R65 Center Stand

[Professor]

My center stand on my 1982 R65 finally bit the dust. The bottoms of the "legs" are worn out and its getting really hard to move the bike off the stand. Does anyone have a good supply for a good used stand? (I know of IBMWR and have been trolling ebay). I want one of the second generation stands (1982+). A couple of years ago there was a guy who was refurbishing them but I don't have his email on file. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Professor]

BTW, if someone has a picture of the post-1982 (or post-1983) center stand, I'd like to see one.

[Bob_Roller]

The center stand that you currently have, is the 'tang' you step on to get the bike on the center stand, is it about 3 inches or so up from the end of the center stand tube ?

[Professor]

Yes it is. Actually it broke off a few years ago and was rewelded.

A stand currently on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=110556275625 is different than either the microfiche for part number 46522301594 or the one that is currently on my bike.

[Bob_Roller]

I just replaced the original stand on my '81 R65, it was the same as yours, only thing that is different with the stands, is that the later bikes center stands don't have a rubber plug in the end of the left tube, to act as an up stop .

The bikes that came from the factory with the later stand, have a piece of sheet metal welded to the frame tube with a rubber stop attached to it .

Get the upgraded stand, it makes a world of difference, if I knew what a difference the new stand made, I would have replaced the original decades ago !!!!!!!!!!!

The center stand shown in the eBay auction ad, will work fine on your bike, it's the newer style .

[Barry]

A used stand is probably your best bet if you can find a good one. I do wonder if they are not all worn in the same places though.

I had the same problem of the stand going much too far overcentre and the bike being a real struggle to get off the stand. The cure is to build up and thicken the end stops with weld and then grind back gradually testing the stand for a correct fit and angle. The original ends are a laminated construction which I think is is one reason why they wear so I believe the modified stand will be more durable than new. It's now so much easier to get off the stand that I wish I'd tackled it sooner.  

I was going to modify the stand by welding on a later type pedal but it was never a problem to put on the stand and I was eager to get the job finished so I passed on that.

My tubes were not worn through but they were getting thin so as a preventative measure strips of stainless steel were welded on carefully and dressed with an angle grinder. Stainless was used because it will wear better than mild steel and also because the exposed metal will not rust.

[montmil]

I just replaced the original stand on my '81 R65, it was the same as yours, only thing that is different with the stands, is that the later bikes center stands don't have a rubber plug in the end of the left tube, to act as an up stop ...
...Get the upgraded stand, it makes a world of difference, if I knew what a difference the new stand made, I would have replaced the original decades ago!

Put an eBay-scored '83 stand on my '81 R65. Bolted up like it was designed for the R65! 'Alf a mo... it was. World of difference so I posted my well used and dumped hernia belt on eBay.  Truly a world of difference.

Check the ground contact points prior to installation. A bit of weld build up and dressing down with a file might be in order. The stand I scored was cherry.

Monte

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

If I ever get my '79 (frame) up and running again, I will probably look for one of these later stands, too.

In the meantime, I had new feet put on my old stand.

[balibeemer]

I may get a stand made out of stainless steel!
On second thoughts, NO, people may think it's a Harley!

[NC Steve]

Or just put a Reynolds Ride-Off stand on the bike, all your problems will be solved, and you can live happily ever after 99.99% of the time.

[Lucky_Lou]

I may get a stand made out of stainless steel!
On second thoughts, NO, people may think it's a Harley!

[smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif] [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif]nice one.
Lou

[Barry]

I've never seen a Harley on a centre stand.

Do they even have one ?

If they have would it take 2 people to haul it on the stand ?

[Crossrodes]

Barry if you think hauling a Harley onto a centre stand would be difficult you should try hauling a Goldwing onto a centre stand.  I do it regularly but if you don't develop the technique, good luck.

[Barry]

I imagine it would need the right technique and maybe good design too. The heaviest bike I've ever had was a Z900 at
560 Lbs and that was more than heavy enough for me.

Good design can make quite a difference. I tried a friends Suzuki Vstrom recently and found it a bit tall and unwieldy at a a stop. It weighed a little more than ours but putting it on the stand was absolute child's play because there was a well designed pedal on the end of a long extension arm which provided lots of leverage in just the right place.