I'm having a problem installing my new Revco centerstand rubbing the exhaust.

[cokebottle10]

I have a 99 I/S. I used the Sears jack to raise the bike. Then I placed two jack stamds under the crash bars under the saddle bags, I removed the Sears jack and let the bike set on the two jack stands and the front wheel. The bike is stable and installing the centerstand was easy without the spring. Once I had it bolted inplace I lifted it to see where to install the up stop.

The problem is the back of the centerstand foot pedal hits the exhaust. Stock exhaust. I loosen the three bolts that hold the centerstand and tried to move it to the left but it was a tight fit and would not move. I placed a jack between the two parts of the centerstand that hit the ground and spread them a little. This helped but it still rubs the exhaust.

I'm not sure if the jack stands under the staddle bags are causing the exhaust to flex out and this is causing the centerstand to hit. I don't think so, but maybe?

I can take a grinder to the back side of the foot pedal and remove a 1/16 of a inch and all would be fine. but I hate to take a grinder to a brand new shiney part.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, David in Fletcher.

[Firefighter]

I have a 2000 IS and my center stand (Rivco) does not hit. The up stopper on mine is mounted on the forward stud ( tailpipe hanger left side ) and it still has some adjustment left. I would rather make a different stopper than grind that expensive stand ( I think they are gold underneath that chrome ). Hopefully you can find a way, let us know. My center stand is the best investment I have made on my Valk followed by the cruise control.   Firefighter

[cokebottle10]

I ended up grinding the back of the peddal just a little. It was not a problem with hitting the bottom of the exhaust, it was hitting/rubbing on the outside of the muffler. Once the foot peddle passed the outter most point of the muffler it was fine. Where I ground it it will not show.

Putting nickels in the spring to spread it worked well. Getting them all in was a pain but it was easy to install with the nickels.

Note to others. This centerstand came with two grab rails. One for each side. When mounting them on the I/S you have to drill a hole for the rear mount in the trunk mounts. Be carefull when drilling these holes because wires run behind the trunk mounting brackets close to where you need to drill.

Over all I like the centerstand. It looks good, the bike is stable on it and it is easy to lift the bike. I now have a way to change a tire on the road if needed. However with the tall Auston taxi tire that i have the center stand will not fully lift the tire off the ground. This should not be a problem with a M/C tire or C/Ts that are wider and lower.

Thanks, David in Fletcher NC.

[gordonv]

Over all I like the centerstand. It looks good, the bike is stable on it and it is easy to lift the bike. I now have a way to change a tire on the road if needed. However with the tall Auston taxi tire that i have the center stand will not fully lift the tire off the ground. This should not be a problem with a M/C tire or C/Ts that are wider and lower.

So the bike on the stand is not lifting the CT off the ground, but only making it stable standing upright?

A 1/4 or a 2/4 under the center stand would lift the rear off the ground enough to allow changing the CT while on the road?

[Firefighter]

I don't have a CT yet but plan to next time. My stand lifts the tire maybe an inch, I normally roll the rear tire up on a 2x6 then lifting is easy, like a powered lift. I use the stand for cleaning and maintenance. I have had to change tires out in the middle of nowhere, not the Valk but other bikes.
   Firefighter

[cokebottle10]

Hey Gordonv,

The Auston taxi tire was about a inch and a half higher than the worn out MC tire I replaced. It looks like most people are using the 205/65-16 CT for replacement. These are shorter or about the same as a stock MC tire. I don't think that changing out the tire on the road will be much of a problem. I use a ratchet strap to raise the tire and get the shocks off anyway. Even with the bike on the centerstand and a little on the tire it still does feel stable.

Also the fixed part of the centerstand hangs down so I no longer need the wood adapter to raise the bike with the Sears jack. All I need is a 2X4 layed flat to fill the space.

Thanks, David in Fletcher NC.

[MarkT]

Just pick your spot to lift the bike, like a curb around a parking lot - back the bike on the pavement with the tire on the top of the curb so when you pull it back it will be suspended off the curb.