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ELGOLD C50T · 01-22-2006, 08:42 PM

What's the advantage of a center stand over the factory side stand on the V-Strom? Is one more stable than the other when the bike is parked in the garage, my concern is kids running around the bike and some may even be inquisitve to climb on when no one watches. Thanks for your response(s) in advance.

C2W? · 02-03-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

Centre stand helps with maintenance and yes it can make the bike more stable

At least when it's not moving. . . .

C2W? · 02-04-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

Well I have almost 19,000 miles on my original chain and sprockets and they look to have plenty of life left yet. My mechanic was surprised and says it's because I keep the chain loobed properly. That is easy as I have a Loobman chain oiler and give it a squeeze every tank fill up

As do I (have almost 19,000 miles on my original chain and sprockets and they look to have plenty of life left yet). . . . I clean mine monthly and lube it hot after any ride longer than 200 miles.

btw I was kidding about the bike being stable when it isn't moving as I suspect the center stand doesn't really help stability when you are riding.

Rickster · 02-04-2006, 10:08 PM

I had just under 16,000 miles on my first V Strom (03 DL 1000) when I sold it. I took care of my chain about the same way as "C2W?" describes above. I only had to adjust it twice, and it still looked like new. Rear tire was shot, front had a few thousant left in it.

TravelerKLK · 02-06-2006, 05:28 PM

When the bike is up on it's center stand during fueling, you can get a little more fuel into the tank - depending on how the tank is shaped, of course.

01-22-2006, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ELGOLD C50T Ditch Magnet Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2007 HD STREET GLIDE Location: TORONTO, CANADA Posts: 189	Why a Center Stand? What's the advantage of a center stand over the factory side stand on the V-Strom? Is one more stable than the other when the bike is parked in the garage, my concern is kids running around the bike and some may even be inquisitve to climb on when no one watches. Thanks for your response(s) in advance. Last edited by ELGOLD C50T; 01-22-2006 at 08:45 PM.

02-06-2006, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
TravelerKLK Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Suzuki C-90 Location: South Florida Posts: 58	When the bike is up on it's center stand during fueling, you can get a little more fuel into the tank - depending on how the tank is shaped, of course. __________________ --Trav "Man's mind, stretched by a new idea, never goes back to its original dimensions." O.W.H., JR.

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Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	I had just under 16,000 miles on my first V Strom (03 DL 1000) when I sold it. I took care of my chain about the same way as "C2W?" describes above. I only had to adjust it twice, and it still looked like new. Rear tire was shot, front had a few thousant left in it.

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