Wheeldock vs. Rivco Centerstand
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Sure, sounds good to me! I think its a wise decision to carry the shim of wood on the road. Of course, I am one of those people that carry allot of stuff with me "just in case" and my hard bags are 3/4 filled on both sides with what I call "basic necessities" and for trips I add soft luggage.
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From: New Jersey
I can't say much about the Rivco, but can tell you how great the Wheeldock is. 10-15 minutes to install and you are off. The fit and finish are fantastic. I couldn't get over how good this thing looked straight out of the box. Very beefy! My 09 SG pops right up on the stand even with me on the bike. I can see how a 1 x 4 piece of pine would get the rear off of the ground for maintenance.
I will also add that Rod (owner of Wheeldock and forum sponsor) is one hell of a guy. He makes a great product and stands behind it.
I will also add that Rod (owner of Wheeldock and forum sponsor) is one hell of a guy. He makes a great product and stands behind it.
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From: Nevada
I changed my mind and decided to buy a Wheeldock stand. The Rivco stand lifts the rear wheel off the ground without a wood spacer, has better construction and chrome finish. But there are two disadvantages.
First, in the raised position the Rivco stand hangs lower than the Wheeldock, which might compromise cornering clearance. Second, the Rivco stand has a stopper that rests against the oil pan when the stand is raised (see photo). If the bike bottoms out against the stand, the stopper might puncture the pan. When the Wheeldock stand is raised, it rests against its own structure.
Rivco Centerstand
First, in the raised position the Rivco stand hangs lower than the Wheeldock, which might compromise cornering clearance. Second, the Rivco stand has a stopper that rests against the oil pan when the stand is raised (see photo). If the bike bottoms out against the stand, the stopper might puncture the pan. When the Wheeldock stand is raised, it rests against its own structure.
Rivco Centerstand
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From: Stillwater Ok
Happy New Year
I was just snooping around and ran across this thread and wanted to say thanks to all my customers who have posted so many good reviews. My clock just went ding and it is now 2009, Happy New Year to all you guys and thanks for your support.
Last edited by vrodb; Jan 1, 2009 at 09:44 AM.
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From: Cistern,Tx
The bike is setting outside our shop door on the Wheeldock stand right now. We park inside the building when the big boys ain't here they don't work on holidays. Got the stand last week very easy to put on. Only one bolt to put it on. If HD was not such a tight *** they would put these on when they build them.