Bike WITHOUT a centerstand . . . ADVICE!

[messenger13]

My friend just bought a Kawasaki ZZR600. Awesome bike, but no centerstand...argh! There's about a million options out there. Any advice?

Same ol' story . . . we're looking for an affordable product, coupled with quality. Yea right! :rolleyes:

Thanks!

[Zotter]

Ah, I see the 'yea, right' now - but, this is what I know of:

http://www.pit-bull.com/motorcycle-stands.html

Now, find a friend with a welder, some stock and some time - go for a home brew, eh?

[gunny]

Milk Crate comes to mind. One of the old timey wire ones. The new plastic models don't seem to hold up.

[the1mavin]

My friend just bought a Kawasaki ZZR600. Awesome bike, but no centerstand...argh! There's about a million options out there. Any advice?

Same ol' story . . . we're looking for an affordable product, coupled with quality. Yea right! :rolleyes:

Thanks!

Joe,
I am guessing you are looking for something to do service, etc in the garage. If so this is my recommendation--Lockhart Phillips Race Swingarm Stand.

I am sure that a competent welder could fab one or you could find a less expensive one. I have found that Lockhart's product is well made and pretty adjustable. I sold mine w/ my last bike so I cannot tell you measurements but as long as you have a swingarm w/ two sides this should work for you.

They also offer a front tire stand.

These guys have a few examples:
http://www.mawonline.com/lockhart.htm#Bike%20stands

Tim

[hig4s]

Milk Crate comes to mind. One of the old timey wire ones. The new plastic models don't seem to hold up.

That only works for dirt and dual sports with high pipes.

[Dezrae]

I have a suggestion.
Get rid of it.

I owned a 2000 VFR 800 for 5 years.
Loved it.
Had great time with it.
Bought all sorts of extra goodies for it.
The only thing i didnt buy or it was goldvalves for the forks and the 840cc overbore kit or steering damper.
But had everything else, C/F Pipe, Power Commander, Dyno'd, Decals, Polished & Etched Wheels, Polished & Etched forks, Polished & Etched Triple Clamp, Polished & Etched Swingarm, Polished Brake/Clutch Levers, Polished Footpegs & Holders, C/F Heat Shield, C/F Petrol Cap Cover, C/F Indicator Covers, C/F Triple Clamp Cover, C/F Rear Hugger, 15 Carat Gold Plated Wheel Nuts, plus a heap more.

I loved the sound of the gear driven V4, sounds like a small block Chev, and the whistle from the gear driven cams is just music to the ears....

Yep, had some great times on that motorcycle, loved it to pieces...

A lot of fun to ride as well.