Triumphrat

kayaker · 11-07-2009, 12:20 PM

Yesterday I traded my 08 Versys for a left over 08 Tiger. I am thrilled about my purchase. I have a few questions though mainly about using a paddock stand and the use of a center stand...

On my Versys I bought a T-Rex front and rear stand and used the stand with 10mm spools... easy. As for the Tiger I cannot see a way of lifting the bike using a rear stand. The Back brake is mounted under the rear swingarm on one side, and I cannot use the the rubber coated part of the stand to go under the swingarm.

I thought about putting a rod through the rear axle to use with the stand.. However, I'm afraid I'd ruin the axle. As for a center stand.. I was thinking about the SW-motech center stand... Can tires be changed using a center stand? All comments are appreciated.

Mike

Hozer · 11-07-2009, 12:46 PM

I've changed both with the stock Triumph center stand.
John

Tiger-G · 11-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy the Tiger !!

jum649 · 11-07-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

I thought about putting a rod through the rear axle to use with the stand.. However, I'm afraid I'd ruin the axle. As for a center stand.. I was thinking about the SW-motech center stand... Can tires be changed using a center stand? All comments are appreciated.

Mike

I've got sliders/bobbins on mine that are attached to a spindle that passes through the rear axle. Works well.

kayaker · 11-07-2009, 09:04 PM

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I've got sliders/bobbins on mine that are attached to a spindle that passes through the rear axle. Works well.

What kind are they and where did you get them? Thank you..

MB

jum649 · 11-07-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

What kind are they and where did you get them? Thank you..

MB

I think they're R&G spindle sliders.

kayaker · 11-07-2009, 09:30 PM

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I think they're R&G spindle sliders.

Thanks I'll check it out

jum649 · 11-08-2009, 06:12 AM

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kayaker · 11-08-2009, 08:30 AM

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Found a companny in the US That sells them. Now for some reason the horn doesn't work???

keystiger · 11-14-2009, 06:39 PM

I have used the stock center stand on both my '05 Tiger and 98 Sprint. For everything from tires (front & Rear) to complete engine tear down and rebuild (Sprint) and it worked excellent on both. Why reinvent the wheel? Just roll.