Center stand removal, why not?
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Steel
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Sorry for the confusion. Allow me to clarify...
Getting Drunk - Not an option... gonna happen... case (pun intended) closed.
Hollow Pionts - Optional. More devastating wound cavity. Thoughts?
Practice Rounds - I like to shoot, and I'm thinking that once the foot shot is executed the fun is going to die down quickly. Target(s) for practice rounds are optional. Thinking neighbor's car, and any and all door-to-door salespeople, witnesses and general ne'er-do-wells that may be perusing the neighborhood. Thoughts?
Capt. Bob
Bilge pump. A novel idea.
Maybe he just can't "get it up" 
FJRay
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And the primary reason for not taking it off is your balls will fall off. Just ask Mr. Bust. :yahoo:
Steel
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Bluesman, now you're talking. Tire mileage sucks, I don't care who you ask. I would recommend a generous application of cold-weld to the outside of the rims and then pushing the bike through deep sand to insure a proper application of sand to the rims. This should increase traction in turns. As the FJR is a large bike, I suggest getting your wife and your mother-in-law to assist in the sand push.
Murph
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Could it be that this is the first time this question has ever been asked on this forum?!!??
Ahhh... Now I see, Steel is from the great nation of Texas. My secondary home state. Good man Steel!
madmike2
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Er...uhm...did you read post # 18? For your reading enjoyment I quote the pertinent section:
For more reading pleasure: center stand site:fjrforum.com
The only bikes I've seen blow over were on their center stands. I would think the side stand is quite a bit more stable, generally.
Hit the Road Jack
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I have had bikes in the past (big block Suzuki's come to mind) from which I removed the center stand. In addition to weighing alot, they interfered with the 4-1 headers that I had, when retracted.
However, I could still use the center stand for maintenance (oil / tire changes, etc.) by temporarily inserting a large phillips-head screwdriver into the center stand mounting lugs and hoisting the bike up. You may not be able to use a screwdriver on the FJR, but you could still remove it for everyday riding and still temporarily re-install it for maintenance.
However, I could still use the center stand for maintenance (oil / tire changes, etc.) by temporarily inserting a large phillips-head screwdriver into the center stand mounting lugs and hoisting the bike up. You may not be able to use a screwdriver on the FJR, but you could still remove it for everyday riding and still temporarily re-install it for maintenance.
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Murph
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madmike2
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flyball
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Considering my very delayed response ( I have legitimate excuses) I assume you have already gotten VERY drunk, fired off at least a box of practice rounds and done some serious damage to your metatarsals. But just in case here are my thoughts:
Getting drunk... yeah that doesn't require thought
Hollow points... I agree, use them, more damage on the exit wound
Practice rounds.... go green, shoot at the empty cans/bottles, that's recycling Texas style
Oh and I recommend you shoot your left foot since you ride an AE and don't need it to shift.
My SiL has a bike with a chain and no center stand. What a PITA to do any T-CLOCK maintenance.
As for the tangent... firearms, like bikes, are things done and put away for the day BEFORE the drinking starts.
As for the tangent... firearms, like bikes, are things done and put away for the day BEFORE the drinking starts.
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charismaticmegafauna
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Some..., actually like working on motorcycles -- and enjoy the added difficulty.
Go figure....?
Knifemaker
Not me
I guess my question here would be , How hard is it to put the centerstand back on when you need it?
I know my old RD400 I used to race had a centerstand. but do to regulations it had to be removed. I found that I only had to cut the pivot "axle" in two pieces, and I could quickly re-attach the centerstand to work on the bike. Removing the stand was just a matter of pulling the two pieces out.
I have not crawled under my bike (recently) so I am not sure if something like this could be done for the FJR.
KM
I know my old RD400 I used to race had a centerstand. but do to regulations it had to be removed. I found that I only had to cut the pivot "axle" in two pieces, and I could quickly re-attach the centerstand to work on the bike. Removing the stand was just a matter of pulling the two pieces out.
I have not crawled under my bike (recently) so I am not sure if something like this could be done for the FJR.
KM
Why would I keep my center-stand...........
.....because I have picked up a nail in my back tire........more tham 300 miles from home........twice !!!!
.....because I have picked up a nail in my back tire........more tham 300 miles from home........twice !!!!
Good call...
Reminds me of an old Chinese proverb:
"Flat tire while on sidestand makes bike sleep on side. -- Confucius"
animalrooster41
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Wow, this has been very entertaining, I feel completely welcomed now as the fng! That was my first cherry popping dumb question here. I am overwhelmed with your insightfullness (is that a word?) and genuine care for my feelings (and my center stand!). I am proud of how you all came together on this one and feel honored to be a part of this community. If anyone needs help in the future (loading guns, aiming, maybe even squeezing the trigger) I am allways available. The only problem is from now on, I will expect nothing less from you guys, so don't let me down! I have changed my mind and decided out of spite to everyone here to rip the center stand off my bike, throw it to the ground and shoot the left tire off with my 45.
Dammit, I'm bringing my bike back to the dealership. I didn't get a left tire on mine. :angry:
