Aftermarket SV-650 center stand avaivibility?

On Oct 23, 3:35 pm, saddlebag <saddle... DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote:
> On Oct 23, 6:12 pm, Bob Nixon <bigrex2... DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> I thought, why not buy an OEM stand?

You mean like a dirt bike stand or temp stand with a foot riser?

Bob Nixon.
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On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d... RemoveThis @d.DDD> wrote:
> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2... RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>
> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> > Bob Nixon.
>
> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>
> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...

Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)

Bob Nixon.
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On Oct 23, 4:40 pm, Vaughn <vbra....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 23, 5:12 pm, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> > Bob Nixon.
>
> Check with Erik at Twisted Throttle. I'd bet SW Motech offers one.

Thanks, Vaughn, D sent sereral links.

Bob Nixon.
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On Oct 23, 5:12 pm, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> SV-650 Gen II?
>
> Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Bob Nixon.

Check with Erik at Twisted Throttle. I'd bet SW Motech offers one.
 >> Stay informed about: Aftermarket SV-650 center stand avaivibility? 

"Bob Nixon" <bigrex2005.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> SV-650 Gen II?
>
> Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Bob Nixon.
>

Here's one:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/

I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
bike.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
or
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=582434...ore=&ca
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On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2005.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:

>On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d....TakeThisOut@d.DDD> wrote:
>> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>>
>> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
>> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
>> > SV-650 Gen II?
>>
>> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
>> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>>
>> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> > Bob Nixon.
>>
>> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>>
>> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
>> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
>> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
>> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>
>Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>
>Bob Nixon.

Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
difficult with the bike lowered.
Beto
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On Oct 23, 10:47 pm, Vaughn <vbra....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 23, 11:04 pm, B....TakeThisOut@Mountain.net wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d....TakeThisOut@d.DDD> wrote:
> > >> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> > >>news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>
> > >> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> > >> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> > >> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> > >> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> > >> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> > >> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> > >> > Bob Nixon.
>
> > >> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>
> > >> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
> > >> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
> > >> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
> > >> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>
> > >Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>
> > >Bob Nixon.
>
> > Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
> > difficult with the bike lowered.
> > Beto
>
> I would also recommend against the combination of a center stand and
> lowering links.
>
> You'll loose cornering clearance - and hit really hard parts rather
> than pegs.
>
> I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
> passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
> And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
> risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
> style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
> really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
> I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
> borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
> WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
> The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
> miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
> with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
> chains are tough.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Fortuneately the center stand will only be used like pitbull stands or
to clean / lube / tighten the chain and other garage related stuff. I
did that with my old 78 GS-1000. I'd slip in the retaining bolts on
without any nuts on them. As far as the dogbone goes, that will screw
up ground clearance as well so a 1" max lowering in the rear is all
she's gonna see or need. I guess I have this thing about sport
tourers. Who knows, maybe I'll get strong emough again to do 600 mille
sindle day rides:)

Bob Nixon, 06 SV-650 "RED", Chandler AZ.
 >> Stay informed about: Aftermarket SV-650 center stand avaivibility? 

On Oct 24, 2:03 am, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Oct 23, 10:47 pm, Vaughn <vbra....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 23, 11:04 pm, B....TakeThisOut@Mountain.net wrote:
>
> > > On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > >On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d....TakeThisOut@d.DDD> wrote:
> > > >> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> > > >>news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>
> > > >> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> > > >> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> > > >> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> > > >> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> > > >> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> > > >> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> > > >> > Bob Nixon.
>
> > > >> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>
> > > >> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
> > > >> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
> > > >> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
> > > >> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>
> > > >Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>
> > > >Bob Nixon.
>
> > > Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
> > > difficult with the bike lowered.
> > > Beto
>
> > I would also recommend against the combination of a center stand and
> > lowering links.
>
> > You'll loose cornering clearance - and hit really hard parts rather
> > than pegs.
>
> > I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
> > passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
> > And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
> > risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
> > style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
> > really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
> > I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
> > borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
> > WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
> > The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
> > miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
> > with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
> > chains are tough.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Fortuneately the center stand will only be used like pitbull stands or
> to clean / lube / tighten the chain and other garage related stuff.


If that's all you want it for I can send you a Ducati center stand
that I still have laying out in the shed. The mounting points look
wider than the pic D posted, but you ought to be able to find a
sufficiently long mounting bolt (I stuck the bolt back in the bike to
prevent the hole from getting clogged up so I can't send you that).

If you think there is clearance and you're interested in it, ping me
offline.
 >> Stay informed about: Aftermarket SV-650 center stand avaivibility? 

On Oct 23, 11:04 pm, B... RemoveThis @Mountain.net wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2... RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote:
> >On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d... RemoveThis @d.DDD> wrote:
> >> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2... RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>
> >> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> >> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> >> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> >> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> >> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> >> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> >> > Bob Nixon.
>
> >> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>
> >> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
> >> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
> >> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
> >> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>
> >Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>
> >Bob Nixon.
>
> Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
> difficult with the bike lowered.
> Beto

I would also recommend against the combination of a center stand and
lowering links.

