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Message started by webhead on 05/17/11 at 16:39:35

Title: Centerstand?
Post by webhead on 05/17/11 at 16:39:35

Anyone know if you can mount a centerstand on this bike? I didn't realize it until when I got home that it didn't have one.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by NameNotInUse on 05/17/11 at 17:07:36

I don't know if this ever worked out for the op ... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1213581784/4

I think I read some ideas in the tech forum
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1181745927

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by webhead on 05/17/11 at 17:40:15

Thanks. I went through the list. The first post you had was never pursued. They thought it was too big for the bike. I'll keep looking though.

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by Boofer on 05/17/11 at 17:53:00

webhead, We're more about takin' stuff off, then when it gets uncomfortable we put it back. ;D

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by WD on 05/17/11 at 20:05:24

You'll need the frame lugs and stand off of a CB 350/450 twin. And access to a certified welder.

Seen it done, decided it was way too difficult.

If I want a rear stand I'll adapt one of V-twin Manufacturing's 45 HD set-ups. Requires a full sized rear fender though, think I have the only Savage running one at the moment.

Center stand was the first part on each of my Harleys to hit the scrap pile.

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by Gyrobob on 05/17/11 at 20:26:01

I met a fellow out on the left coast who sometimes rode (drove) around with my brother. They both had Suzuki cruiser twins, C50s, I think.

Anyway, this guy was a talented aircraft welder. He made a centerstand for his C50 out of thin wall 4130. It couldn't have weighed more than a couple of pounds.

He had it set up so it just barely held the bike up. It rolled backward only an inch or so past TDC,.. and it would only work on pretty flat ground. The rear tire was only about a half inch off the pavement.

His thinking was that being made of soft thinwall steel, he didn't want to make it work all that hard.

It worked just the way he wanted it to work, and it added very little weight, but I shudder to think how much time he had invested in it.

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by webhead on 05/18/11 at 04:10:49

Sounds like there is no easy "bolt on" solution right now. I appreciate all the feedback. I used to weld floorboards into cars but I haven't done any type of welding in 20 years.

Like to hear the creative stories though. It's amazing how the mind thinks.

Funny Boofer. ;D

Thanks!

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by NameNotInUse on 05/18/11 at 09:05:25

I'd say the bike being so low the center stand wouldn't be worth it. I just assume to craft one from based on the guides here or buy a lift. I really want a lift if only because I like buying random toys for my garage. :D

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by webhead on 05/18/11 at 09:24:31

I think the lift is a good option. I mainly want the center stand for the winter when I store it. Thanks guys. Now to find the perfect lift for it.

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by DangMan on 05/18/11 at 10:15:49

1406010B060207630 wrote:

I think the lift is a good option. I mainly want the center stand for the winter when I store it. Thanks guys. Now to find the perfect lift for it.

http://www.tornbjerg.dk/hp/savagesources/tools/stand/stand4.jpg
http://www.tornbjerg.dk/hp/savagesources/index.php?thump=stand

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by DangMan on 05/18/11 at 10:21:05

better pic.
http://tornbjerg.dk/hp/savage/lift/stand1.jpg

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by Boofer on 05/18/11 at 20:13:35

"I like buying random toys for my garage." Finally, an honest man. Name Not In Use just let out a secret that our wives must never hear. If you see two big guys with guns ride up on Savages, RUN! You have blabbed sensitive information. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by babyhog on 05/19/11 at 05:05:51

Hubby told me yesterday that he found a lift that he thought was for vending machines. After a quick Google search, we found it to be a desk lift/mover. But he said it lifted easily with a handle that can be removed once its up. Around 4" lowered and 9" raised, so it seems it could be adapted easily to lift a bike. He is going to bring it home and see what we can do with it. (But maybe its just one of those "random toys for the garage") LOL

Like this:
http://www.materialflow.com/global/images/part_class_images/full/wesco-desk-mover48-16169.jpg

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by Arnold on 05/19/11 at 06:47:21

Mine stays outside for the winter here in NY, to avoid flat spots I park both tires on wood planks I have cut to size. Hasnt failed me yet.

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by webhead on 05/20/11 at 03:41:54

I have one out there now under the cover the last 2 years. I don't plan on doing it with this one. Great idea though. I like creativity.

Keep em coming!

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by MotoBuddha on 05/20/11 at 11:52:26

If you want to go really old school, there's the type of center stand that's sort of a triangle that loops around the rear tire and pivots on the axle.

Title: Re: Centerstand?
Post by webhead on 05/20/11 at 15:03:17

Oh crap I remember seeing those.