center kick stand

mr.niftie · July 14th, 2009, 05:35 PM

I read an article a while back that said these bikes had a center kick stand.
Was the author mistaken or did the previous gen 250 have one?

Alex · July 14th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Pre-gens have one. Current gens don't. I used it all the time on our pregen, and miss it on the new one.

Snake · July 14th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Having a center stand makes it easy to clean the bike and do maintenance. No need to buy a rear stand.

dimeified · July 14th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Are any aftermarket center stands available for the 08+ ?

Alex · July 14th, 2009, 06:46 PM

I haven't seen any. The lower fairing design makes it hard for me to picture how one would be offered, at least without modifying the stock fairing a bit.

noche_caliente · July 14th, 2009, 08:09 PM

welcome Bill - one of my very first posts on another forum was the same thing!

Sadly there isn't really anything available, which is unfortunate, as I grew up with my dad's bikes having them and really grew to appreciate them! I have a rear stand which does well, but it's not as convenient imho...

dimeified · July 15th, 2009, 06:06 AM

Thanks kim. I just got my bike permit friday, and went to a dealer saturday to find an 09 250r, which is being delivered today, i can't wait! I do wish it had a center stand though, too bad.

TrueFaith · July 15th, 2009, 06:18 AM

I doubt you'll ever see an aftermarket center stand offered for the new-gens. The bike is too low, there's really nowhere to mount it and cornering clearance would be a big problem. I'm sure that won't stop someone from eventually trying to retro fit one on their bike and we'll read about how he pivoted himself into the woods on a corner somewhere...if he survives.

July 14th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#1
mr.niftie 4 Season Need 4 Speed Name: Mike Location: Oakville, ON, CAN Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, 2009 (GONE) Honda CBR250RA, 2011 Posts: 64	center kick stand I read an article a while back that said these bikes had a center kick stand. Was the author mistaken or did the previous gen 250 have one?

July 14th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Pre-gens have one. Current gens don't. I used it all the time on our pregen, and miss it on the new one. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 14th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I haven't seen any. The lower fairing design makes it hard for me to picture how one would be offered, at least without modifying the stock fairing a bit. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 14th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome Bill - one of my very first posts on another forum was the same thing! Sadly there isn't really anything available, which is unfortunate, as I grew up with my dad's bikes having them and really grew to appreciate them! I have a rear stand which does well, but it's not as convenient imho... __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	I doubt you'll ever see an aftermarket center stand offered for the new-gens. The bike is too low, there's really nowhere to mount it and cornering clearance would be a big problem. I'm sure that won't stop someone from eventually trying to retro fit one on their bike and we'll read about how he pivoted himself into the woods on a corner somewhere...if he survives.