Regarding the stands, as we are both the same age I find the Rapide remains upright better than I do!
Bruce, Are you reducing weight of this large plate?I am interested in making some holes in the plates for my Hills stand. This is what I have come up with. The note that the holes without a dot beside them are 1/2" is cut off. I have left the plate solid between the swingarm pivot and the stand pivot holes.
I would agree the new plates are a heavy addition. I have really enjoyed my Hills stand tho. Kick starting on a center stand is great!Yes and using the same pattern on the other side. And, yes, I could skip a few three burrito lunches and accomplish more!