f800GS centerstand

1B1M5W0 · 10-28-2008, 07:15 AM

Hey All,

Just picked up a new f800GS (yes, yellow ... the fast one) a few weeks ago and am LOVING it so far !!! I've put nearly 2,000 miles on it in the past 3½ weeks from a 150 mile dirt road ride to a 1,200 mile trip up to Lake Placid NY on all side roads ..... the bike is a VERY nice platform and is handling ALL ya dish out at it with ease.

My question to other owners .... did you get the stock center stand with the bike ??? or no centerstand ???? or opt for an aftermarket one ??? When I got the bike I did NOT get the BMW centerstand and I have to say that I'm glad cause I'm not crazy about the looks / design of it but now in having the bike for a while I am considering getting a centerstand to ease doing maint and oiling the chain.

I'm looking at the SW-Motech http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/4389/723/ and am wondering if any of ya'all have experience with this center stand ??? The web images show a great picture of it in it's down position but I can't find anywhere a pic of wha tit looks like UP. Also, how does it compare perfomance wise due to the BMW stock ?

Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks

1B1M5W0 · 10-28-2008, 07:22 AM

Thought I better add a picture of my new toy .... to try to entice anyone into helping out with my centerstand question.

=o&o> · 10-28-2008, 07:56 AM

I got the factory center stand, and have found it quite useful. Even got scrapes in the paint on the sides of the center stand where there was some sand involved in some off-road riding.

AngryRed · 10-28-2008, 08:14 AM

Factory for me as well. So far no complaints other than I can't get the bike onto the stand while sitting on it.

Bucko · 10-28-2008, 11:09 AM

I popped for the BMW unit as well. No complaints except that it's a bit ugly and gets uglier with use when the paint on the bottom gets scraped. I looked at the SW-Motech unit on the web and the tiny looking feet made me think it wouldn't do well on soft surfaces. I can drop a crushed beer can to supplement the sidestand's ballerina-sized foot, but dropping two in just the right place to fix a centerstand could get tricky.

As an aside, I've thought of having Line-X put on the bottom of my centerstand to cover/prevent the scraped-paint fugliness. Any thoughts?

Motoriley · 10-28-2008, 12:16 PM

Don't have my GS yet but I like the Linex idea. I've used it on a few items and it rocks. Thanks for the idea.
The Motech stand looks like it would punch through asphalt on a hot day.

Wolweseun · 10-28-2008, 12:27 PM

I have the factory stand
although it may not be the greatest looking it works well and is extremely easy to put the bike on it

1B1M5W0 · 10-28-2008, 12:54 PM

hmmmm, thanks all so for for the replies / ideas.

zaner32 · 10-28-2008, 01:11 PM

There's gotta be some industrial type heat shrink that you could slip over those center stand legs that'll keep the scratches at bay for a season or so.

The scratches are quite fugly, but the center stand looks quite functional.

Maybe something like this??
http://www.buyheatshrink.com/heatshr...lyolefin.htm#B

DolphinJohn · 10-28-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucko

As an aside, I've thought of having Line-X put on the bottom of my centerstand to cover/prevent the scraped-paint fugliness. Any thoughts?

I found this spray-on liner in an aerosol can.
I think I'm going to try it:

http://www.autobarn.net/aertrucbedco.html

'Flagger · 10-28-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucko

As an aside, I've thought of having Line-X put on the bottom of my centerstand to cover/prevent the scraped-paint fugliness. Any thoughts?

I used the non-skid tape that is used on ladders and stairs. Biggest reason was that the stand would slide on my concrete floor when trying to take the bike off the centerstand. Didn't feel like using my foot each time to prevent that slide. Scratch protection is a bonus.

HighTechCoonass · 10-28-2008, 07:33 PM

I opted for the factory stand...not the best looking but the curve works well...

klarue · 10-28-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighTechCoonass

I opted for the factory stand...not the best looking but the curve works well...

Yup, me too. It's fine. Wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

Bucko · 10-29-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Flagger

I used the non-skid tape that is used on ladders and stairs. Biggest reason was that the stand would slide on my concrete floor when trying to take the bike off the centerstand. Didn't feel like using my foot each time to prevent that slide. Scratch protection is a bonus.

That's the simplest yet...how's it holding up??

levity · 10-29-2008, 09:53 AM

The funny curved center stand just plain works. It's been around since at least 1990.

