How to make the center stand work easier

by Ron Goldwyn
(Milford CT USA)




Lift extention tube

Lift extention tube

In a prior posting I said what I planned to do to make it easier to get my scooter up on its center stand.

My solution was to build an extension on to the stand's bracket thereby making a longer lever-arm and less effort to lift the scooter.

In order to get the rectangular tube on to the bracket, I used a lump hammer so that the tube conformed to the bracket's shape. The tube easily comes off the bracket for easy storing elsewhere when not in use.




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How to make the center stand work easier

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Oct 02, 2009
Rear view mirror NEW
by: Ron Goldwyn

Check my Modification page and see how I made exactly what you are looking for. I have a close up photo which is worth a thousand words.

Oct 02, 2009
Kickstand Modification NEW
by: Artist Bob

Hi Ron,

Great idea and an exceptionally good photo. Any chance you can be my local mechanic for future tunups and repairs? I'm trying to add an additional mirror that extends farther out so I can see around my "he-man" bulk (haha). Any good ideas with easy to follow directions for the mechanically impaired?

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