Replace flat back tire

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Looked at the plate again and I'm not sure it is strong enough to mount a center stand anyway.

I accept what you're saying - so what the hell is the plate for, anyway?

[Sarris]

California Evaporative Emissions Control Canister.

???????? :whistle: Just my guess.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Sarris

California Evaporative Emissions Control Canister.

Could be but I think that mounts up under the gas tank. Why else would the Calif. gas tank have a smaller capacity ??

[Sarris]

I'm pretty sure the cannister goes below. See here: Evap Emissions

Maybe the CA petcock is larger (??), accounting for smaller capacity, perhaps. Just a guess.

Also, when you saw the GN, did it look like a simple weld on piece of tube to install the centerstand?

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Sarris

when you saw the GN, did it look like a simple weld on piece of tube to install the centerstand?

If so, why the two holes in the GZ plate?

[trykemike]

I found a use for the plate. I cut a piece of 3/4 plywood to fit in it after tracing an outline. I painted it gloss black to match the bike frame. I attached it using 1/4 screws and nuts that are counter sunk into the wood. I can tilt the bike on the side stand then slide a 6 X 6 block under the new pad then tilt the bike back
up verticle and slide a 2 x 4 under the side stand . I put a wedge in front of the rear wheel to prevent forward roll and have used this method for chain lube and adjustment and rim cleaning.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Sarris

when you saw the GN, did it look like a simple weld on piece of tube to install the centerstand?

No. It appeared to be an integrated frame component.

Originally Posted by alantf

If so, why the two holes in the GZ plate?

Because that plate has NOTHING to do with a center stand.
I think Sarris is right; probably is where the evap. canister goes for the Calif. model.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by trykemike

I can tilt the bike on the side stand then slide a 6 X 6 block under the new pad then tilt the bike back

I've been doing something similar with a scissor jack but it's pretty unstable.
Been thinking about making a big block like what you describe.
What do you gain by having the piece of wood bolted to the plate ??

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by trykemike

I found a use for the plate. I cut a piece of 3/4 plywood to fit in it after tracing an outline. I painted it gloss black to match the bike frame. I attached it using 1/4 screws and nuts that are counter sunk into the wood. I can tilt the bike on the side stand then slide a 6 X 6 block under the new pad then tilt the bike back
up verticle and slide a 2 x 4 under the side stand . I put a wedge in front of the rear wheel to prevent forward roll and have used this method for chain lube and adjustment and rim cleaning.

trykemike, to prevent forward roll you need a park brake. Get a strip of velcro and wrap it around the front brake lever to apply the brake. Works really well and when not in use just wrap the velcro around a mirror stem where it will always be handy.

[Sarris]

As for the holes, please look at part #14 and you will see two mounting studs in the cannister bracket that looks like it may go in those holes. Evap Emissions

I'm, still not convinced we can't install a center stand. I guess I need to look closely at one and put my architect's eye to work......

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