Still hanging onto the shop stand

[ohiorider]

As many of you know, the Griso came with no center stand, and no apparent way of installing one.  I found an alternative that worked nicely in my garage.  It was the stand made by Becker Technik.  Easily (temporarily) attached to the bike, it worked essentially like a center stand.  It lifted the rear wheel off the ground, and in combination with a scissors jack, permitted me to lift the front and remove both front and rear wheels so I could take them to my tire guy.

I don't have a Griso anymore, but still have the stand.  Maybe I'm waiting for the right moment.  Just daydreaming.

Neat product.

Bob

[tazio]

Nice stand. Just looked it up..
Might have to get one for my GRiSO!

[80CX100]

I found an alternative that worked nicely in my garage.  It was the stand made by Becker Technik. 

Neat product.

Bob

It is a nice piece of kit, very well made, although I wish it gripped my griso a little bit more securely. fwiw

I've picked up some hardware and 18" mm sockets to hopefully adapt the stand to use with my V11, if anybody has already done this conversion and has some hints or cautions, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.

Tks

Kelly

[groundhog105]

I have one for my griso.  Works great

[Kiwi_Roy]

I made mine out of 2 pieces of 6 x 2 lumber and a pipe through the Luigi hole, I posted it on here I'm sure. It would work with any of the CARC bikes.

The large hole on the left hand support allows you to remove the swing arm.

[Dave Swanson]

I don't have a Griso anymore, but still have the stand.  Maybe I'm waiting for the right moment.  Just daydreaming.

Neat product.

Bob

Bob, the Last New 2017 Griso Sold in the USA is just coming on the market!   

[ohiorider]

Bob, the Last New 2017 Griso Sold in the USA is just coming on the market!   

Yeah ..... but Dave, what could an old dude like me that got rid of a lovely Griso, mainly due to harsh suspension, do on a budget to make it comfortable?  My most recent purchase, a 2016 Bonnie T120, was, for my weight, and the condition of many of our roads, also a very harsh ride.  But, the fix was cheap.  I'd kept the Ikons I'd put on the CB1100.  Called Ikon USA, talked with Roger, and determined these shocks would fit the T120.  $00.00!!

Next step was a set of Progressive springs.  Maybe a hundred bucks.

I'm not a track day guy.  All I want is a bike that gives good feedback, and a compliant ride.

But I will admit that the long-gone Griso still comes to mind often!

Bob