MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn wheel

Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

As far as the concourse stand is concerned. We have a saying. Whale Oil Beef Hooked.

On both my commandos I redesigned the pivot point. center-stand-spacers-t15674.html#p192584 batting-1000-center-stand-woes-t20172.html?hilit=stand#p260355
On my 850, I added the used tread of a worn TT100. I welded 4 small plates to the upper edges of the stand feet, and riveted the rubber strips in place. Lifts the bike a lot higher, is a bit harder to get on the centre stand but when I am tired, I then use the side stand.

The benefit of having a higher lift is easier rear wheel changes.

You may also be interested in this fractured-center-stand-again-t23137.html?hilit=stand#p303884

Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

I have 2 MK3 Interstates, one is really easy to put on the stand the other is a pig, I thought it was wear on the center stand but looking at them one day the forks looked like they were shorter on one, which they were by 1.5", either the springs are worn or some PO put in shorter springs, that is enough to screw up the angles and make it really a pain to put on the stand!...everything else is the same!............I have a new set of fork springs ready. The rear wheel also does not clear the road...........

Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

manx850 said:

I have 2 MK3 Interstates, one is really easy to put on the stand the other is a pig, I thought it was wear on the center stand but looking at them one day the forks looked like they were shorter on one, which they were by 1.5", either the springs are worn or some PO put in shorter springs, that is enough to screw up the angles and make it really a pain to put on the stand!...

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Are you absolutely sure it's the shorter forks that are at fault, and the 1.5" longer set aren't modified (with the Fauth kit)?

http://decentcycles.com/how-to/95-fauth ... cation-kit

The results of this modification are that you'll get 1 ½” more available travel to your forks as well as improved bottom out / top out dampening and better compliance to the road.

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Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

LAB...The forks are shorter, I have measured more than one set to check......It will be interesting to see what is in there!.......

Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

manx850 said:

LAB...The forks are shorter, I have measured more than one set to check......It will be interesting to see what is in there!.......

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Perhaps somebody fitted shorter Dominator/Atlas damper tubes?

http://atlanticgreen.com/forks.htm

Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

MS850 said:

MS850 said:

With new bushings and bolts helped mine, but the stops on mine are worn so the stand angle goes a little further then it should.

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I just looked closer at the frame cradle where the center stand rest, hammered and flattened out and same with the stand itself. So I tired a experiment, applied JB Weld to both spots, I have doubts it will last. But trying until I get around to build up with weld, (hey that's how we roll in the Shire).

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With JB weld the center stand is in a more vertical position. The back tire is now about an inch off the ground and easier to push off the center stand. I use the side stand more so we'll see how long the JB weld thing lasts.
At least I can spin the tire to lube the chain.

Re: MkIII centerstand doesn't raise bike enough to turn whee

Yes Sir, they are all like that.

I built up the frame stops so the stand would not go so far forward. I'm guessing that you are on your own when figuring out what to do the get the stand to lift the bike high enough to get the rear tire out. No doubt it will be a combination of bushings, pivot bolts and welding.

Greg