Center Stand on a 2014 SG
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Olney, Il
Have the Wheeldock Ez-Up on 2014 Ultra Limited, the bike has never tipped over, but I do watch when and where I put the bike on the center stand. I can either drive off or lurch the bike off the center stand. One of the best things I have put on the bike. On my 2008 I had the Harley centerstand, but the on the 2014 the Harley centerstand the foot lever was at the wrong angle and I could not get my foot on the lever without putting my boot sole on the muffler.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 779
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From: AMERICA
The real deal. Yes it takes time to get use to putting it on the stand. It does at times scrape on a speed bump, a dip in the road or some turns. It does save space in the garage. It is great for cleaning and changing all of the fluids. It is great for sitting on when no chairs are available. I am keeping mine.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 337
Likes: 30
From: SLC, UT
I put one on mine, a 2014 Limited. I also have the Ohlins shocks that are 13 1/4" long. My bike will roll straight off the stand every time if I let go of the bike. If anyone wants mine, hit me up. I can't use it since I'm not giving up any shock travel.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
ha ha ha!
I'm the Guy who bought it for my 2009 FLHTC, it arrived today.
5 minute install with bike on jiffy stand.
holds the bike perfectly upright which is great for my tight garage ( 5 bikes and alot of music equipment)
This does take a bit of a shove to get off & moving, but the ride-off feature may be used alot.
so far I think it's dandy
update:
*** had a good look underneath and saw that previous owner ( not the Seller) may have bent the bracket which goes over the frame, it was almost in contact with the primary.
I straightened bracket in a vice to keep good contact over the frame with clearance to the inner primary, I also added a washer been the bracket and the frame brace.
Just been up and down 20 times, it will hold bike upright and very stable on flat and slight grade ( nose up and nose down). I'd suggest this is more stable than the jiffy.
as with other bikes, you are not so much pulling the bike up onto the stand, you are pushing down on the center stand lever with your foot and the bike will just rise up and over center & lock- this is easy on or off the bike.
riding off is easy. pushing off requires a little pelvis action but not hard
clearance- stock 13" a slight scrape on teh left turn into the driveway up over the curbing
mike
I'm the Guy who bought it for my 2009 FLHTC, it arrived today.
5 minute install with bike on jiffy stand.
holds the bike perfectly upright which is great for my tight garage ( 5 bikes and alot of music equipment)
This does take a bit of a shove to get off & moving, but the ride-off feature may be used alot.
so far I think it's dandy
update:
*** had a good look underneath and saw that previous owner ( not the Seller) may have bent the bracket which goes over the frame, it was almost in contact with the primary.
I straightened bracket in a vice to keep good contact over the frame with clearance to the inner primary, I also added a washer been the bracket and the frame brace.
Just been up and down 20 times, it will hold bike upright and very stable on flat and slight grade ( nose up and nose down). I'd suggest this is more stable than the jiffy.
as with other bikes, you are not so much pulling the bike up onto the stand, you are pushing down on the center stand lever with your foot and the bike will just rise up and over center & lock- this is easy on or off the bike.
riding off is easy. pushing off requires a little pelvis action but not hard
clearance- stock 13" a slight scrape on teh left turn into the driveway up over the curbing
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 8, 2015 at 06:58 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Phoenix, AZ
See if you can get an exchange?
Did you go with stiffer or "lower" shocks over stock? And because of that center stand does not work anymore? Which one do you have? Harley or the EZ-Up? You might be able to call the Manufact. and see if there is anything they could do to help you?
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 337
Likes: 30
From: SLC, UT
They're both slightly longer (1/4" ?) and also stiffer for my weight/riding style. To be honest, I would like to have a center stand for longer trips where I'm worried about needing to work on a flat tire or similar, so I might try to do something with it like add some spacers on the ends of the feet. In the meantime, I'm not using it and don't know if/when I would spend time trying to fix it.
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Posts: 14,744
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Could see where you could have material welded to the bottom of the legs ( remove from bike before welding!) or perhaps drill and tap and add a bolt.
I'll go back to the "old Bike section" now
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 8, 2015 at 07:38 PM.
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 208
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From: Renton, WA
I had a Wheeldock stand on my 2010 Limited. Liked it just fine. When the 10 got run over I bought a 15 Limited and put the Harley stand on it. Very hard to get the bike up on the stand due to the short lever. Also very hard to install. I asked the dealer (who is fixing the 10) to remove the Wheeldock and I installed it on the 15. Very easy to install or remove if you need, and I flat love it. I only use it on flat surfaces, and do test for wobble or lean when putting it down. The Harley stand will not be installed on the 10 but rather offered to the new buyer. Otherwise, for sale cheap.
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