How many of you (centerstand)

Josh_kcco · March 10th, 2014, 04:00 AM

Have it actually use your center stand?
Been debating to myself if I should take it off or not.

Sirref · March 10th, 2014, 04:08 AM

Leave it on as it's miraculously useful when you want to clean your chain, swap a sprocket, or change your oil, etc.

Motofool · March 10th, 2014, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

Have it actually use your center stand?.............

I never use the side stand, as I love the center one.

csmith12 · March 10th, 2014, 05:15 AM

Take it off, see if you like it. You can always put it back on.

The center stand was one of the first things to go on my pregen but I have rear stands as well.

NevadaWolf · March 10th, 2014, 06:27 AM

As both a former pregen and now newgen owner I can say the two biggest changes I miss are the reserve and the centerstand.

Used it heavily due to limited storage space and during minor upkeep.

dcj13 · March 10th, 2014, 06:38 AM

Centerstand allows me to park bike between cars in garage. Centerstand is very useful for adjusting/cleaning chain and removing rear wheel.

DEFY · March 10th, 2014, 06:47 AM

Someone stole mine and replaced it with a side stand! It would be more useful having a center stand then a side one.

Rogue · March 10th, 2014, 08:14 AM

I would love to have a center stand on mine. They're so useful for quick maintenance and storage - not to mention I wouldn't keep tripping over the rear stand every time I walk past the bike in the garage.

baxtc1 · March 10th, 2014, 08:16 AM

As with the above mentioned uses for general maintenance, I will be replacing fork seals and bushes, when the parts turn up, and the centre stand will be most useful for that.

EMSRacer07 · March 10th, 2014, 09:28 AM

Yea the maintenance assist with the centerstand is a plus. I got rid of the side stand and just use the centerstand.

Josh_kcco · March 10th, 2014, 10:50 AM

the only time I use the center stand is when I park in the parking lot of my work. or when in the garage for maintained but I bought a rear swing arm stand..

maybe the life of the indecisive....

ill just remove it and see if I like it. im just a tad lazy when it comes to things like this..
...

InvisiBill · March 10th, 2014, 11:45 AM

I use my EX500's centerstand every time I get gas, in addition to all the other uses that have been posted.

komohana · March 10th, 2014, 01:41 PM

I use mine a lot...if I didn't have one I would HAVE to find an alternate way to get the wheel/s off the ground...mainly for maintenance and cleaning..and refueling as stated above

choneofakind · March 10th, 2014, 04:23 PM

I took mine off. I kept it and still use it for servicing. If you take it off, KEEP IT!

I never used it other than in the garage. Now I just have a rear stand. Both methods have their perks and downsides.

fishdip · March 10th, 2014, 04:39 PM

The service stand saved the back side of my bike in the crash I just had.

abandonhope16 · March 11th, 2014, 07:10 AM

I use it for service and when I'm parked in the garage. I feel the bike has a smaller footprint when on the center stand and takes up less space. As a result, I can fit 2 cars and the kids wagon, stroller, etc without much fuss. Its under the bike, I dont really see it and its useful to me; I wouldn't take it off.

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · March 11th, 2014, 02:01 PM

Wow, lots of people like this centerstand..... I couldn't wait to get mine off when I bought my rear stand and I haven't regretted it since.

Felipe the Ant · March 11th, 2014, 03:31 PM

bro do you even center stand?

they're too heavy

Josh_kcco · March 11th, 2014, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felipe the Ant

bro do you even center stand?

they're too heavy

actually they weigh like a pound... lol

Josh_kcco · March 11th, 2014, 09:12 PM

so i took it off today (centerstand) going to give it a test run and see if it i like it.

xxgibeastxx · March 11th, 2014, 11:54 PM

My 00 EX250 doesnt have one but my 06 Ninja 250 has one. The 06 is a parts bike and the center stand has been a life save when taking this bike apart. Been great to have. After everything is taken off will see if I can attach the center stand to my 00 EX250 if its possible.

poorfatjames · March 13th, 2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

actually they weigh like a pound... lol

and that weight is at the very bottom center of the bike...exactly where you'd want it, if it has to be there.

My first bike had a center stand, second didn't. Was so sure I NEEDED one because it really is very useful that I bought an aftermarket center stand. But you know what? I had already adapted to just the kickstand and the centerstand is still sitting in my garage 10 years later. Lol. but you know what? I lie. I didn't adapt, I bought a bike stand lift.

I use my ninja's centerstand about 2/3 of the time.

b.miller123 · March 14th, 2014, 10:50 AM

I took mine off since I have the Muzzy 2-1 exhaust. I didn't really use it as I have rearstands. I can see how it would be usefull if you had limited space or didn't own rearstands.

