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damsey

Hi all, this is my first time on this site, im writing to ask anyone if they could give me any advice on fitting a centre stand to my 05 bonneville.
I purchased the stand off of ebay, i got the stand on but can not work out how the spring and bracket attaches ive been trying every way possible for 2 days now with no luck, any advice would be gratefuly received.

thanks dave :???:

Baltobonneville

PM me with your e-mail address and I can send you a scan of the official instructions. Or your postal address and I'll send you paper copies.

Make sure that you install both springs, one inside the other. You'll have to muscle them into place, or work out some kind of lever arrangement. I grabbed the C-bracket with a pair of vise-grips and yanked it into place.

Search TriumphRat for "center stand" or "centre stand" and you should get some hits with posts about techniques for installing it.

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2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.

MarcP1956

The Triumph instructions are good until it gets to the springs. The springs are much easier to install if you remove the left (as you are sitting on the bike) exhaust before trying to install the springs. You then can install the dual springs without a great deal of effort. Also if you are uncomfortable with how close the C bracket is to the chain you can slightly bent the spring attachment point on the center-stand away from you and it will cause the C bracket to "stand" straighter. (I really don't think it would contact the chain, but it seemed a little close to me, and a slight bend corrected the perceived problem.) The C bracket looks like it may rust easy, so if I were doing it over again I would paint it. A little silicone adhesive works well on the little rubber stopper on the left side of the center-stand - they break off easy otherwise. Lock-tite on cleaned threads will help keep things where they should be. Hope all goes well, this was one of my most useful mods. A chain-drive bike with no center-stand didn't make sense.

Shalom, Marc

rodburner

Marc,thats the total opposite of my feelings. The centerstand to me is extra weight,lessened ground clearance and clutters up that area of the bike. I`ve adjusted my chain exactly 3 times in 17,000+ miles.The old chestnut about roadside tire repairs doesn`t seem to fit the modern bike scenario either,because most of us don`t carry tire tools,different size big wrenches for the axle,sockets to remove the shocks and/or a bunch of Torx bits to remove the rear fender or muffler to gain access to the axle,or to get the tire out from under the fender.You don`t check the oil on the centerstand,nor will it permit front wheel removal. And personally,I prefer a nice solid 3 point stance from the kickstand to better protect from parking lot knockovers than 2 close together feet directly under the bike. That is the first piece of hardware I removed from every bike I`ve ever owned. Triumph got it right. I`ll step off now. :asb:

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MarcP1956

Does make oiling and cleaning the chain easier along with other maintenance, I check and change the oil on the center-stand, and I do carry tools with me on long trips. I don't use it to park (plenty safe on the side stand, perhaps safer and the side stand is easier to use), and yes it does clutter the underside a bit. The added wieght down that low is not a factor for me. I like it, it works for me ... we all have different ways of personalizing our rides.

Shalom (Peace), Marc

NewOldSkool

You could always do what I am planing to do... I too have a center stand but I also agree that it is mainly not need for everyday riding. I plan to just insert longer bolts and lifting for a temporary jack like use, when oiling/cleaning chain and what not. But I have already have taken it off, and my plan seemed like it will work when i was removing it... not sure if it the safest way... :-D I know it doesn't help much with fitting it... but just another thought about it.
Mondo

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davidc

I've thought and rethought the center stand addition. Yes, easier for maintenance, cleaning, etc. Since I made a rig for my floor jack to do these things, I've abandoned the idea of getting one. Now I am thinking of a contemporary seat instead.........

But, like many have said, why Triumph does not make it standard is beyond me!

straycatuk

Hi damsey,

I think you may have out bid me on the stand,but I won't hold it against you!

I've had a re-think and have ordered a paddock/workshop stand which uses the centre stand mounts and looks very stable. I don't know how to fit the centre stand,but I hope someone can help.

I'll report on the stand when I get it.


sc uk

Tritonshed

Be interested to see that ? Now 'we' have two....despite having just had the centre stand fitted to the new one, it may be sensible to 'cut our losses' & rather than buy another stand (the older bike doesn't have one), to buy a 'good' paddock stand / lift which suits the Bonnie's, & offset the cost by selling the stand we have. Like the earlier poster, I rely on my insurance Rescue cover in the event of a puncture (sadly) as I can't accomodate that volume of tools etc.

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