Center Stand

[Tundra]

I saw a 1800 Valkyrie today with a center stand. I didn't know that was an option. Owner states it is a Goldwing stand and works fine. (which makes sense)
  Anyone do this? It's about $500 bucks from Mother Honda although could prove priceless for tire changes and maintenance. I'm not certain if it would be an issue regarding ground clearance for twisties?

[Crabballs]

I saw a 1800 Valkyrie today with a center stand. I didn't know that was an option. Owner states it is a Goldwing stand and works fine. (which makes sense)
  Anyone do this? It's about $500 bucks from Mother Honda although could prove priceless for tire changes and maintenance. I'm not certain if it would be an issue regarding ground clearance for twisties?

Got one on my Valk, bolts right in since the Valk is a Goldwing.  I picked it up on eBay for less than $100.  Check there as these are new take-off from trike conversions.  A 2017 and older wing will work.

[st2sam]

I bought a brand new Honda GW stand for under $300.00.

Granted it was six years ago.

Could they have gone up in price that much?

As far as ground clearance? You'll scrape a lot more stuff before the stand.

[Crabballs]

I bought a brand new Honda GW stand for under $300.00.

Granted it was six years ago.

Could they have gone up in price that much?

As far as ground clearance? You'll scrape a lot more stuff before the stand.

There's a bunch of used ones on eBay in the $50 range.  Just do a quick search.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333628374794?

And here's a brand new one for $99.89 w/free shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193398266304?

[Jack B]

Yes lots of used ones around check your Honda dealer
And because the wheels are inch taller the bike goes up very easy, but both tires almost touch the ground.

[Bill Havins]

The center stand is nice to have.

In addition to the stand, there is a rubber bumper that you need.  When the stand is up, it rests against the bumper and keeps it from banging when you hit big bumps as you go down the road.  The rubber bumpers are available from the online Honda parts outlets.

Bill

[Agedwards63]

You'll also need the exhaust shield off an F6B it has the little divot in it you can see it in the picture of the Blue Bike you can get all the parts for about $200 bucks a little more if you buy a new centerstand vice take off, mine is "neat" saves some space and I use it for fluid checks mainly

[Tundra]

All great information, Thanks all

Another parting thought...Can you keep the belly pan on with the center stand?

[Jack B]

All great information, Thanks all

Another parting thought...Can you keep the belly pan on with the center stand?

Yes you can

[Tundra]

Once again Jack...Thank you