Center Stand for XR650L and XT225 - Page 10

KilgoreTrout · 06-12-2010, 07:16 PM

I would also be interested in a center stand for a 87 Transalp Canadian which I think would be the same fit as the 89 US I will keep checking back for updates.

Cigar Mike · 06-13-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KilgoreTrout

I would also be interested in a center stand for a 87 Transalp Canadian which I think would be the same fit as the 89 US I will keep checking back for updates.

I am trying to get in contact with one of the owners near me. Hopefully he is out riding and will get back to me soon.

Cigar Mike

Cigar Mike · 06-17-2010, 06:55 PM

The local owner got in touch with me and will have the bike available the middle of July.

Cigar Mike

Cigar Mike · 06-19-2010, 02:47 PM

I went and checked the frame on the XR600 today. It does appear to be identical to the XR650L where the stand connects. I was pretty sure they we different from other pictures I saw. I looked at a 96. I would need a picture to verify the frame on earlier models. I have only one request and don't expect many more. But if some one is interested let me know.

Cigar Mike

NorCalTA · 06-19-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigar Mike

The local owner got in touch with me and will have the bike available the middle of July.

Cigar Mike

WhooHooo!

Thanks Mike!

Mario Shi · 07-03-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalTA

WhooHooo!

Thanks Mike!

I'll be waiting in line after Dave!

Tagnahoor · 07-05-2010, 06:56 AM

Excellent workmanship. Installation was simple even for someone as mechanically challenged as me. The front/rear balance is probably around 51/49, so I use a bit of nylon web strap between the stand's crossbar and the engine guard to make sure the bike doesn't come off the stand when I'm working on it.

Oddly enough, aside from fitting perfectly out of the box, the things that impressed me the most were the little touches: Mike included a length of velcro to wrap the front brake lever on so the bike won't roll off the stand so easily, and that he fixed these washers to the bracket so that there's one less thing to fiddle with while bolting it up.

Mike, I'm really happy with this, and I hope I never need to use it when I do the TLH next summer...

Cigar Mike · 07-05-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tagnahoor

Excellent workmanship. Installation was simple even for someone as mechanically challenged as me. The front/rear balance is probably around 51/49, so I use a bit of nylon web strap between the stand's crossbar and the engine guard to make sure the bike doesn't come off the stand when I'm working on it.

Oddly enough, aside from fitting perfectly out of the box, the things that impressed me the most were the little touches: Mike included a length of velcro to wrap the front brake lever on so the bike won't roll off the stand so easily, and that he fixed these washers to the bracket so that there's one less thing to fiddle with while bolting it up.

Mike, I'm really happy with this, and I hope I never need to use it when I do the TLH next summer...

Thanks for the kind words. But I have to come clean on the washers. I must have put the parts together while the paint was still tacky.

I hope you do not need to use it for anything but lubing the chain. But after fixing a flat in Utah in 100 degree weather by propping it up on the side stand. After pinching the tube and having to do it a second time and trying to keep the bike from moving. I decided I needed a center stand. If this would not have happened I may have never have built the first one.

The strap idea was stolen from the member that makes the trail stand found here in vendors. It is surprising how hard it is to roll the bike off the stand with the strap in place.

I will keep and eye out for the RR on your adventure.

Cigar Mike

tgeliot · 08-03-2010, 02:46 PM

It sounds like you already have a Transalp to work from, but if for some reason that doesn't pan out, you can use mine. It's a 1989 North American model. I live in SE Denver, just north of I-25 and I-225.

The bad: the bike has been modified out the wazoo. It has a huge, heavy skid plate, and everything forward of the tripletree (and maybe that as well) was replaced after some previous owner crashed it. I've also been told by others that it looks like it's been lowered.

Personally I don't think I want a center stand but I'm happy to help out others who want to order one.

Topher

Cigar Mike · 08-03-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tgeliot

It sounds like you already have a Transalp to work from, but if for some reason that doesn't pan out, you can use mine. It's a 1989 North American model. I live in SE Denver, just north of I-25 and I-225.

The bad: the bike has been modified out the wazoo. It has a huge, heavy skid plate, and everything forward of the tripletree (and maybe that as well) was replaced after some previous owner crashed it. I've also been told by others that it looks like it's been lowered.

Personally I don't think I want a center stand but I'm happy to help out others who want to order one.

Topher

That is very nice of you. So far I have not been able to get my hands on one. If I am able to see what is needed to fit a stand, adjusting the height is a simple matter.

I will try and get in touch with the other owners first. If I don't have any luck I will send you a PM.

Thanks,

Cigar Mike

Mario Shi · 08-03-2010, 10:36 PM

Very nice of you, tgeliot.

Cigar Mike · 08-14-2010, 10:23 AM

Cigar Mike's will be closed from 8-17 to 9-24. I will be out of town and will not be able to respond to requests for stands.

I never did get a hold of a Transalp. It will have to wait until I get back.

I will be working on a couple of new models in addition to the Transalp this fall and winter.

Cigar Mike

KilgoreTrout · 08-29-2010, 05:25 PM

Just a bump to let you know I am still interested in a centerstand for the Alp when it becomes available hopefully by 2011 spring. Cheers and have a safe Adventure.

Cigar Mike · 09-25-2010, 06:45 PM

I will open up shop again in a couple of days. Before I start working on new models I have a few orders to take care of. It also appears that the new TE/SM 630 Huskies share the same frame with the 610, and the 610 stand will fit the 630 with an adjustment for height.

The reason I decided to make the first stands. Sure makes it easier fixing flats on the way back after a long day.

Cigar Mike

drivefastandswerve · 09-29-2010, 09:03 AM

Whenver one becomes available.........let me know.....chuck.....

