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<blockquote data-quote="BigEd" data-source="post: 48541" data-attributes="member: 161"><p>A few comments about my own experience with stands on a Vincent built to ride rather than to look at. My comments relate to a twin with Girdraulic forks and fully sprung rear. Our bikes tend to differ in suspension set up, wheel/tyre size, etc so your own experience may differ. </p><p></p><p><strong>Tread Down</strong> type centre stand. (I have one of these fitted and it is probably one of the best modifications I have done.)</p><p><strong>Pros.</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Very easy to put on the stand. As I am quite tall I can even put it on the stand before dismounting by pushing my left foot down on the stand extension and pulling back on the handlebars. (The length of the stand legs are set so the rear tyre just touches the ground when on the stand so that there is minimal lifting involved.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It gives a stable upright base when kick starting or working on the bike.</li> </ul><p><strong>Cons.</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Adds a few more pounds to the weight to the bike.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not standard if original looks are important to you.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Vincent Front Stands.</strong> (I have these fitted.)</p><p><strong>Pros</strong>.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Absolutely invaluable out on the road if you have a front wheel puncture. You can pivot them down as a unit to elevate the machine and remove the wheel.</li> </ul><p><strong>Cons.</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can be awkward to deploy and the angle of lean can be precarious depending on the unmodified length of the stand and static suspension height.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Vincent Rear Stand.</strong> (I have this fitted.)</p><p><strong>Pros</strong>.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It is a standard fitment, works well as a rear stand, enables rear wheel removal and supports the rear mudguard. It is actually fairly easy once the stand is released to stand on the right of the bike and lift it on to the stand once you have practiced the technique.</li> </ul><p><strong>Cons.</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fiddly and time consuming for everyday use as the FT115 has to be unscrewed before putting the stand down and tightened up again when putting the stand back up.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It is not recommended to kick start the bike on the rear stand as it may strain the the RFM lugs.</li> </ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Aftermarket Side Stands.</strong> (Not fitted.)</p><p><strong>Pros</strong>.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No lifting involved.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can usually be deployed from the saddle before getting off the bike.</li> </ul><p><strong>Cons.</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not standard if original looks are important to you.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigEd, post: 48541, member: 161"] A few comments about my own experience with stands on a Vincent built to ride rather than to look at. My comments relate to a twin with Girdraulic forks and fully sprung rear. Our bikes tend to differ in suspension set up, wheel/tyre size, etc so your own experience may differ. [B]Tread Down[/B] type centre stand. (I have one of these fitted and it is probably one of the best modifications I have done.) [B]Pros.[/B] [LIST] [*]Very easy to put on the stand. As I am quite tall I can even put it on the stand before dismounting by pushing my left foot down on the stand extension and pulling back on the handlebars. (The length of the stand legs are set so the rear tyre just touches the ground when on the stand so that there is minimal lifting involved.) [*]It gives a stable upright base when kick starting or working on the bike. [/LIST] [B]Cons.[/B] [LIST] [*]Adds a few more pounds to the weight to the bike. [*]Not standard if original looks are important to you. [/LIST] [B]Vincent Front Stands.[/B] (I have these fitted.) [B]Pros[/B]. [LIST] [*]Absolutely invaluable out on the road if you have a front wheel puncture. You can pivot them down as a unit to elevate the machine and remove the wheel. [/LIST] [B]Cons.[/B] [LIST] [*]Can be awkward to deploy and the angle of lean can be precarious depending on the unmodified length of the stand and static suspension height. [/LIST] [B]Vincent Rear Stand.[/B] (I have this fitted.) [B]Pros[/B]. [LIST] [*]It is a standard fitment, works well as a rear stand, enables rear wheel removal and supports the rear mudguard. It is actually fairly easy once the stand is released to stand on the right of the bike and lift it on to the stand once you have practiced the technique. [/LIST] [B]Cons.[/B] [LIST] [*]Fiddly and time consuming for everyday use as the FT115 has to be unscrewed before putting the stand down and tightened up again when putting the stand back up. [*]It is not recommended to kick start the bike on the rear stand as it may strain the the RFM lugs. [/LIST] [B] Aftermarket Side Stands.[/B] (Not fitted.) [B]Pros[/B]. [LIST] [*]No lifting involved. [*]Can usually be deployed from the saddle before getting off the bike. [/LIST] [B]Cons.[/B] [LIST] [*]Not standard if original looks are important to you. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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