Centre stand

[tramp]

Think the weight thing applies more to Transalps than varaderos, as the later aint exactly a feather weight to begin with but does have Loadssssss more power. And balancing the varadero while putting on paddock stand wouldnt be easy- hard enough on the tranny without the wifes help

for a quick chain lube I use a big stump of wood under frame and lean over to place on it [no dig at stumpy]

[jasonbc]

How can you compare the convenience of a centre stand to the buggering around of a paddock stand...I’ve had a few of each over the years and just to through the bike up on a centre stand within seconds weather washing it , lubeing the chain or just practicality when out and about gets my vote every time.
As for the extra weight...What weight? Your riding an adventurer /tourer …Not setting land speed records on the fastest thing on two wheels…

I agree 100% i'd be lost without my centre stand, a paddock stand is only any use in a garage or workshop

[saitek]

If I were riding off-road the last thing I'd want catching on things is a centre stand.

But I don't ride off-road and I'm very, very happy to have a centre stand. Much more useful than a paddock stand. For me!

But that's just my opinion....

[mathand1]

Matter of interest....Have any of you fitted a centre stand to the vara?

If so, is it a one man job?...or do you need some sort of lift to get under and fix it in?..

All contributions greatfully recieved..

[saitek]

I fitted an SW-Motech stand on my own, it wasn't difficult. To be honest, another body would just be in the way.

I used a tent peg puller to fit the springs which was probably the hardest part. You'll manage!

[Jackdaw]

Have you spotted the cenntre stand on e-bay?
LOOK HONDA XL1000 VARADERO XL 1000 2001 MAIN STAND
About 7 hrs to go. Looks a bargain