06-12-2010, 07:16 PM	#136
KilgoreTrout adventure flyfisher Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta Rockies Oddometer: 331	Transalp Centre stand I would also be interested in a center stand for a 87 Transalp Canadian which I think would be the same fit as the 89 US I will keep checking back for updates. __________________ 96 DR 650 77 Montesa Cota 247 Restored 87 XL600V Transalp Project 77 Yamaha TY 250 Restored 75 Honda CT 90 Trail Project

06-17-2010, 06:55 PM	#138
Cigar Mike ^OP Too Old and Too Slow Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Centennial, Co Oddometer: 1,128	Transalp The local owner got in touch with me and will have the bike available the middle of July. Cigar Mike __________________ When in doubt, give it Gas! Center Stands, XR650L/XR600, NX650, TE/SM610, TE630, XR400, XR250 and XT225. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537336 http://www.cigarmikes.com/

06-19-2010, 02:47 PM	#139
Cigar Mike ^OP Too Old and Too Slow Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Centennial, Co Oddometer: 1,128	Xr600 I went and checked the frame on the XR600 today. It does appear to be identical to the XR650L where the stand connects. I was pretty sure they we different from other pictures I saw. I looked at a 96. I would need a picture to verify the frame on earlier models. I have only one request and don't expect many more. But if some one is interested let me know. Cigar Mike __________________ When in doubt, give it Gas! Center Stands, XR650L/XR600, NX650, TE/SM610, TE630, XR400, XR250 and XT225. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537336 http://www.cigarmikes.com/

07-05-2010, 06:56 AM	#142
Tagnahoor Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Boston, MA Oddometer: 59	Cigar Mike Rocks! Excellent workmanship. Installation was simple even for someone as mechanically challenged as me. The front/rear balance is probably around 51/49, so I use a bit of nylon web strap between the stand's crossbar and the engine guard to make sure the bike doesn't come off the stand when I'm working on it. Oddly enough, aside from fitting perfectly out of the box, the things that impressed me the most were the little touches: Mike included a length of velcro to wrap the front brake lever on so the bike won't roll off the stand so easily, and that he fixed these washers to the bracket so that there's one less thing to fiddle with while bolting it up. Mike, I'm really happy with this, and I hope I never need to use it when I do the TLH next summer... __________________ Tiger 800XC 2001 Honda XR650R

08-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#144
tgeliot Topher Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 1,331	Transalp available It sounds like you already have a Transalp to work from, but if for some reason that doesn't pan out, you can use mine. It's a 1989 North American model. I live in SE Denver, just north of I-25 and I-225. The bad: the bike has been modified out the wazoo. It has a huge, heavy skid plate, and everything forward of the tripletree (and maybe that as well) was replaced after some previous owner crashed it. I've also been told by others that it looks like it's been lowered. Personally I don't think I want a center stand but I'm happy to help out others who want to order one. Topher

08-03-2010, 10:36 PM	#146
Mario Shi Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, California Oddometer: 514	Very nice of you, tgeliot. __________________ Mario Shi 1985 CH150D 1994 R100 GS PD 1967 R60/2 1989 XL600V TRANSALP 1999 XRV750X Africa Twin 1998 XR400r - plated & electric start 1999 XR250r - plated 1998 M900 Ahhh, if it was that, then it would be it - Butt Head

08-14-2010, 10:23 AM	#147
Cigar Mike ^OP Too Old and Too Slow Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Centennial, Co Oddometer: 1,128	Closed until October Cigar Mike's will be closed from 8-17 to 9-24. I will be out of town and will not be able to respond to requests for stands. I never did get a hold of a Transalp. It will have to wait until I get back. I will be working on a couple of new models in addition to the Transalp this fall and winter. Cigar Mike __________________ When in doubt, give it Gas! Center Stands, XR650L/XR600, NX650, TE/SM610, TE630, XR400, XR250 and XT225. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537336 http://www.cigarmikes.com/

08-29-2010, 05:25 PM	#148
KilgoreTrout adventure flyfisher Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta Rockies Oddometer: 331	Transalp centerstand Just a bump to let you know I am still interested in a centerstand for the Alp when it becomes available hopefully by 2011 spring. Cheers and have a safe Adventure. __________________ 96 DR 650 77 Montesa Cota 247 Restored 87 XL600V Transalp Project 77 Yamaha TY 250 Restored 75 Honda CT 90 Trail Project

09-25-2010, 06:45 PM	#149
Cigar Mike ^OP Too Old and Too Slow Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Centennial, Co Oddometer: 1,128	I'm Back I will open up shop again in a couple of days. Before I start working on new models I have a few orders to take care of. It also appears that the new TE/SM 630 Huskies share the same frame with the 610, and the 610 stand will fit the 630 with an adjustment for height. The reason I decided to make the first stands. Sure makes it easier fixing flats on the way back after a long day. Cigar Mike __________________ When in doubt, give it Gas! Center Stands, XR650L/XR600, NX650, TE/SM610, TE630, XR400, XR250 and XT225. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537336 http://www.cigarmikes.com/

09-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#150
drivefastandswerve Indianapolis Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Motogp Capital: Indianapolis, Indiana Oddometer: 153	Transalp, US model 1989....put me on the list! Whenver one becomes available.........let me know.....chuck..... __________________ - chuck *There really is no such thing as a 5 minute job!* 1989 Honda Transalp (Gotta get it dirtier!) 2000 BMW R1100RT (Iron Butt Qualified) 1993 Honda XR250L (Great woods bike) Misc mini-bikes (71 Honda Z50, 75 Honda XL70, 73 CT70, 79 XR80) 1973 Suzuki TM125 (vintage racer) 1974 Suzuki TM100 (Racer, when it's repaired!) Misc motorcycle crap from many swapmeets!

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