z1 900 with 16 rear wheel and no centerstand??

Texwing · 10-06-2008

The 1974 Z1 900 I just brought home has a 16 inch rear wheel with a new Dunlop, looks good but not original, and the bike has had the centerstand removed. I was about to get one from ebay, but then i realized that the centerstand might not work right (ie real hard to get it up on the centerstand) due to the lower profile of the wheel (i think its lower). Does anyone know, are centerstands removed because they do not work well with the non stock tire and wheel? thanks for the advice.

Nessism · 10-06-2008

Centerstand is a good thing. Even if it's hard to get the bike up on it, you can do it when necessary.

Jeff.saunders · 10-06-2008

Many stands get removed when 4-1 exhausts get fitted. Ground clearance is an issue, but I suspect your bike now has a 4-1 on it.

Texwing · 10-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Jeff.saunders

Many stands get removed when 4-1 exhausts get fitted. Ground clearance is an issue, but I suspect your bike now has a 4-1 on it.

That would be correct, a relatively new 4 into 1 set up was on the bike when I got it. Does that mean that the centerstand will no longer fit or operate? the 4 into 1 in a "vance and hines" model or something like that, looks new.

Jeff.saunders · 10-06-2008

With the 16" rear wheel and a 4-1 you may have problems with ground clearance. Much depends on the exhaust system on the bike. If it is a V&H pipe, then you can use a stand - However, if you fitted a center stand, you'll need to fabricate a bracket to stop the stand hitting the chain.

What many owners do is keep the stand in the garage, fit it when changing rear tires or chains.

techy · 10-06-2008

My 73 Z1 has 16" rear with Hooker 4 to 1 and centerstand. No problems.

Texwing · 10-07-2008

OK! I can fab brackets and i really do want a centerstand-what years will fit, and be correct-for my 74 Z1? I really appreciate the help.

Jeff.saunders · 10-07-2008

1973-1980 900 & 1000's.

Ground clearance - while you won't scrape the stand in a straight line, pushing hard around corners will scrape it - that's what you have to be careful of....

coppertales · 10-07-2008

to my Z1 back in the 70's. There was no difference in the diameter of the 16 inch tire and the stock tire, just fatter. The ride was much smoother and the tire lasted twice as long too. There was a clearance problem with the chain guard though. No problem with the center stand.....chris3

Texwing · 10-15-2008

I have been spotting centerstands on ebay rights and left, but oddly none seem to have the mounting hardware with them. Am I going to have a tough time rounding up the mounting parts and bushings, or is this pretty easy stuff to come by? thanks in advance.

10-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
Texwing Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parker Texas, Home of Southfork Ranch Posts: 31	z1 900 with 16 rear wheel and no centerstand?? The 1974 Z1 900 I just brought home has a 16 inch rear wheel with a new Dunlop, looks good but not original, and the bike has had the centerstand removed. I was about to get one from ebay, but then i realized that the centerstand might not work right (ie real hard to get it up on the centerstand) due to the lower profile of the wheel (i think its lower). Does anyone know, are centerstands removed because they do not work well with the non stock tire and wheel? thanks for the advice.

10-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
Jeff.saunders Obsessed by Z1's BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 304	Many stands get removed when 4-1 exhausts get fitted. Ground clearance is an issue, but I suspect your bike now has a 4-1 on it. __________________ jeff@z1enterprises.com 1973 turbo'd Z1, 1973 stock Z1 www.z1enterprises.com

10-06-2008	#5 (permalink)
Jeff.saunders Obsessed by Z1's BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 304	With the 16" rear wheel and a 4-1 you may have problems with ground clearance. Much depends on the exhaust system on the bike. If it is a V&H pipe, then you can use a stand - However, if you fitted a center stand, you'll need to fabricate a bracket to stop the stand hitting the chain. What many owners do is keep the stand in the garage, fit it when changing rear tires or chains. __________________ jeff@z1enterprises.com 1973 turbo'd Z1, 1973 stock Z1 www.z1enterprises.com

10-07-2008	#8 (permalink)
Jeff.saunders Obsessed by Z1's BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 304	1973-1980 900 & 1000's. Ground clearance - while you won't scrape the stand in a straight line, pushing hard around corners will scrape it - that's what you have to be careful of.... __________________ jeff@z1enterprises.com 1973 turbo'd Z1, 1973 stock Z1 www.z1enterprises.com

10-07-2008	#9 (permalink)
coppertales Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 283	I laced a 16 inch rim... to my Z1 back in the 70's. There was no difference in the diameter of the 16 inch tire and the stock tire, just fatter. The ride was much smoother and the tire lasted twice as long too. There was a clearance problem with the chain guard though. No problem with the center stand.....chris3

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Nessism Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Centerstand is a good thing. Even if it's hard to get the bike up on it, you can do it when necessary.

10-06-2008	#6 (permalink)
techy Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St. Louis subburb Posts: 598	My 73 Z1 has 16" rear with Hooker 4 to 1 and centerstand. No problems.

10-07-2008	#7 (permalink)
Texwing Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parker Texas, Home of Southfork Ranch Posts: 31	OK! I can fab brackets and i really do want a centerstand-what years will fit, and be correct-for my 74 Z1? I really appreciate the help.

10-15-2008	#10 (permalink)
Texwing Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parker Texas, Home of Southfork Ranch Posts: 31	I have been spotting centerstands on ebay rights and left, but oddly none seem to have the mounting hardware with them. Am I going to have a tough time rounding up the mounting parts and bushings, or is this pretty easy stuff to come by? thanks in advance.

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