks.

 

[Craig]

Mine not far off the floor , TT100 tires 4.10 x 19 ....?

 

[maylar]

My 74 850 raises the rear tire only enough that I can turn the wheel by hand with effort. 100/90/19 RoadRider on it. When I adjust the rear chain I put the stand on a piece of 3/4" plywood to gain a bit more height.

 

[oldbeezer]

Try rolling the rear wheel onto a 2x4, put it on the center stand and pull the 2x4 out. If the wheel is resting on the 2x4 when on the center stand try a 1x4 or make something. I guess then there may be the problem of starting it on the side stand when no 2x4 is available.

 

[nattres]

I can't get my 2001 triumph sprint RS triple on the centre stand so I carry a small piece of three-quarter inch wood. Only needs to be three or 4 inches Square so small enough to carry in a riding jacket.

 

[Peter R]

I noticed that you list a T150 in your signature. My T150V is at least twice as hard to put on the center stand as my 850 Norton. On the Norton, I can stand on the end of the part that sticks out under the exhaust and pull up at the same time and it comes up easily. The Trident's lever action is much less. Do you find the same thing ?.

No, my experiece is exactly the opposite, the T150 triple is much easier to put on the ctr stand, in spite of the fact that it weighs more than the Norton.

 

[baldy]

Highly recommend using a mk3 centerstand. It is the best design of the norton centerstands. Nice foot pad for better leverage. Will make a big difference.

 

[CanukNortonNut]

I put my foot on the foot pad holding it against the ground, grab my left-hand foot rest peg rubber with my right hand, then pull back and up while balancing the bike with the opposite hand.

 

[bill]

here are the measurements off of my bike. hagon shocks @ 13 inches. center stand @ 10 inches from canter of pivot bolt to bottom of pad. rear wheel is a wm2-19 with a 100-90 road rider and front is a wm2 and 90-90 road rider. the rear tire is JUST touching the pavement when on the stand so i have to use a thin board to be able to freely spin the wheel for maintenance.

It requires a lot of strength to put the bike on the center stand, (my age does probably not help here either).
When the bike is on the stand, the rear wheel is approx 2 inches (5cm) above the ground, and I consider shortening the center stand a little bit to alleviate this problem.
Did any of you go that route ? experiences/opinions please.

 

[998cc]

My '74 850 Mk II Roadster (purchased one year ago) looks to have a newly manufactured center stand installed. I have tough time putting it up on it as well. It is a dance of foot on stand, pull and lift the bars then grab the front brake; repeat incrementally one or two times until over the apex.

Measurements:

* On the stand: 11/16" clear from the rear tire to the garage floor.
* Stock 19" rims.
* TT100 tires (4.10X19)
* Shocks measure 12-5/8" centers.
* Center stand measures 10-3/8" from pad to pivot bolt center.

~998cc

 

[APRRSV]

I put my foot on the foot pad holding it against the ground, grab my left-hand foot rest peg rubber with my right hand, then pull back and up while balancing the bike with the opposite hand.

Hi Canuk,
That is exactly the way I did it 40 years ago. Worked great then. How old is your back?

Ed

 

[HoveToo]

I bought new centre stand from Norvil earlier this year and it too lifts the back wheel higher off the ground than the original stand. I would cut the stand footing back if it is possible - mine could be cut although I have not done this (Yet).

 

[Saber]

I have a '74 850. Usually it is relatively easy to put on the center stand. Sometimes it is very difficult / impossible. The location in the garage is the same. Perhaps the ride height changes for some reason? Lowering the frame where the center stand mounts?

 

[Danno]

The easiest fix would be to weld up the current holes in the stand and drill new ones at a lower location. Would also require some trimming/relocation of the stop blocks, but not rocket science.

 

[batrider]

It's a matter of technique. Most of the force is applied to stepping on the centerstand arm. I use my left hand on the left handlebar and right hand under the rear frame loop. My rear wheel is off the ground. Centerstand is improved later type.

 

[maylar]

Grab frame with left hand, grab rail with right, step on the stand tab, be sure the legs are both on flat ground, yoink.
Was easier 45 years ago, but that's me not the Norton.