Fitting a Centre Stand on an SV

I'm still trying to get used to not having a centre stand on a bike - I just changed to an SV from a CB500.

I like to FILL the smallish fuel tank, so I was briefly nonplussed on the first fill-up, when I realised on the forecourt that there wasn't a centre stand to staighten it up . . . .

Does anyone know where I can obtain an after-market centre stand.
Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of?

I've been told how dangerous is the practice of sitting atride the bike as you fill up. If a drop of fuel spills onto a hot component, you can barbeque your nadgers - amongst other things!

[Spanner Man]

I think SW Motech do an after market stand for your bike, They used to be available from Motohaus who are in Basingstoke. I can't recall their telephone number but I'll look it up tomorrow and get back to you
Cheers

[ophic]

i think you're more likely to blow your nadgers right off. But i think its fairly unlikely - petrol needs an awful lot of heat or a naked flame to set it off.

I think the only drawback with a centre stand is reduced ground clearance on cornering. Oh and the price - its about £115 iirc. I'd like one myself so if you do fit one, let me know how it goes

if u go onto SVRIDER.COM they have a piece on fitting one .its an american website but i think theyre all (svs) roughly the same.an aftermarket centre stand was fitted there pics and all ,but the stand is mail order i think (comes from germany) riderhaus or something

I have the SW Motech stand on mine. I got it from M&P. I only paid ~£79 in late 2003, but M&P may have been importing direct. They are now listed as one of Motohaus' dearlers, so may be selling at the higher price indicated earlier (~£111).

[ophic]

i may have asked this before but - i believe the kit comes with a handle which fits somewhere to the rear of the bike for hoisting it onto the centre stand. Is this necessary? Can it be done with the existing grab rail?

[Spanner Man]

Motohaus's number is:01256 704909. They aren't a bad bunch to deal with and usually hold good stocks and get it out to you pretty quickly.

Cheers

Sit on the bike to fill it up... Save y'self £115

sorry Martin, i think you meant to buy a Blandit and got the SV by mistake

[BillyC]

Just sit on the bike when you fill it up...

... but if you want to turn your SV into a CB650.. talk to Nick762 who has done just that - by fitting a centre stand


I personally have concerns about ground clearance once the stand has been fitted. Footpegs are designed to move if they touch the ground - the stand won't.