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Originally Posted by Rogue

I would love to have a center stand on mine. They're so useful for quick maintenance and storage - not to mention I wouldn't keep tripping over the rear stand every time I walk past the bike in the garage.

You need to get a forward handled rear stand. I have one of these and it is by far my favorite stand (I have two other pitbull SS rear stands).

Or you can get a stand with a removable handle.

Insan3guy · March 14th, 2014, 02:46 PM

I use my centerstand every time I get gas. seems to let a few tenths of a gallon more into the tank. If you just use your bike as a commuter I'd say leave it on

Kokosun · March 14th, 2014, 03:38 PM

I use my centrestand ... pretty much all the time when it's in the garage. My Versys doesn't have a centre stand so I can appreciate how useful it is on the ninjette.

n4mwd · March 15th, 2014, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

Have it actually use your center stand?
Been debating to myself if I should take it off or not.

Unless you have a reason to take it off, then leave it on. Its far too useful to get rid of if you don't have to. When you have to work on your bike, you will be glad you left it on.

Josh_kcco · March 15th, 2014, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

Unless you have a reason to take it off, then leave it on. Its far too useful to get rid of if you don't have to. When you have to work on your bike, you will be glad you left it on.

unless you have swing arm stand =]

Yakaru · March 15th, 2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

unless you have swing arm stand =]

I've never had a center stand, but I'll say I've got a swing arm and I can imagine the center being useful FOR standing up the swing arm -- wouldn't have to do the game of standing the bike up off the kickstand just enough to get into the spools while petrified you're going to over do it an drop the poor ninjette.

Racer x · March 15th, 2014, 01:02 PM

My turbo bike is a 2001 frame. I removed the side stand to make room for the shift linkage with lower pegs. Center stand only.I did have to add a stop to mine since the stand rests on the exhaust.

dcj13 · March 15th, 2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

actually they weigh like a pound... lol

One can save even more weight by removing the sidestand and leaning the bike up against a tree or building or something when parking it.

ForceofWill · March 15th, 2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by b.miller123

I took mine off since I have the Muzzy 2-1 exhaust. I didn't really use it as I have rearstands. I can see how it would be usefull if you had limited space or didn't own rearstands.

You need to get a forward handled rear stand. I have one of these and it is by far my favorite stand (I have two other pitbull SS rear stands).

Or you can get a stand with a removable handle.

I have the pitbull (front/rear) with removable handles, love em.

If I didn't have stands, a center stand would be nice. I say keep it.

n4mwd · March 15th, 2014, 04:44 PM

The center stand keeps the spring arm unsprung, which makes it easier to get behind the tire when you need to. I'm also not convinced that the stands are that secure with the pregen. The newgens have a place for spools to go I think.

Another thing about the center stand is that it gives twice the support of the side stand so it will hold the bike up on softer sand than the side stand will. Of course, you should always carry a plate with you to use for that purpose, but if you forgot, you can use the center stand if you have one.

dcj13 · March 15th, 2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by n4mwd

...Another thing about the center stand is that it gives twice the support of the side stand so it will hold the bike up on softer sand than the side stand will. Of course, you should always carry a plate with you to use for that purpose...

A metal cover for a duplex electrical wall box works well as a sidestand plate. An aluminum can (sodapop or beer) works in a pinch

n4mwd · March 15th, 2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dcj13

A metal cover for a duplex electrical wall box works well as a sidestand plate. An aluminum can (sodapop or beer) works in a pinch

I bought a thin steel 3" diameter cover plate for 5 cents at a thrift store a long time ago. I think its something used for electrician work. Fits perfectly in my jacket pocket and is really thin so I never notice its there. Its always there when I need it.

But I still wouldn't trade my center stand for anything. Its just too handy. I've actually been wondering if it would be possible to take a pregen center stand and bolt it to a 300.

March 10th, 2014, 04:00 AM	#1
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	How many of you (centerstand) Have it actually use your center stand? Been debating to myself if I should take it off or not.

