Wheeldock Easy up center stand
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Well there we go. My Yella' jack will go right under the pivot point of the center stand and I'll simply match the height up front with a strip of wood and I'll be good to go. Thanks for such a prompt reply.
(And yes, I used BLUE Loc-tite)
(And yes, I used BLUE Loc-tite)
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Road Master
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From: Birch Bay, WA
Install complete
There is no point in posting "how to" pics since the video on the web site shows it as good as it gets. I had my wife hold up the left side because the weight I put on top did not keep the nut from flopping around. I had a slightly difficult time threading the nut without it popping out of the seat but it worked out just fine. Very easy to engage. I just made sure I was straight. By far the easiest mod I have done and I must say the bike looks great with it installed.
spiz
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From: Indian Land, SC
Marc,
In looking at my photos above, I think I see a quick answer. Like you, I couldn't get the jack rearward enough without interference from the center stand. I tried positioning it right in front of the mounting bolt of the center stand and that left the jack a tad too far forward. What I'm going to try is to drill out my jack pads to accomodate the head of the c-stand mounting bolt so I can put the jack right underneath that bolt-head, and let it countersink into the jack. I think that might be the answer, but won't know until I try. What do you think of this idea?
In looking at my photos above, I think I see a quick answer. Like you, I couldn't get the jack rearward enough without interference from the center stand. I tried positioning it right in front of the mounting bolt of the center stand and that left the jack a tad too far forward. What I'm going to try is to drill out my jack pads to accomodate the head of the c-stand mounting bolt so I can put the jack right underneath that bolt-head, and let it countersink into the jack. I think that might be the answer, but won't know until I try. What do you think of this idea?
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I got a question for you guys............
Wouldn't the center stand pretty much do away with the need for a jack? I mean, if you placed a piece of small plywood underneath the stand, it would be off the ground completely (non lowered) right? Now I'm not saying to just toss the jack out because I'm sure there will be times when the jack is needed, but it seems to me that it should be alot easier to just put it up on the center stand than to get the jack out and raise it up.
I'm still in the dark here since I haven't got mine yet, but Rod told me that since I'm lowered 2" in the rear, my rear wheel will be completely off the ground without the need for plywood which is cool by me.
Wouldn't the center stand pretty much do away with the need for a jack? I mean, if you placed a piece of small plywood underneath the stand, it would be off the ground completely (non lowered) right? Now I'm not saying to just toss the jack out because I'm sure there will be times when the jack is needed, but it seems to me that it should be alot easier to just put it up on the center stand than to get the jack out and raise it up.
I'm still in the dark here since I haven't got mine yet, but Rod told me that since I'm lowered 2" in the rear, my rear wheel will be completely off the ground without the need for plywood which is cool by me.
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From: SoCal
I don't think drilling a hole in the jack support is going to help. The rear arm needs to go back further than that in order to have the front in a reasonable position. I ended up doing it like I described above, I put the rear jack support directly under the folded up centerstand and then put a 3/4" piece of plywood on top of the front support in order to level things out. I think I will permanently attach the wood to the front support so I don't have to monkey with it. For me the hardest part is holding the bike upright and rolling the jack under at the same time and still be able to maintain alignment. I'll get better at it though. I tried blocking up the side stand but that in of itself is hard to do for me. In order to get a thick enough piece of wood under the stand you have to hold the bike up and try to kick it into place. The stand is spring loaded so you have to overcome it with the kick. Too much trouble. Next time I'll try putting a piece of plywood under the rear wheel and see if that will do it. Anyway, Its a bit mouse (as in "mickey mouse") but it looks like both the centerstand and the jack will eventually coexist.
Marc
Marc
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From: SoCal
I use the jack to work on the bike at a height so I don't have to bend over. Lousy old crappy back 
The jack is also perfect for changing oil, etc. Other than that if all you want to do is to get the rear wheel off the ground you don't need a jack with the centerstand. Besides, it just looks cool sitting there at attention 
Marc
The jack is also perfect for changing oil, etc. Other than that if all you want to do is to get the rear wheel off the ground you don't need a jack with the centerstand. Besides, it just looks cool sitting there at attention Marc
I got a question for you guys............
Wouldn't the center stand pretty much do away with the need for a jack? I mean, if you placed a piece of small plywood underneath the stand, it would be off the ground completely (non lowered) right? Now I'm not saying to just toss the jack out because I'm sure there will be times when the jack is needed, but it seems to me that it should be alot easier to just put it up on the center stand than to get the jack out and raise it up.
I'm still in the dark here since I haven't got mine yet, but Rod told me that since I'm lowered 2" in the rear, my rear wheel will be completely off the ground without the need for plywood which is cool by me.
Wouldn't the center stand pretty much do away with the need for a jack? I mean, if you placed a piece of small plywood underneath the stand, it would be off the ground completely (non lowered) right? Now I'm not saying to just toss the jack out because I'm sure there will be times when the jack is needed, but it seems to me that it should be alot easier to just put it up on the center stand than to get the jack out and raise it up.
I'm still in the dark here since I haven't got mine yet, but Rod told me that since I'm lowered 2" in the rear, my rear wheel will be completely off the ground without the need for plywood which is cool by me.
Road Master
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From: Riverview, FL
Put my stand on earlier this week. I ordered a Arnott air ride system for my 09 Ultra. Installed that this AM. Took about 2 hours. Now I raise the air ride up to the top. Drop the stand then lower the bike on the lowered stand. Do not even have to put any pressure on the stand arm. Finally I can stand flat footed when riding this bike. Cool as hell when I lower the bike with air. I thinik I have this bike the way I want it now. - until I see something else. Got to stay away from the catalogs and this forum. Just kidding about this forum.
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From: Redmond, WA
Excellent point! A lot of riders panic when the floorboards or peg feelers touch down. The truth is that trying to over compensate by straightening out the line where it puts you over the center line or into the shoulder can very well end up in disaster. The best way to not panic is to have already experienced the phenomenon and know what is going to happen. The fact is that boards and pegs are designed with the knowledge that they will touch down from time to time and are mounted in such a way that they will fold up when needed. Besides some scratched chrome and a really nasty noise, nothing bad is going to happen so just ride it out safely and know where the point of contact occurs for the future. Having said that, touching down hard mounted points like exhaust and center stands can have an altogether different and darker result.
Marc
Marc
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Road Master
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From: Birch Bay, WA
Rod, it appears my red Sears jack will work just fine by just putting the 1/2" plywood under the rear wheel. I can put the jack under part of the bowtie and jack it right up. Am I doing something that will cause me trouble later? It seems like no issue for a pre-09 bike.
Also the wife can get on before me when on the center stand. It is awesome. It gives me a few other ideas :-)
spiz
Also the wife can get on before me when on the center stand. It is awesome. It gives me a few other ideas :-)
spiz
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From: Stillwater Ok
Rod, it appears my red Sears jack will work just fine by just putting the 1/2" plywood under the rear wheel. I can put the jack under part of the bowtie and jack it right up. Am I doing something that will cause me trouble later? It seems like no issue for a pre-09 bike.
Also the wife can get on before me when on the center stand. It is awesome. It gives me a few other ideas :-)
spiz
Also the wife can get on before me when on the center stand. It is awesome. It gives me a few other ideas :-)
spiz
Spiz,
On the pre-09 stands most jacks will go all the way under both frame rails with the bike just setting on the center stand alone. The plywood pads under the feet will work if more height is needed. Remember the bike is already vertical and it is setting taller too when up on the center stand. As far as those other ideas involving the wife, you might want to proceed with caution there buddy. You are definitely on your own ..