Centre stand options V7II

[MotoBug]

Just wondering what people are using for a centre stand. Is it attached to the bike or a separate item? Diy'ed or shop bought? I suppose I'll be needing something for when I want to drop the oil or spin the back wheel for valve adjustments.

[voncrump]

I have fitted a centre stand from LGC (Stucchi Luigi) to my V711. Very well made but I had to make a small adjustment for gear linkage clearance. If you own a Stone make sure you buy the grab handles as well.
I think Hepco & Becker make one as well.
Cheers, voncrump.

[MotoBug]

LGC designs appear to be good. I like the look of their crash bars. Unfortunately for the price of their centre stand I could buy a hydraulic scissor lift. I think I'll be looking into a paddock stand or the one in link unless a better option presents itself.

https://www.rpchardware.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=358&language=en&currency=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_bLBRDeARIsAH4ZYEO6PxhLw37icbHXcd8AlND3EHCaDl_o8nnyAR3FXbpVwfb3OOxrqfYaAvT7EALw_wcB

[tris]

Is something like this stable enough for what you want to do?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/192243858048?chn=ps&dispItem=1&adgroupid=47499072390&rlsatarget=pla-326249797801&abcId=1128936&adtype=pla&merchantid=7264314&poi=&googleloc=1006735&device=c&campaignid=856327663&crdt=0

[stokes]

I got this one,http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=4932 MG didnt have it in stock so I ordered directly from Stein-Dinse.

[SportsterDoc]

To allow the rear wheel to rotate for cleaning, I simply use a scissor jack on the side of the frame opposite the side stand.   If I were to use it to remove the wheel, I'd add a tie-down strap to the right side of the handlebar and hook it to a heavy duty eye hook in the garage ceiling...not for load, but for stability.

Been thinking about making a stand to go into the open frame tubes, facing rear, with some width stability.

[malik]

 FWIW, Johnannes really prefers the H&B centrestand he put on his V7II, to the OEM one he had on his V7C. Sourced from & mounted by Motociclo.

[redhawk47]

I have the Hepco-Becker center stand on my V7II. No interference with the side stand. A bit on the long side; I usually have to roll the rear wheel up on a 2x4 to get it up on the stand.

A recommendation when using any center stand. If you are removing the rear wheel tie a strap between the center stand and the front wheel to prevent the stand from folding up while you are working on the bike.

[MotoBug]

Thanks all for the replies. Always good to know what's out there for different situations. I'm still considering options but definitely liking the idea of a mounted one like bikes used to have. The stand stokes mentioned looks like a good option as well.

When did this trend of omitting side stands come in? Smells like bean counter thinking to me.

[malik]

? A hold over from sports bikes? A badly designed centre stand can be the first thing that scrapes on tighter corners. So they binned it & sent owners back to shops for any little thing.

[fotoguzzi]

A recommendation when using any center stand. If you are removing the rear wheel tie a strap between the center stand and the front wheel to prevent the stand from folding up while you are working on the bike.

[MotoBug]

On a sports bike I can maybe understand but on a bike like the V7 it's plain silly. I had a look at Motociclo website but couldn't see the stand you mentioned.

[malik]

It's by Hepco & Becker. Give Johnny or Nicole a ring. They may have got it in for Johannes especially, I do remember it took a long time to turn up. And their website is not always up to date - there's only the 3 of them there, and they haven't put the girls to work yet.

[MotoBug]

Just looked at the Aussie distributor price and the HB stand is $360! Tight? Yes it does squeak occasionally but sometimes for good reason. I'm convinced the V7 is an excellent bike but I'm also lured by the charms of a Griso hence my hesitation to spend on the V7 atm.

[wyno]

Motobug, if you want to try out the charms of a Griso, and if you're in Melbourne, I could come up from Geelong and let you try mine. I went from a 750 Breva to the Griso and it was made for me. However, if you want to stay with the V7, a centrestand is the way to go. I got a factory one fitted when I bought the Breva and it just makes things so much easier. Motorcycle Adventure Products sell the Hepco and Becker stands and they are very good to deal with.

[MotoBug]

Hey thanks for the generous offer wyno. I'm in Gippsland but I'll keep it in mind. I'll check out the options at MAP. The thought of a Griso is only a tickle atm but if a used one came up at the right price I'd consider it.

Anyway it's good to know there are a few stand options out there. I have no idea how I'd change a flat in the wild without a centre stand.

[malik]

Check out IB Mini bike lift - it's what I take along for the 1100 Sport & the V11. A Guzzusta now operates IB Bike Lifts, so it's sort of like keeping the money in the family.

[TimmyTheHog]

Check out IB Mini bike lift - it's what I take along for the 1100 Sport & the V11. A Guzzusta now operates IB Bike Lifts, so it's sort of like keeping the money in the family.

holy dayammmmn....this is handy!

how come no one has ever suggested this before!!!!

[MotoBug]

Looks good. Have you had to use it in the wild? It's a pretty small footprint so using it on a dirt road and sloping or soft road shoulder might be hard on the nerves.

[malik]

Yes, I've used it in the wild. Mostly on the Carberry - chain-driven final drive & a QD hub -I don't remember any problems. The 1100 Sport's sidestand is a delicate balance at best, & care has to be taken with siting - the weight is supported by the Lift & the side stand. Most bikes have a more centrally mounted sidestand than the 1100 Sport, and are much more straight forward. But even with the 1100 Sport it worked well, although I probably picked dead flat concrete or bitumen surfaces & removed the luggage. Would not be a problem with the V7.