70 Fastback Center stand

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sole survivor

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Hi Fellas,

how is one to place a 70 Fastback on the center stand. The 'grab' points seem to be all fiberglass(geez..the tank is secured by a rubber band) and the center stand is a POS.
I know the lift an pull technique works on other bikes but this one me baffles(of course most of my Norton does). :roll:
 
If you can get a grip on the rear loop which is metal, get the stand down, put your toe on the top of the tab (not under it, don't ask), make sure it's balanced, and give it the heave ho. On my S model I tend to take the seat off, so it's not something I do out in public. Plus I don't want to embarrass myself.

Dave
69S
 
DogT said:
If you can get a grip on the rear loop which is metal, get the stand down, put your toe on the top of the tab (not under it, don't ask), make sure it's balanced, and give it the heave ho. On my S model I tend to take the seat off, so it's not something I do out in public. Plus I don't want to embarrass myself.

Dave
69S
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Never though about removing the seat though I can do that better than every else I do on my bike. Practically everything I do in public with that bike is embarrassing. Once I'm riding I'm fine.
 
sole survivor said:
Practically everything I do in public with that bike is embarrassing. Once I'm riding I'm fine.
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That's the way I feel. Just don't say anything and they won't know.

Dave
69S
 
hey sole survior
ive had the same issue with the added hassle of the wrong type of centre stand being fitted . so i ended up making a wood ramp so its now a piece of cake to chuck her up on the stand.
cheers
 
DogT said:
sole survivor said:
Practically everything I do in public with that bike is embarrassing. Once I'm riding I'm fine.
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That's the way I feel. Just don't say anything and they won't know.

Dave
69S
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It worked. Took the seat off and with one heave ho it popped on its center stand. Every time I have a goofy situation you always seem to have the logical answer without making myself look like a boob(I'm not calling you goofy or a boob). I feel good. I am the King.

Thank you.
 
run it up onto a ramp, or a block of wood, and save your neck and back. Use the side stand when you're out of the garage...
 
Yeah, since I put mine on the centre stand on a couple of 1x6 in the garage, I run the front wheel up on a 2x4. But putting it up with neither is another situation, but I would still have to take the seat off and get a hold on the rear loop.

Dave
69S
 
This may be one of the reasons why they changed the centre stand on later models. I'm a 69 kg weakling (was even less in 1983 when I built my present Commando), and I had no choice but to use the centre stand because the box of parts didn't include a side stand. It's a bit of a chore to heave it onto the centre stand every time, but not excessively difficult.
My bike is a 1970 model, but I believe it was converted in the first few years of its existance to the cradle - mounted stand. Maybe that's the difference.
As I mentioned on another thread, I have now modified my frame to accept the 1972 - on side stand. Whew!
Cheers
Martin
 
With the early center stand i have found that if i step on the little lip on the rear of the stand with a good amount of pressure and give a little lift from the rear loop with my right hand and under the seat with my left she lifts right up. almost easier than the '74 which requires a little momentum.

But really it's the pressure i put on the stand that lifts it up. Not really the grabbing. Roll her back and step on that stand!

The hard part for me is finding the center stand under the frame.
 
Mines a 70 and has the original stand. And all these ideas could have come in handy at least a year ago when I bought my bike. Its in an odd location because no matter how you lift and pull back the foot pegs bash my shin. It would be easier if the bike weighed a 125 lbs or I was 25 years younger. But...I wouldn't trade all the scrapes and bumps and bruises I have/had for this motorcycle.
I think I have snatched the pebble from the Norton's Master hand. The last several days I have been offered help to advice and it all seemed to come together.

Thanks everyone.
 
A lot of it's a matter of practice, balance and will power, which is also needed with starting.

Dave
69S
 
jsouthard said:
With the early center stand i have found that if i step on the little lip on the rear of the stand with a good amount of pressure and give a little lift from the rear loop with my right hand and under the seat with my left she lifts right up. almost easier than the '74 which requires a little momentum.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention the pressure on the lip of the stand - most important. Shows how out of practice I am. With both types to compare, you are very much qualified to comment on them. I tend to hold the handlebar with my left hand and lift the frame loop under the seat with the right. My seat is home - made so may be a bit different to the originals.
Cheers
Martin
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jsouthard said:
With the early center stand i have found that if i step on the little lip on the rear of the stand with a good amount of pressure and give a little lift from the rear loop with my right hand and under the seat with my left she lifts right up. almost easier than the '74 which requires a little momentum.

But really it's the pressure i put on the stand that lifts it up. Not really the grabbing. Roll her back and step on that stand!

The hard part for me is finding the center stand under the frame.
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Put on the locating spring, part#061295.Weld a ahort 1/4" or 5/16" bolt to the stand and turn the spring onto it.
 
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