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    Transalp vj centre stand

    Hi All,
    I have become so fed up with the lack of centre stand on my TA600V 1988 VJ that i bit the bullet and tried to order one from David Silver.
    They mailed me back stating that Honda do not list one for the above but they do list one for a 1989 model which has a different frame no.
    Does anyone know if this will fit.

    p.s. A bit of a shock at £98.75 + del but I do need to find one.
    Please see below the reply from David Silvers. I have been very impressed with them during the TA rebuild.
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    Hello

    Honda do not list a main stand kit for the 1988 Model.
    They do list one for the 1989 model which is available to order at 98.75 + delivery 5.85 + vat on the total.

    I have checked the part number of the frames and the 1989 model frame is a different part number so I suspect that your frame does not have the necessary brackets to fit this kit.

    Sorry we can’t help.

    Please email again if further information is required.

    Regards
    Gerry

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    Re: Transalp vj centre stand

    Are you sure that your machine can take a centre stand?

    The early models didn't have the mounting lugs for a centre stand on the bottom of the frame, as stated in the reply you got.

    Look for the lugs before you order a stand - the lugs should be on the frame in the area below the rear engine mount.

    As for the price - an after market stand for an @ costs just as much, so the honda item is well priced and it'll come with a lifting handle as standard - the after market ones don't.

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    Re: Transalp vj centre stand

    Hi, my local Honda dealer told me that a centre stand for my '98 xl600vw was no longer available from Honda, they could only get an aftermarket part for £144.00. Thanks but no thanks.

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    Re: Transalp vj centre stand

    Quote Originally Posted by bozzer View Post
    Hi All,
    I have become so fed up with the lack of centre stand on my TA600V 1988 VJ that i bit the bullet and tried to order one from David Silver.
    They mailed me back stating that Honda do not list one for the above but they do list one for a 1989 model which has a different frame no.
    Does anyone know if this will fit.

    p.s. A bit of a shock at £98.75 + del but I do need to find one.
    Please see below the reply from David Silvers. I have been very impressed with them during the TA rebuild.
    Thanks

    Well I fitted one on my 1985 'alp, It was not the Honda one, but it is too far back to remember whose...
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