You'll loose cornering clearance - and hit really hard parts rather
than pegs.

I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
chains are tough.
 >> Stay informed about: Aftermarket SV-650 center stand avaivibility? 

on 10/23/07 10:47 PM, Vaughn wrote:

> I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
> passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
> And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
> risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
> style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
> really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
> I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
> borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
> WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
> The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
> miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
> with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
> chains are tough.

This is slightly off topic from Bob's original request about center stands,
but I like this little gizmo for road trip chain maintenance on sportbikes:

http://www.motorcycleradar.com/quick_stand.htm

Works like a charm as long as you have swingarm spools and relatively solid,
level ground to work on.

--
Jamin
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On Oct 24, 5:28 am, "D" <d....TakeThisOut@d.DDD> wrote:
> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1193205791.198613.99360@e9g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 23, 10:47 pm, Vaughn <vbra....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Oct 23, 11:04 pm, B....TakeThisOut@Mountain.net wrote:
>
> >> > On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com>
> >> > wrote:
> >> > >On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d....TakeThisOut@d.DDD> wrote:
> >> > >> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> >> > >>news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>
> >> > >> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> >> > >> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> >> > >> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> >> > >> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was
> >> > >> > thinking
> >> > >> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> >> > >> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> >> > >> > Bob Nixon.
>
> >> > >> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>
> >> > >> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while
> >> > >> allowing
> >> > >> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to
> >> > >> lower your
> >> > >> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
> >> > >> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>
> >> > >Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>
> >> > >Bob Nixon.
>
> >> > Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
> >> > difficult with the bike lowered.
> >> > Beto
>
> >> I would also recommend against the combination of a center stand and
> >> lowering links.
>
> >> You'll loose cornering clearance - and hit really hard parts rather
> >> than pegs.
>
> >> I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
> >> passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
> >> And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
> >> risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
> >> style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
> >> really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
> >> I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
> >> borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
> >> WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
> >> The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
> >> miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
> >> with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
> >> chains are tough.- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Fortuneately the center stand will only be used like pitbull stands or
> > to clean / lube / tighten the chain and other garage related stuff. I
> > did that with my old 78 GS-1000. I'd slip in the retaining bolts on
> > without any nuts on them. As far as the dogbone goes, that will screw
> > up ground clearance as well so a 1" max lowering in the rear is all
> > she's gonna see or need. I guess I have this thing about sport
> > tourers. Who knows, maybe I'll get strong emough again to do 600 mille
> > sindle day rides:)
>
> > Bob Nixon, 06 SV-650 "RED", Chandler AZ.
>
> I thought you wanted the center stand to turn the bike around like you were
> saying when you first got it. Beto's comment has me thinking you could also
> run into problems with the bike standing too vertical on the side stand if
> the bike is lowered too much, although I don't think it would be as bad on
> the SV as say a Monster. As you say though, you've already got it lowered
> as far as you need. Have you noticed the bike standing too upright? I saw
> a guy park his cruiser's front wheel on a parking curb once, like his
> sidestand was too long. I guess he must have lowered it a lot. Anyway,
> that dogbone has a 1" setting so I thought it'd be good for ya. I imagine
> it's really intended for the extended swingarm, 240mm rear, chromed
> everything crowd.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

The turnaround thing would be a plus but not really nessaary as the
bike is light enough to turn around and sit in my slanted drive way
until I'm ready to roll. On the no slant on the side stand thing, it's
not that straigh up on & down. They only lowered the triple clamps 1"
and tightened spring preload in the rear a tad. The only dragging I've
really had in the twisties is my old injured left foot that I've
always had to bend forward. See OLD track boot picture & crooked leg
leg below to understand what I'm trying to say. Also, I can still
remove the foot peg feelers if drag stuff become a problem.

http://bigrex.net/pictures/Boots/Team7.jpg
http://bigrex.net/pictures/Boots/Left%20Legb.jpg
http://bigrex.net/pictures/Boots/Bob_ugly-legs.jpg

Thanks, D. Bob Nixon.
 >> Stay informed about: Aftermarket SV-650 center stand avaivibility? 

