bikerbrian Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Ive just bought a 98 535 virago.I think its American spec,as there isnt a center stand fitted I bought a pattern one,but just realised there isnt much to get hold of within reach to help heave it up onto this stand.Does anyone know of a grab handle of sorts thats on the market somewhere that could be fitted to help in lifting it when putting it on the center stand??? Failing that I'll probably have to make up something to bolt somewhere near the seat there is a couple of strong points there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddude Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 How about putting a sissy bar on you could ues that to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Nope. Most Cruisers have no centre stand. They may come with fittings for one, but I've only ever seen one Cruiser that actually had one fitted. TBH, it's always going to be a pain lugging 230+kgs onto a center stand. Done properly, you should be using your bodyweight to press down and the fulcrum action of the stand to lever it up, rather than dragging it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Nope. Most Cruisers have no centre stand. They may come with fittings for one, but I've only ever seen one Cruiser that actually had one fitted. TBH, it's always going to be a pain lugging 230+kgs onto a center stand. Done properly, you should be using your bodyweight to press down and the fulcrum action of the stand to lever it up, rather than dragging it. side stands all the way far easier to just dismount and get off, i am with you on this taskmaster having pulled my back out lugging a bloody heavy triumph up on its stand and being in agony all day because i did not do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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