1929 Model F Centre Stand (Oops, not 1927!)

[ian.gallpen]

Has anyone had experience with improving the "lifting" action of the centre stand for a Model F. The original set up requires a Herculian effort and is hernia inducing. I was thinking of fabricating a couple of feet to weld onto the base of each leg to get some sort of rolling action.

Any thoughts?

Cheers.

Ian

[Karol Burger]

in 1927, the center stand was not used. It was not used until 1929. At that time it was necessary to lift the motorcycle by the front of the carrier. the center stand lasted only in 1929. In 1930, they gave up

[Karol Burger]

this is a 1929 model that used a center stand. The picture shows the 557 SV model B

[admin]

Thread title changed on request of original poster - should have been 1929, not 1927.
Apologies to all!

Admin

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

perhaps construct a levering system a la Rudge or Vincent model D ?

[Karol Burger]

for the model from 1929, the rear stand from 1927 - 28 can be used. The rear part of the frame is still adapted to this.

[Dave.Barkshire]

Some owners use a clamp fitting side stand. This should be quite easy to live with and does not spoil the originality as it can easily be removed.

(Bear in mind : the rear stands are not exactly easy to use)

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

rear stands, around that year there is no attachment yet for a rear stand spring, you need one of these for it.

[Karol Burger]

it is simple to install and easy to use

https://www.arielklub.sk/inzerat-20353- ... 27-28.html

[ian.gallpen]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I might try the clamp on side stand in the first instance and see how this goes. Karol, If this does not work for me, I'll get back to you about adopting a rear stand of another model.

Cheers.

Ian