Center Stand Install

[SpudRider]

Anyone with a grinding wheel, such as a machinist, could quickly grind down both ends of the tube to the desired width. I doubt he would charge much, if anything, for such a quick fix.

[MICRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

spud,, while it does make lub ing the chain an adjusting the rear shock easier (btw the rear shock is abysmal ). It's only good for street use, as you can see it hangs down very low

That does hang down low, is there any way to bring it up more?

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by fishman10

spud,, while it does make lub ing the chain an adjusting the rear shock easier (btw the rear shock is abysmal ). It's only good for street use, as you can see it hangs down very low

Fish, Do you intend to remove it when riding off road/on dirt?
I bought it to make maintenance easier since we haven't got bike stands and have limited storage space (and weld, I did have a good look at the yard, but there really isn't space for a shed :P)

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by AZRider

I have a grinder and if you're within a reasonable distance of Phoenix, I've been known to travel for a good cup of tea. Must be the Brit in me.

George, I might take you up on that - let me see what CSC responds with. I would be happy to drive the part to your place for grinding along with a box/tin of whatever tea you like Or you can leave it up to me and I will select some fancy tea - but you'd have to let me know if you have a thing for certain types of tea. My husband does not understand why I need so many different types of tea in the cupboard.

[fishman10]

no i dont foresee removing it, unless i can figure out how to make the suspension more offroad capable,,,,i will limit this bike to gravel roads in the state forests of pennsyvania.

[AZRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

George, I might take you up on that - let me see what CSC responds with. I would be happy to drive the part to your place for grinding along with a box/tin of whatever tea you like Or you can leave it up to me and I will select some fancy tea - but you'd have to let me know if you have a thing for certain types of tea. My husband does not understand why I need so many different types of tea in the cupboard.

If you do, I can also bring the shock spanner. No extra tea charge.

[jimjr21]

I had the same clearance issue on 3 of the bikes I assembled.

The frame tabs are designed to be cut off at the factory after assembly of the motorcycle. They used to build the bike. CSC is using them to attach the centerstand. Factory tolerance is not an issue as is a one use tabs.

Fix was to tap the tabs to more space with a dead blow hammer. They move fairly easily.

[woodlandsprite]

Hmm. Tap the tabs or grind the stand...seems like those are my two options.
CSC suggested grinding - specifically, they think filing the end should be sufficient. I guess I can give that a try since I have the files on hand.

[SpudRider]

I don't know the thickness of the metal tube, but filing will definitely work. Using a grinding wheel or angle grinder is merely much faster.

[jimjr21]

Yours is less than .5mm.
Hammer is quick and easy. I had one over 1.0mm. It took stand grinding.

[SpudRider]

I suggest you also measure the clearance at the top. Indeed, if only the bottom is tight, nothing is quicker and easier than using a hammer.

[woodlandsprite]

Will do Spud, but likely not until the weekend, and only if I manage to wake up early enough - they've gone and posted a heat advisory and now I understand why people put air conditioning in their garages. At this rate, I'm not going to get a chance to try to install my barkbusters (arriving sometime this week I think) without melting into a puddle next to the bike :P

Honestly not sure how hard one would have to tap the brackets with a hammer to move them - they are in such an awkward location I would think it would be difficult to get a decent swing in!

[SpudRider]

Each side only needs to move a fraction of a millimeter. Also, you can hit the brackets with either a round, or a square punch.

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Also, you can hit the brackets with either a round, or a square punch.

Are you sure you don't work for Harbor Freight? I see you really want me to add the punch and chisel set to my tool box You are cracking me up with your subtle hints

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

Are you sure you don't work for Harbor Freight? I see you really want me to add the punch and chisel set to my tool box You are cracking me up with your subtle hints

No, I don't work for Harbor Freight, but I do love Harbor Freight.

P.S. That really is a nice punch and chisel set.