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For update/bump/posterity purposes.
I have the steel skid plate with center stand.
The skid plate is more than adequate for bouncing off of objects. Thick enough to be very durable without being unnecessarily heavy either.
The center stand is perfect as far as balance point and location. The bike favors a forward lean with the rear tire coming about an inch off the ground. Just a bit of weight on the back end and the front wheel comes up with ease. Simply strap a nice weighty object to the rear seat and you can do any front end work you need. No more having to mess around with jack stands or a jack at all for basic service work will be wonderful.
The weight added is fairly minimal, especially for a center stand. The stand on my Goldwing weighs more than this skid plate AND stand combined lol.
Oh, and yes, I know the spring isn't installed. Still debating if I want to leave the stand on, or simply install it for maintenance duties. very quick and easy to take off and on.
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