Looks like a good idea to me. I'm thinking about adapting a center stand fro an older Yamaha on mine. As long as it clears the mufflers when it's raised, I don't see any issues of it being in the way when not in use. The only problem will be to mount it so it's not too difficult to raise the bike up. I notice Goldwings, as heavy as they are, aren't any harder to get up on the center stand as my little 750 Yamaha is. It's just leverage that does it.

 

Center stand

They did work good with no problems. The only problem is that they are no longer manufactured and are out of stock.

 

That's a lot of cheese for a center stand

 

That's a lot of cheese for a center stand

+1

I was looking into adding a center stand awhile back. Seems the cost isn't worth it. Tried to find one off an older model but even that wasn't effective.

 

Another problem I see is the bike wasn't made for one, so where would you grab it to rock it back on the stand.

 

I often wished that our bikes came with a centerstand but they didn't so I had to do the next best thing. I bought a used Larin bike lift for $50 then purchased a K&L Tools Shadow 1100 adaptor plate for my lift. I had to cut out the center strut on the adaptor because the Larin is 3/8" narrower than the adaptor. After drilling 4 mount holes in the adaptor and the lift, I bolted them togeather. Now I can jack my Shadow up to remove my wheels anytime to service my tires, brakes, bearings & rear end splines.

This is the K&L adaptor I bought;

http://www.jpcycles.com/search/productdetail?sku=ZZ92005

 

Excellant find Bubba - that adapter. Read it's specs and it lists the Spirit - years 2001 thru 2003 and 2005 thru 07. And mine is a 1997. Is there really a difference?

I hope not, anyone know???

thanks

 

I am not aware of any frame differences in the 1100 Spirit models between 1997' - 2007'. Mine is a 1998' model. The only flaw was that this adaptor was designed to fit the K&L jack which was stightly wider spaced than my Larin model. That's why I had to cut off the center strut from the adaptor before I could mount it. Each jack brand may very slightly in dimensions but I doubt that any other modifacations would be needed to adapt this to any model of motorcycle lift.

I will try to attach a picture of the finished product later today.

 

I'd be interested to see pics of what you did.

 

Well here are the pictures of my Larin Lift with the K&L Shadow Adaptor Plate mounted on it. Even a couple pics of my Spirit up on the lift.

I did find that due to how low the engine case and oil filter sits below the frame, it was neccessary to remove the rear adaptor plate from the lift and slide the lift under the bike from the front. Then once it was in place I reinstalled the rear adaptor plate and slipped the guide bolts in place.

As it turned out it was a good idea to remove the adaptor center brace because I would have to roll the bike up on 2x4's to gain enough clearance to get the lift under the bike with a one-piece adaptor plate mounted on it.

As I mentioned within the picture descriptions, this adaptor plate has the supports mounted just a little wide for my Spirit frame tubes. It works though. I just have to make sure to get the lift positioned exactly right before jacking it up fully. This adaptor was likely made to fit all 1100 models and the Ace and Sabre frame may have wider spaced tubes.

http://www.fototime.com/inv/4F3BC9EF1D95788

Click on the 1st picture then scroll through the slide show.

 

Thanks Bubba - the pics were excellant. Been trying to figure how to get the Spirit jacked up - my lift wouldn't fit, but you solved the prob....

thanks..

 

Great pics, thanks. I have a Larin as well that came w/ an adaptor. I have yet to get my Sabre in the air.