I am having difficulty hoisting my '78 850 Le Mans up onto the center stand. I am not sure if the difficulty is due to my age and perhaps diminished physical condition (75) or if there is some basic flaw in the stand's design or location on the bike's frame. It is my perception that the stand on my Le Mans is similar to or very much the same as the stand on other Guzzi models of a similar vintage. In fact, I seem to recall deploying a stand of a similar design on my 1981 G-5, however, it is possible my memory is somewhat fuzzy on the matter. Does anyone have a suggestion as to a more easily effectuated method for utilizing the center stand without risking a hernia by standing on the little arm and trying to raise the back end using the hand-hold forward of the shock on the left side? Or perhaps can offer a modification to the stand which would simplify its use? Maybe even a suggestion as to an alternative stand that could replace the existing stand without adversely affecting the aesthetics or handling of the bike? I have already availed myself of the services of a local welder to modify the side stand so I can more easily reach it from the saddle, extend it forward and lean the bike on the ground. Doing so has now allowed me to ride the bike on a regular basis and: Ride it not Hide it. But routine maintenance is compromised without the ability to use the center stand, especially when it comes to tires and no dealers within the local area. Any help or suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!
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850 Le Mans center stand mods
- Thread starter Dr. B.
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Hey Dr. B, I have found using body weight and some body straightening, standing on the very end of the center stand foot (at the curled end) and rolling the bike backwards works OK.
77 850 Lemans
72 Yrs. Geezer
77 850 Lemans
72 Yrs. Geezer
baloo
Just got it firing!
I need a new design also. New ways to physically hoist the bike do not work (illness and weight/muscle loss)
(Old geezer also.)
(Old geezer also.)
A couple of thoughts: Place your foot on the end of the "curled" portion of the left leg of the centerstand, not the little tab that is used to flip the stand down. This requires you to shift your foot from the tab to the centerstand "foot" while keeping the stand from retracting. You also might want to look at the profile of your tires: A tire with a "shorter" profile will be harder to heave up on the centerstand.
I have never thought to attempt the maneuver you suggest. However, if it works for you, it is worth a try.
Interesting comment regarding tire "profile". Currently the bike wears a Battlax BT 46 100/90 - 18 on the front and a Battlax BT 46 110/90 - 18 on the rear. I selected those tires/tubes according to the factory suggested specs.
Foot on the back of left centerstand is the trick I learned, not the easiest on bikes w/bags or loaded up. Easy if your stand is a bit stiff.
I have to widen mine so it clears the 160 rear, just another fix when doing a modded LM. I certainly do not want to rely on the sidestand.
I have to widen mine so it clears the 160 rear, just another fix when doing a modded LM. I certainly do not want to rely on the sidestand.
Amboman
Cruisin' Guzzisti
It may help if you roll the rear tire up onto a 1 x 6 piece of wood or similar before deploying the centerstand.