Triumphrat

timritaharry

hi, received centrestand today for tbs up to 99, my models a 2000 , dealer says i can send it back but before i do ,would it be worth the effort to modify it like some people have?
any advice much appreciated.

MickMaguire

pm johnyC he did this and it was no small amount of work.

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timritaharry

mick, thanks but im not allowed to pm till ive made 10 posts !

MickMaguire

Ill pm him for you

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timritaharry

mick, weighed it up again tonight when i got home from work , looks to big a job, so ive parcelled it up and sent it back, now looking for a suitable paddock stand like you suggested ,thanks, tim.

johnyC

tim,

If I had the job to do again, I think I'd modify a t'bird stand by extending the legs. Here's the link to the job I actually did:

99 tbs centre stand on 2000 tbs

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johny. the boy's happy, leave him alone.

timritaharry

johny, thanks for the reply after reading what you went through to make it fit im glad i sent it back ! now looking at the abba lifting stand , thanks.

lancashirelad

The abbastand is a bit OTT for simple maintenance, I bought one then sold it on ebay, I've just bought a paddock stand for my 04 TBS it works ok. Got the stand for £15 at Rufforth autojumble, its a Micron one, was a bargain...
You could try mine before you buy I live in Colne but work Accy way.

timritaharry

lancashirelad, thanks for the offer , does the micron have any model name/numbers ? is it complete or do you need bobbins etc ? is it a two man job (what stops the bike rolling forward as you lift the rear end at an angle whilst on the side stand ) never used one before. thanks.

lancashirelad

No model numbers or anything, mine has 4 wheels which is more sturdy, uses cups so you don't need bobbins, I found it a lot easier than the abbastand, the abba takes to long to use for quick chain lube etc.
Theres a good article about stands in RIDE this month.
First time is a bit unnerving, I just put bike on the side stand, adjust the cups & it lifts easy, no attempt to role forwards.
Look at www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk theres a pic of a Micron Rear Super Stand, similar to mine, except its only got 2 wheels not 4 like mine.