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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jan 24, 2009 19:29:00 GMT 1
Recently I purchased a centre stand (with pin & spring) from a second-hand website. My NTV never had a centre stand ("cheapo version"). Have a look at my site: www.stoeretassen.nl/My_NTV650/Middenbok/Centre_stand.htmToday I tried to fit the centre stand, but I couldn't. It looks as if the pin has to be fitted from the right-hand (exhaust) side. On the left-hand side the bracket on which the side-stand safety switch is fitted is in the way. And this bracket is welded to the chassis. Can someone please verify that the pin is fitted / removed from the exhaust side ?  This means that I will have to remove the exhaust before I will be able to fit the centre stand (my NTV has the later version (longer) muffler). Any other suggestions / tips ? Because I really do not want to remove this exhaust: it's fine now and I don't want to break anything.  Ride safely ! Franklin |
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Post by McF on Jan 24, 2009 20:29:21 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure the pin can only be fitted from the right hand side with the exhaust off.
I won't be able to look at my frame, stand and pin to see if there are any other solutions, eg fitting two bolts instead of the pin until later in Feb.
Sorry!
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 24, 2009 21:04:14 GMT 1
Bit rushed to read in detail but this may be of interest.
R.
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Jan 25, 2009 3:57:35 GMT 1
As far as my memory let's me recollect things like this, I think you are right, and the exhaust needs to come off for putting on the centre stand.
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Post by McF on Jan 25, 2009 9:17:48 GMT 1
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jan 25, 2009 9:53:57 GMT 1
Hi McF,
The link doesn't work with me (wrong side of the North sea ?).
But thank anyway.
Franklin
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 25, 2009 10:58:51 GMT 1
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jan 25, 2009 11:08:31 GMT 1
OK, thanks, this one works !
It more or less confirmes what I was thinking.
I've been thinking about another way of fitting the centre stand, using a smaller diameter pin (which can pivot into position) & bushes to fill in the difference in diameter.
I'll let you know when I've come up with something.......
Franklin
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 25, 2009 16:16:58 GMT 1
Hope you don't mind but I have used your pic to start of the Centre stand fact file.
A couple of project and fitted pics would finish it off well ;D
Cheers
Good luck
Roger
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jan 25, 2009 17:59:35 GMT 1
If and when succesfull, I will modify the page on my NTV-website.
Franklin
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 25, 2009 23:39:11 GMT 1
Good news. I am sure you will get it sorted one way or another and that will add to our fact file.
I have had a good look at your website today, and although I had to use the translation button on a couple of the linked sites I would advise others to drop by as there are some great camping tips on one of your links. In addition to some good riding tips as well!
Roger
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Mar 8, 2009 18:28:52 GMT 1
 All done ! I modified my site, have a look at this link: www.stoeretassen.nl/My_NTV650/Middenbok/Centre_stand.htmAlthough I rarely use the centre stand (I find the bike rather heavy to lift it up on the stand), I'm still happy that I did this job. Even if it was only that I had a good look at the muffler and made sure that it would last a little longer. Franklin
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Mar 8, 2009 18:43:50 GMT 1
Hard to get on the stand. Try getting her balanced on the legs of the stand and then getting all your weight to push down with a firm stamp. D not try to lift her onto the stand. I used to do that with my CG 125 and that was hard to get on the stand as well! I found it works a treat and alway put her on the stand. If that is not clear I am sure others will chip in , as it should not be hard. Thoughts anybody? ATB Roger P.S. This is what I was trying to explain. www.5min.com/Video/How-to-get-a-bike-on-the-center-stand-1238 |
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Mar 8, 2009 23:41:58 GMT 1
Interesting video Roger. These are the same people that gave me lesson in picking up a heavy bike Also, I noticed that my (heavy) suzy is actually a lot easier to put on the center stand... I'm not sure about them olden days, but now-a-days, putting her on the centerstand is actually part of your driving lessons and exam. (so is parking a bike backwards into a parking bay while walking next to it) Franklin: where did you get the rubber stop? I really want one or my bike, as mine is gone....and I hate that the center stand keeps smashing into the collector  |
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Mar 9, 2009 19:01:59 GMT 1
Hi Roger, Thanks for the video. I (sort of) knew this already, but I still find it difficult.
I have an additional personal problem that my right leg got badly injured in an accident once. I haven't got a lot of strength in that leg.
I tried it using my left leg, but that's hopeless.
Hi Buzzin, The rubber stop was purchased at a local industrial supply shop (industrieel toeleverings bedrijf, zeg maar een grote ijzerhandel, maar één die meestal bedrijven als klanten heeft ipv. partikulieren. Dus geen Gamma / Formido etc.).
If you can't find one, let me know and I buy one for you. They are only 2 or 3 euro each.
Ride safely
Franklin
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