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[Trey767]

I should have done more research, that center stand is worthless the bike is too dam heavy and stand foot peg is too short. Did I install it wrong? it is right under the pass foot rest.

[GOMO]

I did check out the one from EZ UP http://www.wheeldock.com/prod_EZ.shtml
My friends wife who is a small lady lifted the Ultra at a demonstration while wearing flip flops. She said it was no problem at all for her. Don't know much about the H-D version.

[Trey767]

The HD stand just looks pretty, waste of bling bling monies, I'll check out EZ up

thanks
Trey

[gabe]

 i have a HD center stand on my 09 ultra no problem

[103_RK]

I use a center stand thet I believe is made by Rivco.  It is sold at eglidegoodies.com and other places such as ebay.  It works very well, I use it a lot at home for storage and in parking lots.  I have no trouble lifting the weight of my Road king which with the tour pak is over 800 pounds.

[grc]

I use a center stand thet I believe is made by Rivco.  It is sold at eglidegoodies.com and other places such as ebay.  It works very well, I use it a lot at home for storage and in parking lots.  I have no trouble lifting the weight of my Road king which with the tour pak is over 800 pounds.

I also have a RIVCO, the adjustable model designed for the lowered bikes, and while it does work it isn't the simple "step on the lever and pop the bike up" device that RIVCO made it sound like.  Some folks have had excellent results like 103_RK, and others have actually returned them because they couldn't get the bike up on the stand without resorting to things like rolling the tires up on boards first.  I've heard some that claim the ability to pop the bike up onto the stand in flip-flops or even bare feet, but my 170 lbs won't come close to popping my bike up by just stepping on the lever.  I need to grab the saddlebag crash bar and lift up and back while putting all my weight on the lever, and I don't always succeed on the first try.

I think the biggest issue with any of these devices is the fact that they are mounted to the frame crossbrace (dogbone), which tends to be bent, twisted, and possibly not very consistently located.  Small differences in the approach angle of the feet of the stand make a huge difference in the effort levels.  Of course, there is probably a good amount of variation in the actual stands as well.  Combine the variation in the stand with the variation in the frames, and it's easy to see how one person has no problems while another is in danger of developing a hernia.  All I can suggest is buying one with a money back guarantee, so if it doesn't work as described you can just return it. 


I will say this, if you can find a center stand that works well on your bike, it is a great addition.  No more hauling out the motorcycle jack to clean the wheels or store the bike for winter.  It's always amazed me that H-D doesn't include center stands from the factory.  Every bike I've ridden or owned since 1966 had a center stand until I bought my first Harley.

Oh, one other note.  If you like the idea of a center stand but not the effort required to use it, check out a BMW.  Electro-hydraulic center stand, just push a button.

Jerry

[Trey767]

what is the secret to use this stand? HELP I kmow i'm not weak

Trey

[jfh]

what is the secret to use this stand? HELP I kmow i'm not weak

Trey

Trey,
I have the H-D stand on my '09 SERG and love it. Not sure how you are trying to raise the bike onto the stand.  It's nearly impossible to do without first dismounting the bike.  If you raise it while alongside the bike it should be simple.  If you are still having problems getting the bike up on the stand, check to ensure that the feet are facing the correct direction. When on the stand, the flat side of the feet should be facing forward and the ramp side should be facing the rear. If that doesn't help, adjust the height.

[SBB]

Trey,
I have the H-D stand on my '09 SERG and love it. Not sure how you are trying to raise the bike onto the stand.  It's nearly impossible to do without first dismounting the bike.  If you raise it while alongside the bike it should be simple.  If you are still having problems getting the bike up on the stand, check to ensure that the feet are facing the correct direction. When on the stand, the flat side of the feet should be facing forward and the ramp side should be facing the rear. If that doesn't help, adjust the height.

Great post hdfr120, I also have the HD centerstand on my 09 SEUC. (actually have one on all the bikes)
I really like it and it's easy to us.

SBB

 

[Trey767]

HDFR120, you know I'm going to check that when I get home from work today

Thanks so much

Trey

[baddog652]

I used to sell the EZ Up center stand and it had serious issues with the pivot axle working out after months of up and down. I hear they have corrected the issue but after my dealings with the owner when I sold them I'd never use one again. There is another company I found that sells a similar stand for a lot less money. If you go to the bulletpolish.com site he has them NO I am not trying to sell them I am just sharing info. I switched to the Harley Davidson stand and if it is adjusted correctly for height it is a perfect drive off stand. I also like the fact the HD stand mounts in 4 places instead of just two 1/2" bolts through the  existing holes in the cross frame.

[Trey767]

So the wheel is not off the ground, I may have the legs extended to high  nI'm going to check the height.


Trey

[Scotty]

I should have done more research, that center stand is worthless the bike is too dam heavy and stand foot peg is too short. Did I install it wrong? it is right under the pass foot rest.

I had the EZ UP by Wheeldock on my 08 Ultra and the same on my 09 SERG. Very easy
install and I am happy with their product. Have never had the Harley one so cannot compare.

[Trey767]

Hey HDFR120, I did what you posted, I had it way to high and the legs were reversed, it works now. That was totally operator error thank you much


Trey

[jfh]

Hey HDFR120, I did what you posted, I had it way to high and the legs were reversed, it works now. That was totally operator error thank you much


Trey

Trey,

Glad you got it sorted out.

John