I'm looking at installing either the HD center stand or the WheelDock EZ-Up on my '06 CVO Ultra. For those of you who have had either one or maybe both, what are your likes and dislikes? Is one better than the other? Are there any ground clearance issues? The previous owner lowered the bike one inch, and I had to raise the floorboards and remove the extensions to get some clearance back. I had the RivCo center stand on my '01 and loved it. The only thing I didn't like was having to be off the bike when putting it on the center stand.

Thanks

 

I have the EZ UP on my 09 Ultra and love it, I can't think of one complaint or "but". Being able to put the bike on the stand while still on the bike and then ride off it is awesome. They make one specifically for lowered bikes too.

 

Hated my EZ-Up, felt it was poorly designed and unsafe. It dramatically reduced cornering clearance, it banged against the frame on rough roads, and did not hold the bike steadily upright.

 

Are you using any center stand at all, or are you just back to the jiffy stand?

 

Call Chad at RIVCO 1 888 801-8222. He will get you "DIALED IN'. I put a RIVCO center stand on my 2011 RKC. I can't say enough great things about it. Good luck.

 

I also love the EZ-Up from Wheeldock.
I've nicked the road when cornering but only if the road is uneven.
Sometimes I'll nick a speed bump with a passenger on board if I go too fast or forget to pump the shocks.
Never a hard hit at all. Never found it to be unstable.
Obviously it's only reasonable to use it on smooth flat surfaces.
I love the look on peoples' faces when they see a 900# Harley standing upright.
It's real easy to put the bike up on the stand from the seat.
View the video on their site then talk to Rod, the owner.
Very few people dislike them enough to remove them.

 

Like I said I had a RivCo on my '01. It was a good set up, but I want to be able to put it up while straddling the bike. I know you can do that with the Wheel Dock EZ Up, can you do it with the HD one?

And yes, the RivCo dragged in aggressive corners and it did hit on tall speed bumps and driveways, but I got used to that.

 

Rivco is the only way to go. It's constructed much better than the Wheeldock and it raises the rear wheel completely off the ground for checking tire pressure or cleaning. No need to place a block of wood under the stand.

 

Wow, we must have two different stands. Mine is on my 04 and I ride two up most of the time and we are often fully loaded - three trips (3-5 weeks in lenght) coast to coast in the last three years and never a problem as you have stated. Maybe I have just been lucky??

I do agree, the ground needs to be level and smooth.. If the ground slopes forward - it may roll off the stand and if the ground tilts left or right - will NOT work..

I learned very quick - make damn sure both feet (from the stand) are making contact with the ground BEFORE you put weight on the lever -

Other than that - stand works great and is very stable - use it all the time.

Lost it twice in the past several years - BOTH times it was My fault

 

I did as much research as I could and asked questions here on the Forum. I went with the EZ-UP and put it on Saturday. Have nothing but praises at this point and would highly recommend it.