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[darth davidson]

I have heard a lot about this item, however the reviews appeared to be not that great. Is it true that this particular bike is too high for the stock center stand and becomes unstable on it ? I would like to know before pitching almost $300 bucks for it!!!

Thanks!

[miker]

Dont know about that one but the HD stand is like teetsonabull with the factory exhaust configuration....dont ask....

[SneakyPete]

I have heard a lot about this item, however the reviews appeared to be not that great. Is it true that this particular bike is too high for the stock center stand and becomes unstable on it ? I would like to know before pitching almost $300 bucks for it!!!

Thanks!

I have one on my '04 SEEG with no issues, works great and very stable.  Can't see why it would be any different on your bike.  The HD centerstand sucks.

[darth davidson]

I just emailed the company. this is the response I got:
"Yes, we add an extra 1/4 inch to these bikes for good stability. Give us a call to order this custom size. Price is the same and it will take a day to build.

Rod Brakhage (iPhone)
President/Wheeldock Co."

[SneakyPete]

The only difference between my bike and yours is the ride height likely due to different size wheels which would require a slightly taller stand.  When you say stability I'm thinking tipping over, so unless they're making the stand wider, I would say it is taller due the the wheel size difference

[darth davidson]

The only difference between my bike and yours is the ride height likely due to different size wheels which would require a slightly taller stand.  When you say stability I'm thinking tipping over, so unless they're making the stand wider, I would say it is taller due the the wheel size difference

That's exactly what I tried to say. If the stand is too short or too narrow the bike will tip over. In this case is the height rather than the width, but at the end the bike will rest on its side regardless.

Thanks

[marksnc]

I have the Wheeldock center stand on my Road Glide Ultra SE and it works great.  It takes a little practice to get it extended.  I highly recommend it.

[Ironhorse]

I've been tossing this around my head for a while as I really miss the center stand I had on my old '01 Ultra. My concern is ground clearance. My '06 Ultra has been lowered with Street Glide shocks in the rear and shorter Progressve springs up front. It now sits as low as a Street Glide and I am scraping everything. I removed the floorboard spaces and raised the boards to the highest setting. Last weekend I tore off the kickstand spring so I am really concerned about height clearance. Is anybody on a Street Glide experiencing clearance issues with their centerstand?

[BigLew55]

Is anybody on a Street Glide experiencing clearance issues with their centerstand?

I have an '09 FLHX with the HD centerstand, and it looks quite abused.  I consider myself a 50%-60% percent rider, and drag the centerstand in corners occasionally.  I would think anyone who considers themselves a 70%-80% rider would have cause for concern, at least with the HD version.

[grc]

I've got a Rivco center stand on a SEEG, which sits lower than the current SESG's, and I've never come close to touching the stand during cornering (but my footboard supports are ground down pretty well).  The only place it could possibly touch is at the mounting plate under the frame, like when traveling over a speed bump, because the bolt heads do extend down beyond the lowest portion of the frame.  I figured when I first looked at installing it many years back that I'd have to lay the bike down to actually cause the feet or the operating arm to touch.  The stands with larger and more extended operating levers may be different.

A good center stand is worth it's weight in gold, and they should be standard equipment IMHO.  Plenty of other bikes that cost one heck of a lot less than a Harley do have them as standard equipment.  And some, like BMW, are actually electro-hydraulic and operate with a button, no huffing and puffing required.


Jerry

[LoneStar CVO]

+1 for the Wheeldock stand.  I have one on my 2011 CVO Road Glide.  By far the easiest to use centerstand I've ever used.  Easy to install and a breeze to put the bike on and off it, particularly if you are used to centerstands.  Be sure you get the custom version they make for these CVO bikes as discussed in this tread and others.  The one difference on this stand is that it doesn't elevate the rear wheel off the ground, but if you need that you just slip a 1/2" or so piece of plywood under the feet.  I have a RIVCO stand on my 2003 Ultra, and it's relatively easy to use, but does require some muscle.  However, RIVCO stands for '09 and later HD's won't work on these CVO bikes due to clearance issues with the passenger footpegs.  Some of my riding buddies have the HD stands and really dislike them, which I would agree with after trying them - balance is off and the footpeg is not well placed.  I've read about folks dragging the Wheeldock stand - I haven't experienced that yet, but I'm careful to avoid speedbumps and the like.  I've been through some tight cornering with it also and no issues with it dragging there either.

Good luck -

[darth davidson]

+1 for the Wheeldock stand.  I have one on my 2011 CVO Road Glide.  By far the easiest to use centerstand I've ever used.  Easy to install and a breeze to put the bike on and off it, particularly if you are used to centerstands.  Be sure you get the custom version they make for these CVO bikes as discussed in this tread and others.  The one difference on this stand is that it doesn't elevate the rear wheel off the ground, but if you need that you just slip a 1/2" or so piece of plywood under the feet.  I have a RIVCO stand on my 2003 Ultra, and it's relatively easy to use, but does require some muscle.  However, RIVCO stands for '09 and later HD's won't work on these CVO bikes due to clearance issues with the passenger footpegs.  Some of my riding buddies have the HD stands and really dislike them, which I would agree with after trying them - balance is off and the footpeg is not well placed.  I've read about folks dragging the Wheeldock stand - I haven't experienced that yet, but I'm careful to avoid speedbumps and the like.  I've been through some tight cornering with it also and no issues with it dragging there either.

Good luck -

I just ordered one . I spoke with Rod the company president and told me to get the part # CS-09+1/4" , Which is the custom for the FLTRUSE.
I will report back when I install it.
Thanks everyone.

[Hotrod50]

I have one on my 2009 FLTRSE3.  I love it.   Rod also makes a great front wheel chock.  I mounted my on my red Harbour Freight lift.

[jayray00SERG]

Very stable on level ground. Never dragged it in twisties or on speed bumps. Learning curve to get good with it. Never coming off.

[Para Bellum]

I have the WheelDock CS on my '08 SEUC, which is lowered 1" front and 1" rear.  I scrape the CS all the time on twisties, tight slow-speed turns, and on speed bumps.  Even so, I won't remove the CS because it is a great thing.