Main stand types

[jamestnewsonr65]

Before I tore down my 81/83 65ls I noticed the main stand was a real pain in the arse to use. Would almost give you a hernia!

Over the years did this get modified and are there anyoptions to make this easier to use. The pic below shows it in use before I set about turning the bike into a pile of metal.

[jamestnewsonr65]

Sorry  for the image size, the iPad mini doesn't do image resizing that we'll.

[montmil]

Oh, how I feel your pain. [smiley=wall.gif] As did I, you have the US Civil War "Mini Ball" centerstand. Argh...

The ground contact points do not appear to be worn too flat but there may be sone stand-to-chassis wear that gives the unit an over-center look.

Yes, the stand design changed late '82 on. Beside having better geometry, the stand has a proper foot pad that doesn't destroy the sole of your boot.

Found the replacement for my '81 'hernia inducer' for cheap on eBay. Simple swap out and so much easier.

[jamestnewsonr65]

Am I right in thinking this I'd the updated design?

[montmil]

Datssa da one!

Confirm it's for an R65 frame. Unsure if other R-models shared same.