Thread mine but seeking answers:
Has any Roadster owner fitted a RIVCO center stand #TR3001
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Excuse the mining, I found your thread after searching for center stand info. I bought a never fitted unused RIVCO one off
@slick rick for a great price and a mate brought it the 4000km East on a work trip. I had seen some earlier threads about these RIVCO center stands that some had issues fitting and the supplied instructions with photos do make reference to potential mods for model variations. The unit comes with the strap referred to above, required bolts and adjusting shims to cover model and manufacturing variances.
However when I took it to The Suspension Smith here in Canberra for fitting, Laurie advised it must have been made for the earlier pre-Roadster Rockets without ABS as the ABS unit is in the way of the center stand spring and spring brackets. He suggested I would have to get the brackets cut off and re-welded about 20mm to one side and it should then fit my Roadster. They are a beautiful bit of well made and chromed kit and hopefully I will get he problem sorted.
Laurie the Suspension Smith is a great bloke and said 'no charge' after friggin around for a while finding out it would not fit while I was having breakfast at the great Isa St Bakery up the road.
I may add this info to other RIVCO center stand threads I find.
Mine is similar to this model for Harleys but with different mounting brackets, doesn't appear to be available anymore.
Rivco Chrome Adjustable Center Stand for Lowered Touring Models | 531-229