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| Author: | ThatGPzGuy [ Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | No centerstand solutions |
Hey Gang, Good news: After several years I have my H1 up and running again. The bad news? My front brake caliper froze up while it was parked and I have Jim's pipes which don't allow for a centerstand. I don't need the wheel up in the air to deal with it but it does pose the question of having to suspend either end in the future. How do those of you without a centerstand deal with it? I thought I could bolt on the centerstand when I need to but the pipes are too close to the bracket. I suppose I could remove the exhaust when I need to work on it but would like to avoid it if I can. Thanks! |
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| Author: | demus [ Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
I have one of those swing arm stands. I lift the back then use a little a screw jack with a piece of wood that goes between the exhaust to a frame member up front and jack it up... it’s scary as hell but it works and I haven’t tipped it yet  Oh and as soon as I get the wheel off I place the forks down on a milk crate I don’t leave it jacked like that only to get the wheel off and on |
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| Author: | H-nube [ Sun Mar 25, 2018 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
Use tiedowns on the bars and suspend it from something like a strong rafter in the garage. You can use the rear grab bar in the back. Axle lift stands also do good if you fit them up right. |
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| Author: | Ja-Moo [ Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
bottle jack, been doing it 20 years now. |
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| Author: | ThatGPzGuy [ Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
I don't think a swingarm stand will work. The center pipe runs directly underneath. I might be able to fab something that supports it from the spacer on the brake side and the axle bolt on the sprocket side. Yikes. No rafters to hang from but maybe some kind of handlebar stand or the trusty bottle jack solution with tie-downs. Thanks everyone, Jim |
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| Author: | DGA [ Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
Bit of work, but I bought an Ebay adjustable stand and fabricated stands that pick up the front engine mount cross tube and the main stand pivot tube, and bolted them to the top surface. Had to also weld the adj stand links to the cross bars or it was wobbly. Lifts both wheels off evenly and it's stable. |
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| Author: | ThatGPzGuy [ Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
DGA wrote: Bit of work, but I bought an Ebay adjustable stand and fabricated stands that pick up the front engine mount cross tube and the main stand pivot tube, and bolted them to the top surface. Had to also weld the adj stand links to the cross bars or it was wobbly. Lifts both wheels off evenly and it's stable. Hmmm That may be a winner DGA. Thanks! |
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| Author: | husson73 [ Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
I use DGA method 
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| Author: | demus [ Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No centerstand solutions |
Good idea. I will be using it too soon. Sometimes Im not to bright, I have a jack just need to fab a stand like that. |
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