10-28-2008, 07:15 AM	#1
1B1M5W0 ^OP GS Adventurer Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Tewksbury, MA Oddometer: 84	f800GS centerstand Hey All, Just picked up a new f800GS (yes, yellow ... the fast one) a few weeks ago and am LOVING it so far !!! I've put nearly 2,000 miles on it in the past 3½ weeks from a 150 mile dirt road ride to a 1,200 mile trip up to Lake Placid NY on all side roads ..... the bike is a VERY nice platform and is handling ALL ya dish out at it with ease. My question to other owners .... did you get the stock center stand with the bike ??? or no centerstand ???? or opt for an aftermarket one ??? When I got the bike I did NOT get the BMW centerstand and I have to say that I'm glad cause I'm not crazy about the looks / design of it but now in having the bike for a while I am considering getting a centerstand to ease doing maint and oiling the chain. I'm looking at the SW-Motech http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/4389/723/ and am wondering if any of ya'all have experience with this center stand ??? The web images show a great picture of it in it's down position but I can't find anywhere a pic of wha tit looks like UP. Also, how does it compare perfomance wise due to the BMW stock ? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ ------------------------------------------ '09 f800GS '10 Ural Gear Up "Grasp life by the handlebars & take the long way !!"

10-28-2008, 07:22 AM	#2
1B1M5W0 ^OP GS Adventurer Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Tewksbury, MA Oddometer: 84	Thought I better add a picture of my new toy .... to try to entice anyone into helping out with my centerstand question. __________________ ------------------------------------------ '09 f800GS '10 Ural Gear Up "Grasp life by the handlebars & take the long way !!"

10-28-2008, 07:56 AM	#3
=o&o> I like to ==o&o> Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Rocky Mtns. Oddometer: 169	I got the factory center stand, and have found it quite useful. Even got scrapes in the paint on the sides of the center stand where there was some sand involved in some off-road riding. Attached Images

10-28-2008, 08:14 AM	#4
AngryRed Lost in Cyber Space Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Vegas, yeah yeah woo... Oddometer: 347	Factory for me as well. So far no complaints other than I can't get the bike onto the stand while sitting on it. __________________ -------------------- 2009 F800GS

10-28-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
Bucko In a parallel world Joined: Mar 2004 Location: South Coast, CA Oddometer: 800	OEM 4 me I popped for the BMW unit as well. No complaints except that it's a bit ugly and gets uglier with use when the paint on the bottom gets scraped. I looked at the SW-Motech unit on the web and the tiny looking feet made me think it wouldn't do well on soft surfaces. I can drop a crushed beer can to supplement the sidestand's ballerina-sized foot, but dropping two in just the right place to fix a centerstand could get tricky. As an aside, I've thought of having Line-X put on the bottom of my centerstand to cover/prevent the scraped-paint fugliness. Any thoughts?

10-28-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
Motoriley Even my posing is virtual Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Deepest darkest burbs of Montreal Oddometer: 2,511	Linex Don't have my GS yet but I like the Linex idea. I've used it on a few items and it rocks. Thanks for the idea. The Motech stand looks like it would punch through asphalt on a hot day. __________________ 04 Toyota Sienna, new wipers for 2011!! Electricity (120 AC), Indoor Plumbing, new kitchen tap for 2010!!! Color tube TV, Microwave Oven (yes she rotates!),Washer & Dryer,Paved Driveway, Website - http://www.apormc.com/ Vids - http://www.youtube.com/user/Motoriley?feature=mhum

10-28-2008, 12:27 PM	#7
Wolweseun Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Oddometer: 23	I have the factory stand although it may not be the greatest looking it works well and is extremely easy to put the bike on it

10-28-2008, 12:54 PM	#8
1B1M5W0 ^OP GS Adventurer Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Tewksbury, MA Oddometer: 84	hmmmm, thanks all so for for the replies / ideas. __________________ ------------------------------------------ '09 f800GS '10 Ural Gear Up "Grasp life by the handlebars & take the long way !!"

10-28-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
zaner32 In over my head Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Moncton Oddometer: 620	There's gotta be some industrial type heat shrink that you could slip over those center stand legs that'll keep the scratches at bay for a season or so. The scratches are quite fugly, but the center stand looks quite functional. Maybe something like this?? http://www.buyheatshrink.com/heatshr...lyolefin.htm#B __________________ 97 DR350SE 09 F800GS "When nothing goes right, go left!

10-28-2008, 07:33 PM	#12
HighTechCoonass Living the Dream.... Joined: Jan 2005 Location: land of the swamps!, Cajun Country LA Oddometer: 2,104	I opted for the factory stand...not the best looking but the curve works well... __________________ The F800gs Snatchy Throttle Fix Boost your Beamer...BMW efi GS Power Controller - l Now the Juice NEW!TheJUICE

10-29-2008, 09:53 AM	#15
levity nano-Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Irvine, Calif. Oddometer: 1,087	The funny curved center stand just plain works. It's been around since at least 1990.

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