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June 04, 2026, 08:58 AM
pbslinger
Travel motorcycle jack
https://www.tiroxproducts.com/thesnapjack/index.html
June 04, 2026, 09:00 AM
HRK
Interesting, not sure you could do much to get a tire off with it but maybe fix a chain or something small....
June 04, 2026, 09:13 AM
egregore
Do motorcycles not have center stands any more?
June 04, 2026, 09:36 AM
Johnny 3eagles
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Do motorcycles not have center stands any more?


Yes, but your rear tire is a point of contact.




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June 04, 2026, 09:38 AM
83v45magna
quote:
rear tire is a point of contact.

Not on mine.
June 04, 2026, 09:43 AM
Johnny 3eagles
I was assuming "Side stand". You are correct.

Maybe (?) Some bikes don't have center stands?




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June 04, 2026, 11:11 AM
Stlhead
My centertstand is mounted right next to my spare tire.
June 04, 2026, 11:30 AM
egregore
quote:
Maybe (?) Some bikes don't have center stands?

Harley-Davidson is one make. Others I can't say, having been out of motorcycling for decades. But the ones I did have, had them. Possibly, to save weight, "crotch rocket" sport bikes.
June 04, 2026, 11:34 AM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Do motorcycles not have center stands any more?


An option on a lot of Triumph bikes, and some BMWs I believe.
Can't say I've ever seen a center stand on a cruiser.



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June 04, 2026, 12:05 PM
bigwagon
I have an aftermarket center stand on my KLR 650. It can be used to remove both tires, even at the same time. A CS is an absolute necessity on an ADV style bike.

Those kickstand style jacks are popular with dirt bikes and off-road riders too.
June 04, 2026, 12:35 PM
marksman41
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Can't say I've ever seen a center stand on a cruiser.


Honda Goldwings have had center stands from the beginning.



June 04, 2026, 12:41 PM
HRK
Harleys don't, but there is an accessory center stand they sell, it's not great because of where it mounts, and aftermarket models which I have, even with that stand it's not high enough to remove a tire.
June 04, 2026, 02:45 PM
Jupiter
quote:
Originally posted by Johnny 3eagles:
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Do motorcycles not have center stands any more?


Yes, but your rear tire is a point of contact.


I added the Honda OEM center stand to my 2021 Honda Africa Twin 1100 specifically because it got the rear tire off the ground.


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June 04, 2026, 03:42 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Do motorcycles not have center stands any more?
My Indian doesn't and the Honda before it didn't
quote:
Originally posted by marksman41:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Can't say I've ever seen a center stand on a cruiser.
Honda Goldwings have had center stands from the beginning.
A Goldwing isn't a cruiser, it's either a bagger or a dresser


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June 04, 2026, 03:46 PM
marksman41
[/QUOTE]A Goldwing isn't a cruiser, it's either a bagger or a dresser[/QUOTE]

Good to know.



June 04, 2026, 03:54 PM
calugo
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Do motorcycles not have center stands any more?


Some do and some don't
June 04, 2026, 04:06 PM
calugo
Cool product and exactly what I need to lube and clean the chain on my 2023 Hayabusa
June 04, 2026, 04:32 PM
Fly-Sig
Great product for chain maintenance on a road trip. I've seen photos of people who've taken off the rear wheel using one of those, but I'd have to be pretty desperate to trust it for that!

My Kawasaki Versys 650 doesn't have a center stand. I'm happy not to have the weight, too.

You could also cut down an old crutch to the correct length for a lighter weight version of the SnapJack.