FJRBound
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Bike needs new tires; maybe I will put a 190/55 on. Other than slightly taller gearing, is there anything else I should be aware of?
I'm having problems visualizing this. Would you happen to have pix?I use a piece of 1 1/2 inch drain line which I cut off about 12 inches from the flared end. . I slide the pipe over the center stand which makes it very easy to lift. I have no trouble lifting our Gold Wing but can not lift the FJR without this extra leverage.
The other regular 'fix' is to roll the rear wheel on to a piece of wood about 1 to 1.5" thick, no problem getting it up then.I'm having problems visualizing this. Would you happen to have pix?I use a piece of 1 1/2 inch drain line which I cut off about 12 inches from the flared end. . I slide the pipe over the center stand which makes it very easy to lift. I have no trouble lifting our Gold Wing but can not lift the FJR without this extra leverage.
They certainly look similar. But, whatever they've done, there's a world of difference between my Gen IIs and my Gen III ('06 and '10 were both the same, '14 - wow, it's easy!).Very interesting, however the odd thing is the part number for the centre stand is the same for both 2009 & 2014 models - 5P5 - 27111 - 00.
Or have they come out with a new design that is compatible with the older models?.................
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Talking of centre stands, I noticed that on mine the fixing bolts were from the inside, nuts on the outside, so removing it shouldn't require any major surgery.
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Shite. Sorry for the false alarm. I'll go back to sleep.Thanks for the picture, however the bolts that are arrowed are the pivot bolts for the stand, not the fixing bolts that cause all the problems.............They certainly look similar. But, whatever they've done, there's a world of difference between my Gen IIs and my Gen III ('06 and '10 were both the same, '14 - wow, it's easy!). [edit]Talking of centre stands, I noticed that on mine the fixing bolts were from the inside, nuts on the outside, so removing it shouldn't require any major surgery.(Click on image for larger view)Very interesting, however the odd thing is the part number for the centre stand is the same for both 2009 & 2014 models - 5P5 - 27111 - 00.
Or have they come out with a new design that is compatible with the older models?.................[/edit]
I use a 2x4 under the wheel and 1 under the side stand while I get off, then put it on the center stand. I've owned a few other bikes with center stands and my Gen2 is by far the heaviest-feeling and the most difficult to get on the center stand.The other regular 'fix' is to roll the rear wheel on to a piece of wood about 1 to 1.5" thick, no problem getting it up then.I'm having problems visualizing this. Would you happen to have pix?I use a piece of 1 1/2 inch drain line which I cut off about 12 inches from the flared end. . I slide the pipe over the center stand which makes it very easy to lift. I have no trouble lifting our Gold Wing but can not lift the FJR without this extra leverage.
Just don't try to set it on the side stand, you might be disappointed................
Okay, I'm gonna try the not lift the bike thing. As I think about it, I believe I do tug, and worry that some day something's gonna tear. So I'm gonna try to modify my routine. But I have to agree, there is a push down. I know because now I've got a bone bruise or something in my right foot, and I've not been able to get the bike on the stand.I feel it's not simply a 'step down' on the center stand lever, but more of a 'push down' on the center stand lever.
Main thing is: Do not attempt to lift the bike, or even shift it rearwards. Simply step on the center stand lever as you lock your arms and just straighten your leg. When done correctly the bike literally snaps onto the stand.
Please video tape that as I think there would be hours of enjoyment gleaned from it.C'mon you guys. I'm 5' 4.5" and weigh - most of the time - around 128
I can put an FJR on its centre stand
ATGATT or bikini (with mc boots) ?Please video tape that as I think there would be hours of enjoyment gleaned from it.C'mon you guys. I'm 5' 4.5" and weigh - most of the time - around 128
I can put an FJR on its centre stand
Kind of a silly question don't ya think?ATGATT or bikini (with mc boots) ?Please video tape that as I think there would be hours of enjoyment gleaned from it.C'mon you guys. I'm 5' 4.5" and weigh - most of the time - around 128
I can put an FJR on its centre stand
C'mon you guys. I'm 5' 4.5" and weigh - most of the time - around 128
I can put an FJR on its centre stand
Actually a 190/55 is a taller tire and will raise the bike just slightly, making it a bit easier to launch onto center stand. The 55 is a sidewall ratio of the width of the tire.Hey, wait. The 190 is the width, not the height (duh). How does that help with getting the bike on the centerstand?
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