Interesting Centerstand 'Problem'

[LiquidRider]

I have a Pre 98 Kat 600, which of course does not come with a centerstand.

But to extend my touring capabilities, I bought and installed one.

Here's the funny part

I have a Bandit shock on the rear to replace the worn stock one, which raises the seat when riding as a side effect (albeit a good one). But in turn, when on the centerstand, the rear wheel actually does not lift off of the ground, but can only barely turn with the hand....

Your opinions?

[reconstyle]

well, the means that most of the weight is off the rear wheel, which is good I guess. It's a lot more stable than the side stand, that's for sure.

[Black_peter]

+1 to recon..

I installed the GSXR (2004) shock and the center stand cleared the ground by 3/8 inch...

[md86]

Same thing when I put on the GSXR11 shock . I could still turn the wheel , though it drug the ground .
Back the bike up to a low spot or hang the rear off a curb to get it ALL the way in the air if you need to . Either that , or carry a little chunk of wood you can stick under the stand .

[87vert]

t-rex racing stand

like 50bux off ebay

[steves]

I've actually read about some bikes that come factory with a center stand that leaves the wheel on the ground. I don't see it being a problem unless the shock is actually hitting the stand.

[Black_peter]

I've actually read about some bikes that come factory with a center stand that leaves the wheel on the ground. I don't see it being a problem unless the shock is actually hitting the stand.

The famous BMW "ride off center stand" I believe...
I think Steves is right on here. One thing to remember about pit stands is that while they allow you to remove the rear wheel, that is where it ends.
Only a center stand or a service jack will allow rear end disassembly.

I removed my center stand and while I still support the decision (for looks) I want to design a stand that does the same thing.

[steves]

I've actually read about some bikes that come factory with a center stand that leaves the wheel on the ground. I don't see it being a problem unless the shock is actually hitting the stand.

The famous BMW "ride off center stand" I believe...
I think Steves is right on here. One thing to remember about pit stands is that while they allow you to remove the rear wheel, that is where it ends.
Only a center stand or a service jack will allow rear end disassembly.

I removed my center stand and while I still support the decision (for looks) I want to design a stand that does the same thing.

Like the frame pivot stands I've seen?