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sfcdjevans · 12-19-2007, 04:19 PM

I'm guessing that the simplicity of the answer will amaze/embarass me. I've never owned a bike without a centerstand. Some of the bikes I'm considering for the "next" bike either don't have an aftermarket centerstand available or the Eri... uh concept of centralized mass design exhaust system, preclude the use of a centerstand. So how do you perform chain, wheel, tire or shock maintenance ect.... without buying stand or when your on the road?

vermicious · 12-19-2007, 04:20 PM

Rear-wheel stand. Generally run around $100 last time I priced them.

Suzuki Rear wheel stand

sfcdjevans · 12-19-2007, 04:23 PM

Yup their not expensive. But I'm not going to carry one around with me when I go somewhere. It is the common sense answer at home.

Gluge · 12-19-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sfcdjevans

I'm guessing that the simplicity of the answer will amaze/embarass me. I've never owned a bike without a centerstand. Some of the bikes I'm considering for the "next" bike either don't have an aftermarket centerstand available or the Eri... uh concept of centralized mass design exhaust system, preclude the use of a centerstand. So how do you perform chain, wheel, tire or shock maintenance ect.... without buying stand or when your on the road?

Like vermicious said rear stand is good to have for a lot of those.

If your on the road and need to lube or adjust your chain you can probably have a buddy tip your bike up on the side stand lifting the rear wheel off the ground.

For shock maintenance, removing the swing arm etc. or anything that like that that will make using the rear stand impossible get a hoist, some straps and some 2x4's and you can hold the bike up with the hoist inside a garage. That's how I do it if I'm removing the forks, or changing the steering head barring etc.

sachiwilson · 12-19-2007, 04:39 PM

Aerostich has your answer. At this page you will find a couple of stands that you can pack along for just that use.

sfcdjevans · 12-19-2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks for the info. I've got a lift at home so major work isn't an issue. See I knew it was simple.

vermicious · 12-19-2007, 05:27 PM

I missed the parts where you said "without buying a stand" and "when you're on the road"

seruzawa · 12-19-2007, 05:37 PM

Simple. If you are going to do long distance riding that will require on the road maintenance buy a different bike.

sarnali2 · 12-19-2007, 06:48 PM

Do your maintenance before you leave?.....

I bolted two pieces of a 2x6 plank together and bolted a 4 ft piece of 1 in. pipe to it for the Snarley Davidson, works great and cost about $30 at Home Depot. Just slide it under the frame and use the pipe to lever it up.

sfcdjevans · 12-19-2007, 08:15 PM

I just got chain issues. At home I clean and lube every week, aprox 500 miles when it's not winter. Last chain went 20k before I noticed some kinks. When not at home I still like to lube every 500 and it has served me well. Would I like a interstate eating non chain drive bike? You bet. Not in the cards right now. Hoping to make that a retirement present to myself. I am a big fan of preventative maintenance, that's what winter is for. Prep'n everything so that nothing goes wrong next spring. And waiting for someone to trade in something that I'm looking for at the dealerships locally.

12-19-2007, 04:19 PM	#1
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 956	So how do I do this without a centerstand? I'm guessing that the simplicity of the answer will amaze/embarass me. I've never owned a bike without a centerstand. Some of the bikes I'm considering for the "next" bike either don't have an aftermarket centerstand available or the Eri... uh concept of centralized mass design exhaust system, preclude the use of a centerstand. So how do you perform chain, wheel, tire or shock maintenance ect.... without buying stand or when your on the road? __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good.

12-19-2007, 04:23 PM	#3
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 956	Yup their not expensive. But I'm not going to carry one around with me when I go somewhere. It is the common sense answer at home. __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good. Last edited by sfcdjevans : 12-19-2007 at 04:23 PM. Reason: don't know my there from my their

12-19-2007, 04:39 PM	#5
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	Aerostich has your answer. At this page you will find a couple of stands that you can pack along for just that use. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

12-19-2007, 04:49 PM	#6
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 956	Thanks for the info. I've got a lift at home so major work isn't an issue. See I knew it was simple. __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good.

12-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#8
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Simple. If you are going to do long distance riding that will require on the road maintenance buy a different bike. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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12-19-2007, 04:20 PM	#2
vermicious Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 552	Rear-wheel stand. Generally run around $100 last time I priced them. Suzuki Rear wheel stand

12-19-2007, 05:27 PM	#7
vermicious Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 552	I missed the parts where you said "without buying a stand" and "when you're on the road"

12-19-2007, 06:48 PM	#9
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	Do your maintenance before you leave?..... I bolted two pieces of a 2x6 plank together and bolted a 4 ft piece of 1 in. pipe to it for the Snarley Davidson, works great and cost about $30 at Home Depot. Just slide it under the frame and use the pipe to lever it up. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "

12-19-2007, 08:15 PM	#10
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 956	I just got chain issues. At home I clean and lube every week, aprox 500 miles when it's not winter. Last chain went 20k before I noticed some kinks. When not at home I still like to lube every 500 and it has served me well. Would I like a interstate eating non chain drive bike? You bet. Not in the cards right now. Hoping to make that a retirement present to myself. I am a big fan of preventative maintenance, that's what winter is for. Prep'n everything so that nothing goes wrong next spring. And waiting for someone to trade in something that I'm looking for at the dealerships locally. __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good.