March 10th, 2014, 04:08 AM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Leave it on as it's miraculously useful when you want to clean your chain, swap a sprocket, or change your oil, etc.
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March 10th, 2014, 05:15 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Take it off, see if you like it. You can always put it back on. The center stand was one of the first things to go on my pregen but I have rear stands as well. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 10th, 2014, 06:27 AM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	As both a former pregen and now newgen owner I can say the two biggest changes I miss are the reserve and the centerstand. Used it heavily due to limited storage space and during minor upkeep. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.
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March 10th, 2014, 06:38 AM	#6
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Centerstand allows me to park bike between cars in garage. Centerstand is very useful for adjusting/cleaning chain and removing rear wheel.
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March 10th, 2014, 06:47 AM	#7
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Someone stole mine and replaced it with a side stand! It would be more useful having a center stand then a side one.
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March 10th, 2014, 08:14 AM	#8
Rogue Hooligan Name: Robin Location: Central Iowa Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250	I would love to have a center stand on mine. They're so useful for quick maintenance and storage - not to mention I wouldn't keep tripping over the rear stand every time I walk past the bike in the garage. __________________________________________________ Qui patiens est, teres. Teres est, ieiunare. \| Twitter: @Rogue_300 Last futzed with by Rogue; March 10th, 2014 at 01:09 PM. Reason: capitalization
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March 10th, 2014, 08:16 AM	#9
baxtc1 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: South of you blokes. Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '92 GPX 250 (Gone and replaced with '08 V-Strom), 2005 Suzuki C50. Posts: 186	As with the above mentioned uses for general maintenance, I will be replacing fork seals and bushes, when the parts turn up, and the centre stand will be most useful for that.

March 10th, 2014, 09:28 AM	#10
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	Yea the maintenance assist with the centerstand is a plus. I got rid of the side stand and just use the centerstand. __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust
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March 10th, 2014, 10:50 AM	#11
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	the only time I use the center stand is when I park in the parking lot of my work. or when in the garage for maintained but I bought a rear swing arm stand.. maybe the life of the indecisive.... ill just remove it and see if I like it. im just a tad lazy when it comes to things like this.. ...

March 10th, 2014, 11:45 AM	#12
InvisiBill EX500 full of EX250 parts Name: Bill Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Aug '15	I use my EX500's centerstand every time I get gas, in addition to all the other uses that have been posted.
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March 10th, 2014, 01:41 PM	#13
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	I use mine a lot...if I didn't have one I would HAVE to find an alternate way to get the wheel/s off the ground...mainly for maintenance and cleaning..and refueling as stated above __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?
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March 10th, 2014, 04:23 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I took mine off. I kept it and still use it for servicing. If you take it off, KEEP IT! I never used it other than in the garage. Now I just have a rear stand. Both methods have their perks and downsides.

March 10th, 2014, 04:39 PM	#15
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	The service stand saved the back side of my bike in the crash I just had. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

March 11th, 2014, 07:10 AM	#16
abandonhope16 ninjette.org member Name: A Location: NoVA Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 22	I use it for service and when I'm parked in the garage. I feel the bike has a smaller footprint when on the center stand and takes up less space. As a result, I can fit 2 cars and the kids wagon, stroller, etc without much fuss. Its under the bike, I dont really see it and its useful to me; I wouldn't take it off.
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March 11th, 2014, 02:01 PM	#17
FvnnyL3tt3r1ng ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Justin Location: Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.	Wow, lots of people like this centerstand..... I couldn't wait to get mine off when I bought my rear stand and I haven't regretted it since. __________________________________________________ Mods: Offset clutch pressure plate

March 11th, 2014, 03:31 PM	#18
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	bro do you even center stand? they're too heavy __________________________________________________ Trust me, I'm a banana!

March 11th, 2014, 09:12 PM	#20
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	so i took it off today (centerstand) going to give it a test run and see if it i like it.

March 11th, 2014, 11:54 PM	#21
xxgibeastxx ninjette.org member Name: hunter Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 22	My 00 EX250 doesnt have one but my 06 Ninja 250 has one. The 06 is a parts bike and the center stand has been a life save when taking this bike apart. Been great to have. After everything is taken off will see if I can attach the center stand to my 00 EX250 if its possible.
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March 14th, 2014, 02:46 PM	#24
Insan3guy ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Coronado, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 zx6r Posts: 176	I use my centerstand every time I get gas. seems to let a few tenths of a gallon more into the tank. If you just use your bike as a commuter I'd say leave it on
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March 14th, 2014, 03:38 PM	#25
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	I use my centrestand ... pretty much all the time when it's in the garage. My Versys doesn't have a centre stand so I can appreciate how useful it is on the ninjette.
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March 15th, 2014, 01:02 PM	#29
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	My turbo bike is a 2001 frame. I removed the side stand to make room for the shift linkage with lower pegs. Center stand only.I did have to add a stop to mine since the stand rests on the exhaust. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

March 15th, 2014, 04:44 PM	#32
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The center stand keeps the spring arm unsprung, which makes it easier to get behind the tire when you need to. I'm also not convinced that the stands are that secure with the pregen. The newgens have a place for spools to go I think. Another thing about the center stand is that it gives twice the support of the side stand so it will hold the bike up on softer sand than the side stand will. Of course, you should always carry a plate with you to use for that purpose, but if you forgot, you can use the center stand if you have one. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

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