On Oct 24, 3:38 am, saddlebag <saddle....TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote:
> On Oct 24, 2:03 am, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 23, 10:47 pm, Vaughn <vbra....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > On Oct 23, 11:04 pm, B....TakeThisOut@Mountain.net wrote:
>
> > > > On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > > >On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d....TakeThisOut@d.DDD> wrote:
> > > > >> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> > > > >>news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>
> > > > >> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
> > > > >> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
> > > > >> > SV-650 Gen II?
>
> > > > >> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was thinking
> > > > >> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>
> > > > >> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> > > > >> > Bob Nixon.
>
> > > > >> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>
> > > > >> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while allowing
> > > > >> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to lower your
> > > > >> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
> > > > >> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>
> > > > >Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>
> > > > >Bob Nixon.
>
> > > > Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
> > > > difficult with the bike lowered.
> > > > Beto
>
> > > I would also recommend against the combination of a center stand and
> > > lowering links.
>
> > > You'll loose cornering clearance - and hit really hard parts rather
> > > than pegs.
>
> > > I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
> > > passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
> > > And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
> > > risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
> > > style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
> > > really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
> > > I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
> > > borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
> > > WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
> > > The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
> > > miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
> > > with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
> > > chains are tough.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Fortuneately the center stand will only be used like pitbull stands or
> > to clean / lube / tighten the chain and other garage related stuff.
>
> If that's all you want it for I can send you a Ducati center stand
> that I still have laying out in the shed. The mounting points look
> wider than the pic D posted, but you ought to be able to find a
> sufficiently long mounting bolt (I stuck the bolt back in the bike to
> prevent the hole from getting clogged up so I can't send you that).
>
> If you think there is clearance and you're interested in it, ping me
> offline.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Saddle, thanks for offering but do you think the front to rear holes
will line up? As you said, with long bolts the side to side wouldn't
matter but the front to rear dimensions would have to be the same.

Thanks, Bob Nixon.
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"Bob Nixon" <bigrex2005.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1193205791.198613.99360@e9g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> On Oct 23, 10:47 pm, Vaughn <vbra....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Oct 23, 11:04 pm, B....DeleteThis@Mountain.net wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700, Bob Nixon <bigrex2....DeleteThis@yahoo.com>
>> > wrote:
>> > >On Oct 23, 5:19 pm, "D" <d....DeleteThis@d.DDD> wrote:
>> > >> "Bob Nixon" <bigrex2....DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> > >>news:1193177542.663543.173220@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
>>
>> > >> >I did a web search beforehand so I did at least some research. Does
>> > >> > anyone know if any mfg makes an after market center stand for the
>> > >> > SV-650 Gen II?
>>
>> > >> > Also, i bought a tall sport type fly screen for mine. I was
>> > >> > thinking
>> > >> > of also adding the Givi 3 piece hard bags later on.
>>
>> > >> > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> > >> > Bob Nixon.
>>
>> > >> Here's one:http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/175/202/
>>
>> > >> I also found this that would help you lower your bike's rear while
>> > >> allowing
>> > >> you to set the appropriate sag independently, vs using preload to
>> > >> lower your
>> > >> bike.http://preview.tinyurl.com/26at3v
>> > >> orhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=58243...
>>
>> > >Thanks for the links, including the dobbone owering links:)
>>
>> > >Bob Nixon.
>>
>> > Good luck getting the bike up onto the center stand. Maybe/will be VERY
>> > difficult with the bike lowered.
>> > Beto
>>
>> I would also recommend against the combination of a center stand and
>> lowering links.
>>
>> You'll loose cornering clearance - and hit really hard parts rather
>> than pegs.
>>
>> I had an SW Motech centerstand on my (not-lowered) DL1000, and with a
>> passenger and bags the centerstand would touch down in some corners.
>> And if it dug in, the back wheel would hop. I decided that was too
>> risky, and took the center stand off (rather than changing my riding
>> style under loads..., hmmm). Anyway, swing arm spools and a pit bull
>> really are a better option. After switching to that method on the DL,
>> I would occassionally stop by cycle shops while on tour and ask to
>> borrow their stand, while bringing my a piece of cardboard, a can of
>> WD-40, and then maybe buying a small can of chain lube fromt them.
>> The chain would only need that level of attention every few thousand
>> miles, but I never got turned down at a shop. Spraying it with lube
>> with the old walk it along method worked fine most of the time. New
>> chains are tough.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Fortuneately the center stand will only be used like pitbull stands or
> to clean / lube / tighten the chain and other garage related stuff. I
> did that with my old 78 GS-1000. I'd slip in the retaining bolts on
> without any nuts on them. As far as the dogbone goes, that will screw
> up ground clearance as well so a 1" max lowering in the rear is all
> she's gonna see or need. I guess I have this thing about sport
> tourers. Who knows, maybe I'll get strong emough again to do 600 mille
> sindle day rides:)
>
> Bob Nixon, 06 SV-650 "RED", Chandler AZ.
>

I thought you wanted the center stand to turn the bike around like you were
saying when you first got it. Beto's comment has me thinking you could also
run into problems with the bike standing too vertical on the side stand if
the bike is lowered too much, although I don't think it would be as bad on
the SV as say a Monster. As you say though, you've already got it lowered
as far as you need. Have you noticed the bike standing too upright? I saw
a guy park his cruiser's front wheel on a parking curb once, like his
sidestand was too long. I guess he must have lowered it a lot. Anyway,
that dogbone has a 1" setting so I thought it'd be good for ya. I imagine
it's really intended for the extended swingarm, 240mm rear, chromed
everything crowd.
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