2nd Generation, CSC Center Stand: Installation

SpudRider · 01-22-2016, 11:15 PM

Today I received my new center stand from CSC.

I am busy tomorrow, but i hope to install the center stand sometime next week. CSC has posted an installation tutorial for the new center stand at the following link.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=19660

Lee R · 01-22-2016, 11:21 PM

I saw this in person at CSC today. I'll be ordering one soon. Those aluminum skid plates looked excellent as well.

Please update with how the install goes Spud.

SpudRider · 01-22-2016, 11:32 PM

I certainly will post an update, Lee.

Other than pounding the mounts apart slightly with a drift, and/or removing a little metal with my angle grinder, I think the installation should be pretty straightforward.

I do plan to use my Tusk Spring Puller, instead of a screwdriver, to facilitate the installation of the spring.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...+spring+puller

rjmorel · 01-23-2016, 03:10 AM

Great Spudness. I'm on the fence till I see how yours works out. Pics please of the installed stand folded up and down so we can see how it intermingles with the side stand. And how easy the peg leg makes it to get up on the center stand? Also does the peg leg stay clear of your foot when riding?
I got bored this week and made an adapter for my original type center stand that added a peg leg to it. Made it very easy to get up onto the center stand 1 or 2 times till it got twitterpated being aluminum and became worthless. First time I tried it though, it about threw my RX3 over my shoulder, so I had that going for me.
Sigh,
rj

SpudRider · 01-23-2016, 04:56 AM

I won't get the center stand installed until the middle of next week, at the earliest. However, I have opened the package, and examined the center stand. It is very well manufactured.

CSaddict · 01-23-2016, 09:10 AM

I'll make sure I request this version when they call to configure my 2016 before shipping.

Sport Rider · 01-23-2016, 10:47 AM

Definitely want to see how it looks on the bike!

keithmaine · 01-23-2016, 01:05 PM

my stand is scheduled for monday delivery

RedHawk47 · 01-23-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by keithmaine

my stand is scheduled for monday delivery

Mine too!

Inroads · 01-23-2016, 04:13 PM

I wonder if CSC is offering an adjusted price for those who bought the original
But now want the updated one ?

woodlandsprite · 01-23-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Inroads

I wonder if CSC is offering an adjusted price for those who bought the original
But now want the updated one ?

I emailed asking that question and they said they'd work something out. Once I see some more photos/reviews I'll write them again. I really don't like not being able to put the bike on the center stand myself.

RedHawk47 · 01-24-2016, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inroads

I wonder if CSC is offering an adjusted price for those who bought the original
But now want the updated one ?

I have an experimental centerstand I want to build and the old design stand would be useful. In fact, I could use several.
So, if anyone has an old one and is buying a new one, I'd like to work something out with them.
PM me if interested.

rjmorel · 01-24-2016, 06:49 PM

Just a thought for you guys when installing your center stand.
If you have trouble getting it into the frame bracket as if the new stand is a bit too wide, check for burrs banged up on the frame mounting bracket from hitting rocks. The center stand mounting bracket is the lowest portion of the frame and will get dinged up if you hit any rocks. Gently Feel the inside portion where the stand goes into and if you feel a sharp burr, hit it with a file. Be careful when feeling it as they can be sharp as a razor blade.

Readhawk47,
I'll keep you in mind for my old center stand but haven't ordered a new one yet as I want to see how they work out on others bikes. I'm wondering if those of us that put a lowering link on would need a shorter center stand to compensate like other bike brands do?
rj

woodlandsprite · 01-24-2016, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHawk47

I have an experimental centerstand I want to build and the old design stand would be useful. In fact, I could use several.
So, if anyone has an old one and is buying a new one, I'd like to work something out with them.
PM me if interested.

Redhawk, I will definitely keep you in mind should I replace mine with a new one.

woodlandsprite · 01-23-2016, 01:15 PM

Also looking forward to further photos and reviews.
I still can't get my bike onto the center stand on my own (old style stand).

01-22-2016, 11:15 PM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	2nd Generation, CSC Center Stand: Installation Today I received my new center stand from CSC. I am busy tomorrow, but i hope to install the center stand sometime next week. CSC has posted an installation tutorial for the new center stand at the following link. http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=19660 __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 01-29-2016 at 12:54 AM.
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01-22-2016, 11:32 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I certainly will post an update, Lee. Other than pounding the mounts apart slightly with a drift, and/or removing a little metal with my angle grinder, I think the installation should be pretty straightforward. I do plan to use my Tusk Spring Puller, instead of a screwdriver, to facilitate the installation of the spring. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...+spring+puller __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-23-2016, 03:10 AM	#4
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Great Spudness. I'm on the fence till I see how yours works out. Pics please of the installed stand folded up and down so we can see how it intermingles with the side stand. And how easy the peg leg makes it to get up on the center stand? Also does the peg leg stay clear of your foot when riding? I got bored this week and made an adapter for my original type center stand that added a peg leg to it. Made it very easy to get up onto the center stand 1 or 2 times till it got twitterpated being aluminum and became worthless. First time I tried it though, it about threw my RX3 over my shoulder, so I had that going for me. Sigh, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-23-2016, 04:56 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I won't get the center stand installed until the middle of next week, at the earliest. However, I have opened the package, and examined the center stand. It is very well manufactured. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-23-2016, 09:10 AM	#6
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	I'll make sure I request this version when they call to configure my 2016 before shipping. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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01-22-2016, 11:21 PM	#2
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	I saw this in person at CSC today. I'll be ordering one soon. Those aluminum skid plates looked excellent as well. Please update with how the install goes Spud.
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01-23-2016, 10:47 AM	#7
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	Definitely want to see how it looks on the bike!
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01-23-2016, 01:05 PM	#8
keithmaine Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: White Mtns. NH Posts: 488	my stand is scheduled for monday delivery __________________ 2016 Versys 650 LT, 2015 RX3 Red, 2011 Ural GearUp,
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01-23-2016, 04:13 PM	#10
Inroads Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wimberley Texas Posts: 193	I wonder if CSC is offering an adjusted price for those who bought the original But now want the updated one ?
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01-24-2016, 06:49 PM	#13
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Just a thought for you guys when installing your center stand. If you have trouble getting it into the frame bracket as if the new stand is a bit too wide, check for burrs banged up on the frame mounting bracket from hitting rocks. The center stand mounting bracket is the lowest portion of the frame and will get dinged up if you hit any rocks. Gently Feel the inside portion where the stand goes into and if you feel a sharp burr, hit it with a file. Be careful when feeling it as they can be sharp as a razor blade. Readhawk47, I'll keep you in mind for my old center stand but haven't ordered a new one yet as I want to see how they work out on others bikes. I'm wondering if those of us that put a lowering link on would need a shorter center stand to compensate like other bike brands do? rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-23-2016, 01:15 PM	#15
woodlandsprite Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 366	Also looking forward to further photos and reviews. I still can't get my bike onto the center stand on my own (old style stand).
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