Yamaha Canada Center Stand
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scoobienorth
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my goodness thank you for the pics, i was just about to start ranting on how to mount the springs
OK, I have to know: how the heck are you supposed to get the little spring into the big spring? I spent a good half hour looking at the two of 'em like a dog staring at a round doorknob, wondering "How on earth does this work?"
Are you supposed to thread the two springs together, then work the rubber sleeve into it somehow? Or do you bend the big spring open in the middle somehow? Getting the small spring to flex was enough of a pain, getting the big one to give sounds nigh-impossible.
I'm also confused as to why we have this "two-in-one" spring contraption anyhow. What does it offer that just one, stiffer spring doesn't?
Are you supposed to thread the two springs together, then work the rubber sleeve into it somehow? Or do you bend the big spring open in the middle somehow? Getting the small spring to flex was enough of a pain, getting the big one to give sounds nigh-impossible.
I'm also confused as to why we have this "two-in-one" spring contraption anyhow. What does it offer that just one, stiffer spring doesn't?
So is there no way to get this stand in the states?
Yam Can lists the part number as MAI-NSTAN-DK-IT for $150.17. I'm guessing thats Canadian dollars.
Couldn't find it else where.
Can our friends to the north buy it and ship it to us? Don't want them to get into any kind of trouble. Hate to see someone go to jail for starting an international centerstand smuggling ring or the like.
Do we need to go to our local dealer only to hear them say "sorry, no can do"?
Why wouldn't Yamaha offer it in the states? We have money to spend.
Need some closure over here. Feeling all anxious and what not...
Yam Can lists the part number as MAI-NSTAN-DK-IT for $150.17. I'm guessing thats Canadian dollars.
Couldn't find it else where.
Can our friends to the north buy it and ship it to us? Don't want them to get into any kind of trouble. Hate to see someone go to jail for starting an international centerstand smuggling ring or the like.
Do we need to go to our local dealer only to hear them say "sorry, no can do"?
Why wouldn't Yamaha offer it in the states? We have money to spend.
Need some closure over here. Feeling all anxious and what not...
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So I went to my local dealer and they couldn't help or were just too lazy or unresourseful to find out how to get it.
Anyone out there have any ideas how to get this part in the lower 48.
Another question too...Will it fit the 6Rs in the states? Are the canadian bikes set up differently...frame wise I mean?
Anyone out there have any ideas how to get this part in the lower 48.
Another question too...Will it fit the 6Rs in the states? Are the canadian bikes set up differently...frame wise I mean?
ajskillz13
New Member
In the same boat... Probably just going to get the SW Motech stand instead. Reviews seem good.
Yeh the Motech stand is fine and all but I just wanted to get my hands on the OEM stand.
Can't understand why they don't offer it in the states.
Which brings back the question, are the frames for the 6Rs in the states different from the Canada bikes? Or is Yamaha just screwing with us?
Can't understand why they don't offer it in the states.
Which brings back the question, are the frames for the 6Rs in the states different from the Canada bikes? Or is Yamaha just screwing with us?
ajskillz13
New Member
I'll second the question to any of our Canadian friends... Can someone hook us up with a dealer who will ship some of these to the states?
So is there no way to get this stand in the states?
Yam Can lists the part number as MAI-NSTAN-DK-IT for $150.17. I'm guessing thats Canadian dollars.
Couldn't find it else where.
Can our friends to the north buy it and ship it to us? Don't want them to get into any kind of trouble. Hate to see someone go to jail for starting an international centerstand smuggling ring or the like.
Do we need to go to our local dealer only to hear them say "sorry, no can do"?
Why wouldn't Yamaha offer it in the states? We have money to spend.
Need some closure over here. Feeling all anxious and what not...
Just looking for some help here.
Over 1300 views and no one knows anything? Seems odd at best.
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Best guess, It adds more weight and they would have to charge more for the bike. Neither one being a very good excuse. It would have nice to have the option at the dealer when buying the bike.
I put the SWMotech on mine.
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Yamaha Canada Centrestand
Some comments; hope its some help if anyone is still looking for a stand.
I have this stand - works nicely. Got it installed at the dealer. Since it added a couple hundred to the cost, I assume that is why they don't do it, since demand is low.
I assume Yamaha Canada won't sell directly (if you haven't tried, might be worth an email - they do respond to those sometimes).
If you are still looking for Canadian dealers, try calling any of these:
Thomboys of Owen Sound Ontario. THOMBOYS Powersports & Equipment. Nice people. Semi-rural area, so not always as busy. This is where I got the bike. Multi-line dealer, including Yamaha. They only charged me for the part, not the install (and they didn't have any instructions either).
Kahuna Powersports (Toronto) - multi-line, Yamaha dealer. They have a fair size aftermarket parts business. Kahuna Powersports is Toronto's source for Kawasaki, Yamaha, MV Agusta and Norton motorcycles and accessories.
Cyclewerx (Toronto. Not a dealer - mechanic shop, always helpful in my experience. Welcome to Cyclewerx.
No idea whether they will be interested in re-shipping to the US though.
I have never heard of any differences between the Canadian and US models (aside from the metric programming on the speedo etc).
Good luck.
Some comments; hope its some help if anyone is still looking for a stand.
I have this stand - works nicely. Got it installed at the dealer. Since it added a couple hundred to the cost, I assume that is why they don't do it, since demand is low.
I assume Yamaha Canada won't sell directly (if you haven't tried, might be worth an email - they do respond to those sometimes).
If you are still looking for Canadian dealers, try calling any of these:
Thomboys of Owen Sound Ontario. THOMBOYS Powersports & Equipment. Nice people. Semi-rural area, so not always as busy. This is where I got the bike. Multi-line dealer, including Yamaha. They only charged me for the part, not the install (and they didn't have any instructions either).
Kahuna Powersports (Toronto) - multi-line, Yamaha dealer. They have a fair size aftermarket parts business. Kahuna Powersports is Toronto's source for Kawasaki, Yamaha, MV Agusta and Norton motorcycles and accessories.
Cyclewerx (Toronto. Not a dealer - mechanic shop, always helpful in my experience. Welcome to Cyclewerx.
No idea whether they will be interested in re-shipping to the US though.
I have never heard of any differences between the Canadian and US models (aside from the metric programming on the speedo etc).
Good luck.
danieljardim
New Member
Trying not to start a topic all over. What is the advantage of having a center stand?
(lets see if you guys are gonna read and answer.)????
(lets see if you guys are gonna read and answer.)????
It's difficult to tip it over, therefore you can leave the bike parked with more confidence. ( soft asphalt, curiosity seekers, small children, wind, etc… ) It also makes access to parts of the motorcycle easier and safer. I wouldn't own a bike without one. I ordered mine from Twisted Throttle.
danieljardim
New Member
Do you keep the side stand or you take if off? If you keep it. Why?
Sorry to be a pain, just trying to measure if it's worth it or not.
Sorry about Jay, he's usually much more helpful. Thank you for not creating a new thread! :thumbup:
To answer your question, yes you keep the stock kickstand on. Otherwise it would be tough getting on and off the bike, while balancing both yourself and the bike.
To use the center stand you have to be off the bike and press down on the stand while lifting up on the bike. Not something you want to do every time you walk away from the bike.
My last bike had one, and I rarely used it, but those times when you do need it, it really comes in handy. Like cleaning/greasing your chain and other maintenence back there.