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Tomtoms
09-02-09, 12:11 PM
Hi guys,

right, my girlfriend has got a Yamaha YBR 125 and it only has a centre stand...she cant get the hang of it and wants a side stand. (iv told her its not just about brut strength and more of a knack, but she still cant manage it...)

Anyway, Yamaha have discontinued their side stand from the spare parts range as it doesnt have a cut out switch fitted, apparently there is a new regulation that states a side stand has to have a cut out switch.

I have found a generic side stand that literally bolts on to a tube section of the frame and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with aftermarket generic stands.....

here is a link to the one i have found...
http://motorcycleproducts.co.uk/catalogue/universal-medium-side-stand-420mm-p-6113.html?osCsid=fef5f72927949e2a5c3578078e8a25a5

(i will work out what size to choose later as there are 3 different lengths)

any thoughts? or advice...
missyburd
09-02-09, 12:34 PM
Hmmm no advice sorry but I can empathise with the centrestand problem, I hate the things. My CBT instructor spent a good 10 minutes trying to get me to do it but I the bike was too heavy, then I just said, "isn't that a sidestand right there?" and promptly used it, he was surprised for some reason...

Hope you find one anyway. I thought most bikes these days had a sidestand as well as a centrestand if they have one at all?
Tomtoms
09-02-09, 01:16 PM
cheers, well the newer model has both, but her 2007 model only has centre stand!

they are a bit annoying for everyday use....
missyburd
09-02-09, 01:18 PM
cheers, well the newer model has both, but her 2007 model only has centre stand!


Ah fairy nuff. Am sure someone helpful will be along soon :)
Lozzo
09-02-09, 02:32 PM
My CBT instructor spent a good 10 minutes trying to get me to do it but I the bike was too heavy,

You think that a CBT bike is heavy? - it's obvious that you've never tried to pull a GPZ750 Turbo or a GT750 Suzuki onto their centre-stands.
missyburd
09-02-09, 04:33 PM
You think that a CBT bike is heavy? - it's obvious that you've never tried to pull a GPZ750 Turbo or a GT750 Suzuki onto their centre-stands.
no just wasn't used to the weight, it was more the bulk of it that was the pain. It was some japanese thing, can't remember the name offhand but I had a play on a newer cg125 a week after and that was absolutely fine. Probably just having a bad day :oops:
dizzyblonde
09-02-09, 04:37 PM
Don;t worry maria, i know what your on about. could never do the centre stand trick. My body just ain't designed to perform such trickery. Its not about the weight at all, they ain't heavy........especially seeing as though you are much shorter than me too
missyburd
09-02-09, 04:43 PM
Don;t worry maria, i know what your on about. could never do the centre stand trick. My body just ain't designed to perform such trickery. Its not about the weight at all, they ain't heavy........especially seeing as though you are much shorter than me too
I ent that much shorter than you! just cos you like rock boots :smt019 :)

No the weight shouldn't matter, tis all about technique which I couldn't be bothered to master once I saw there was a sidestand :rolleyes:
Tomtoms
10-02-09, 07:41 AM
so does anyone have any advice about the generic side stands in the link above in 1st post?
MattCollins
10-02-09, 07:55 AM
What about your local breakers?

Cheers
mrs mousetrapper
10-02-09, 01:48 PM
I too have a YBR and had trouble with the centre stand when I first got it (and sometimes still do if I'm feeling a bit pathetic!!) But after much practice I have found it's all in the way you stand, i.e. instead of just using brut force and trying to pull it, balance your weight on the stand and it will naturally rock backwards - it's also much easier as the tank gets emptier!!
Tomtoms
10-02-09, 01:52 PM
iv got hold of one from a breakers yard! i will be in the girlfriends good books!!

I wouldnt mind having a centre stand for my SV....Ill just get a paddock stand i think for servicing etc...
missyburd
10-02-09, 02:03 PM
Paddock/abba stand good, much more stable than a centrestand! Especially when you need to use a bit of brute force and a hammer :mrgreen:
yorkie_chris
10-02-09, 02:24 PM
Yeah get an abba or better yet NWS stand.

Centre stand on SV is only good for taking bits out of your leg.
Tomtoms
10-02-09, 02:29 PM
Yeah get an abba or better yet NWS stand.

Centre stand on SV is only good for taking bits out of your leg.


Oh yeah i wouldnt bother fitting one! Will look around the net for the best deals on Abba stands i think....