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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB750 => Topic started by: Craizeehair on June 02, 2023, 12:26:50 PM
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Ok, this is possibly going to be the dumbest questions that has been asked here and I have held off asking it whilst I tried to find out the answer but…
Can you get right sided centre stands?
Every bike that I have ever owned with one has operated from the left side but due to my current driveway and garage configuration I really could do with a centre stand that operates from the right side on my K7. I have to fit the bikes in, in a certain way to make the most of the limited space, the driveway has a decent incline, so the bike has to be backed in.
Does such a thing exist or would it be possible for someone with the necessary know how to modify an existing centre stand? If I could find a solution to this it would make my bike storage solution a lot easier and would involve less moving one to get to another.
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I would have thought it is feasible to have a mirror part "Spur" welded onto the other side of the stand - there might be implications for clearing exhuasts so might need some modification rather than an exact mirror copy.
I think it would be a bespoke job - not anything you could buy over the counter. An extra Grab handle would need to be fitted.
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As Ted mentions in his post you are likely to encounter clearance issues by having the tang of the stand on the other side, a lot of expense to go to for something that will require very careful measuring to set up correctly and could be an issue for a potential buyer if you decide to sell the bike in the future.
Have you thought about a moveable stand, the type where the centre stand fits into a plate with four small wheels to enable the bike to be easily moved around (even full 360 deg) similar to this one from Demon Tweeks?
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/warrior-deluxe-motorcycle-centre-stand-mover-ubrsmi3220/?istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=iqpqamlrp&istBid=t&gclid=CjwKCAjwpuajBhBpEiwA_ZtfhUU94ARiB8j7cpxcc7dV-yaEiNIL_VhtNFxKUqByJeNw45t0jHpl1BoCgL0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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As Ted mentions in his post you are likely to encounter clearance issues by having the tang of the stand on the other side, a lot of expense to go to for something that will require very careful measuring to set up correctly and could be an issue for a potential buyer if you decide to sell the bike in the future.
Have you thought about a moveable stand, the type where the centre stand fits into a plate with four small wheels to enable the bike to be easily moved around (even full 360 deg) similar to this one from Demon Tweeks?
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/warrior-deluxe-motorcycle-centre-stand-mover-ubrsmi3220/?istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=iqpqamlrp&istBid=t&gclid=CjwKCAjwpuajBhBpEiwA_ZtfhUU94ARiB8j7cpxcc7dV-yaEiNIL_VhtNFxKUqByJeNw45t0jHpl1BoCgL0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I had looked at something like that as an easier solution but my garage floor is pretty ropey, and had to lay some flooring to help, it’s the raised dot / studded type. I have read some reviews saying they need a nice surface to work well. On reflection, I would have been better going for a smooth tile.
I think I will admit that it’s all a bit of a non starter and stick with the motorcycle shuffle system.
Thanks all