I’ve had a number of bikes, big, small etc and I’ve never had a bike as hard to put on the main stand as the 700. ive strained my shoulder. strained my foot. Airhead Beamers, heavier bikes... easier. sports bikes with main stands.... easier. 650 Trannie..... don’t remember this being hard...

Hi all. Finally managed to acquire an AT I was after for a while. Busy getting things apart / cleaned and back together in my spare time. So, I am looking for a centre-stand to help me clean things up. I am a bit surprised that it didn't come wit one. I saw other people recommending...

Hi - is it me, or are centre stands either a. Rediculously expensive. B. Like gold dust second hand? Does anyone know where I can get one at a fair price? Thanks Transalp XL600V 1999

Lo ! I have got 1999 FX650 with stock rear shock. It was set on medium preload, and I hit thru it quite often while riding with passenger and now and then when riding alone. Now I have set the preload to max, I almost never hit it thru when riding alone and rarely do when I ride with passenger...

Hi guys, me again. Well my bike is 20 this year! On the way home it became a bit more difficult to change gear when at a standstill. I also started to notice the clutch lever seemed to be not fully returning after I pulled it in. By the time I got home, the clutch lever would hardly return...

I've riden lots of bikes in the past & most have had centre stands, but the one on my RD07A has beaten me! My last bike was a Vstrom & that seemed to have a short piece sticking out at the bottom... apply weight & up it went. But on the AT there is no bit sticking out & no amount of heaving...

I know there a few threads on this subjuct but cant find one that answers my question. All I'd like to know is how good are any of the aftermarket stands ? The Honda one costs about £220 according to my local dealer, a Mochech (for example) is about £150, so is the £70 difference worth it or...

Just a quick intro, been around the forums for a while now, mostly Varadero related as I'm on my sixth, was recently temped to change but couldn't find anything new that ticks the boxes (for me) so decided to hunt around for a second bike. Got myself a 2000 model with only 6500miles but had to...

Hello fellow lurkers, Having admired the AT for some time I'm thinking of taking the plunge and may be acquiring one! But which models is considered the best?....... (stands well back and awaits the slanging match to begin) ;) Obviously which ever model you have is the "best" as far as...

I am going to leave my centre stand on the old Vara and I will need one for the new one. What's the general opinion on the forum re; HONDA stands versus other makes like Touratec ....? from what I can see there is about £ 40 between them........

Hi Need front mudguard and fork covers also rear guard (not number plate holder) in black got rearended at standstill by car pushed me into car in front. :(

What bike lift or paddock stands are people using to work on the @?, I have got one of the red manual lifts but cannot get it to go low enough to get it under the belly pan (grinder has been put to work) and it fell off the paddock stand I have (lucky on to the side stand and I was stood next to...

Leave the belly pan on, remove and try to avoid paint scrapage on frame, or just bang on under the block? Me paddock stands aren't working too well on this @, and I'm not really fussed about a centre stand at the mo but I want to drop out the shock and the front wheel at the same time so I was...

For those that are interested, Classic Bike Show with Auto-jumble, club stands and concours competition. At the Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX (close to Maidstone). They have 400 bikes booked in for this event. Club run on Saterday, then open to the public Sunday from 9am. Adults £5 children...

Hi All Looking for a centre stand for an RD04 so that i can change tyres if i get a puncture. I came across a Right hand side stand on the Boano web site. Has anyone got any experience of using these? Right side stand for change wheel must be lighhter, its cheaper, and looks simpler to...

I have just fitted one of these stands to my 2000 varadero, I needed it to fit a new chain and sperockets. It is great, it fits well, is easy to use and feels solid, just what I needed. Steve

Hi all, Something to put in your calendar if your interested. Hastings East Sussex May 6th (May day run) 20,000 bikes expected with trade stands. Just about everything on two wheels + Trikes. Be good to see a group of Africa twins show up.:thumbup: bike1066 - where the ride begins - May Day...

Right then, now that I've got your attention - what would you do with the aforesaid "untold millions". Me, I'd build (or rather fund the building of) a main line steam engine to take the world speed record, which currently stands at 125.88 MPH and is held by 4468 Mallard. When I say "currently"...

Just in case anyone has £28 burning a hole in their pocket, check out this bargain, "condition C" (I wonder what the C stands for???) Hard to get Africa Twin part!!!! £28........ Really...

After trying to walk in London in the rain yesterday I propose a new legislative programme: Nobody be allowed an umbrella without first taking a theory and practical test. All newly qualified umbrella users to have the size of their umbrella restricted for the first two years. Anyone accused...