Center Stand Height Problem

FreeRadical · Post by **FreeRadical** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:05 am

After putting my center stand back on the bike, it's not tall enough to bring the rear wheel off the ground. Seems like the stand rests too far toward the front wheel. Wondering if others have had this problem and what you might suggest.

Rear tire is 3.5-19
Front tire is 3.25-19

Thanks!

OldScrambler · Post by **OldScrambler** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:21 am

Early stands from the CL72 models are shorter.............you may need a replacement unit from a '66 or '67 model...............also, depending on the sidewall profile of your tires, a low front and a tall rear may be the problem.

Tim Allman · Post by **Tim Allman** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:54 pm

One other thought. Are the shock absorbers original? A bit of extra length could cause your problem.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:06 pm

Following OldScrambler, check the tire sizes. ...............lm

OldScrambler wrote:Early stands from the CL72 models are shorter.............you may need a replacement unit from a '66 or '67 model...............also, depending on the sidewall profile of your tires, a low front and a tall rear may be the problem.

modelman · Post by **modelman** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:16 am

Maybe a 'discretely' shaped/formed block or bar could be welded to the underside of the legs to lift it up a bit, I did this to another bike & you have to look close to see it.

FreeRadical · Post by **FreeRadical** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:21 am

Tim Allman wrote:One other thought. Are the shock absorbers original? A bit of extra length could cause your problem.

Hagon shocks have been swapped out for the original, plus the rear tire is 3.50 versus the original 3.25. Those two things are probably at issue. I think I'll end up have to weld something to the bottom of the centerstand to make it useable.

Thanks for the information!

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:21 pm

HONDA issued all CL72/77 bikes with a 300x19 front and 350x19 rear. ...........lm

FreeRadical wrote:
Tim Allman wrote:One other thought. Are the shock absorbers original? A bit of extra length could cause your problem.
Hagon shocks have been swapped out for the original, plus the rear tire is 3.50 versus the original 3.25. Those two things are probably at issue. I think I'll end up have to weld something to the bottom of the centerstand to make it useable.

Thanks for the information!