mike04busa
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What do you think of center stands?Any problems stand out?Any thoughts would be helpful.
center stand?
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Cons-
Reduces ground clearance but if you don't hit the corners hard it doesn't matter.
You have to remove the belly wing, I removed my belly wing and I don't even have a center stand
Pros-
You can clean and lube the chain anywhere.
You don't have to carry a rear stand with you on trips.
Reduces ground clearance but if you don't hit the corners hard it doesn't matter.
You have to remove the belly wing, I removed my belly wing and I don't even have a center stand
Pros-
You can clean and lube the chain anywhere.
You don't have to carry a rear stand with you on trips.
tinmann840
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Useless option. More weight, less cornering clearance, missing wing and a pita to install. If there were some type of regular stand option available for my Hondas (which come stock with center stands) I'd remove remove them for the weight savings alone.
I can't even think of a single reason I'd need a center stand even on a trip. If I get a flat, it's not like I'm going to pull the rear wheel off on the side of the road, get out the tire irons and change the tire. Hell I'd like to see anyone get the castle nut off without the use of a large cheater pipe. I'll install an emergency plug and inflate with my portable air compressor.
Cleaning the chain while on a long road trip? Go into any parking lot and clean the chain as you normally would...instead of having the rear wheel in the air and rotating it, move the freakin' bike forward a few feet at a time.
I can't even think of a single reason I'd need a center stand even on a trip. If I get a flat, it's not like I'm going to pull the rear wheel off on the side of the road, get out the tire irons and change the tire. Hell I'd like to see anyone get the castle nut off without the use of a large cheater pipe. I'll install an emergency plug and inflate with my portable air compressor.
Cleaning the chain while on a long road trip? Go into any parking lot and clean the chain as you normally would...instead of having the rear wheel in the air and rotating it, move the freakin' bike forward a few feet at a time.
mike04busa
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Thanks for the help looks like my plan of a rear stand, still stands.
Is this thing on?
ibified
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"Hell I'd like to see anyone get the castle nut off without the use of a large cheater pipe. "
If you need a pipe to get it off, you have it on WAY too tight. Torque on it is only supposed to be 72.5 ft/lbs. I could see needing one if you dont take the cotter pin out first though....
If you need a pipe to get it off, you have it on WAY too tight. Torque on it is only supposed to be 72.5 ft/lbs. I could see needing one if you dont take the cotter pin out first though....
I have one--came with the bike (dealer installed). While all the CONS mentioned above are true, I like it for chain cleaning etc, 'cause I do lots of long distance riding. Have dragged it a few times, but generally not a problem. Extra weight? Well, I think the 'busa can handle it! LOL
I have one on my bike. It really is a nice feature to have when you are traveling or want to get the bike in the air. It also makes the bike very stable when parked.
However, I'm taking mine off and putting the wing back on because, even though it fits great with my newly installed Hindle Gen III pipe, the thing is ugly ugly ugly sticking out on the left side of the bike without that extra pipe and can hiding it!
However, I'm taking mine off and putting the wing back on because, even though it fits great with my newly installed Hindle Gen III pipe, the thing is ugly ugly ugly sticking out on the left side of the bike without that extra pipe and can hiding it!
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