electric center stand for my bergman ngc

[gearman]

Due to my bad right hip joint I cannot get the big Burg up.I made this using a $45 ebay 8 in stroke linear actuator. Fun project. The switch is in the glove box.It works great and is effortless but takes 25 sec to fully deploy. I am thinking of running the motor at 24 volts to double the speed.It is so smooth there is no fear of me losing control in my feeble state.

[ohiorider]

Neat idea!  Is the actuator electro/hydraulic, or a threaded shaft turned by the motor.  (Or neither.)

Bob

[gearman]

Neat idea!  Is the actuator electro/hydraulic, or a threaded shaft turned by the motor.  (Or neither.)

Bob

totally electric.lead screw turned by a motor with internal limit switches. The limits are not adjustable so it was a pain to make the geometry exactly  correct.

[acogoff]

     Great idea! Does the actuator have enough torque to get it over the hump or does it need a little assistance when weight gets on it?

[gearman]

     Great idea! Does the actuator have enough torque to get it over the hump or does it need a little assistance when weight gets on it?

Oh yeah. just let it do its thing.

[twodogs]

That is cool, I might have to do that for the wife BMW scooter.
Bruce

[gearman]

That is cool, I might have to do that for the wife BMW scooter.
Bruce

I vaguely remember that BMW had an electric center stand offered some time ago.?

[lucian]

 I've always thought something like that would be great for heavier bikes that don't have a center stand. Do you think it could lift a cruiser?  If not, it would still be a great way to throw some sparks at speed.   Nicely done!

[acogoff]

Oh yeah. just let it do its thing.

    You are way more skilled at making prototypes than I am then. You have done well.