Does anyone know of an aftermarket manufacturer up here in Canada or the US for that matter that makes a center stand for a 1974 FLH? What are the worth if they even exist?

Randy

 

You are probably looking for a Bates "Ride Off Stand"
Not really a Center Stand as it holds the bike from the front downtubes.
I like em...But Not really anything like a Center Stand.

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I think what im more interested in is a center stand I can park the bike and have the rear wheel up a little in case I want to do work on it. Vtwin has one but im concerned as to has tried them and if they are any good. I don't want something to huge either hanging down underneath so im wondering what they fit like and how noticeable they are


randy

 

Oh!!
Like this??



I have a Couple...Taller for 5-Speed Models and some Sportsters, and lower for 4-Speeds

 

center stands on some bikes because of the bikes weight you need to be real strong to hop it on to it - original Indians have center stands my 1948 chief is ok to get it up on to it - my motor guzzy ambasator in all the years i owned it maybe 20 - 2 or 3 times by myself i was able to do it and i am 6.3 and 250 pounds still today i carry harley motors from the bench to the bike by my self

the drive up on to units work well look funky but work

 

I've had the front ride off stand that worked fairly well. The V-twin center stand is a copy of the original HD stand for the 58 and later frames. I have a copy of the instructions for the original and it requires enlarging one of the frame holes to 3/8 and making sure muffler mount bolts are facing so as not to interfere with the operation of the stand.

 

I had a ride off center stand and took it off real quick. It would drag badly when turning around in parking lots. I had practically no ground clearance.


carl