nibby Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Would you? I'm picking up a new 1090r shortly and have the option from the dealer to fit a centre stand. My first thought is to keep it off. I have a paddock stand at home for lifting the rear and on my current 950 the only time I use it is for oiling the chain if I'm on a trip and obviously changing a rear flat. But with the 1090 being tubeless there should be less of a reason to change a rear as I can just plug if needed. Benefits of not having one for me would be the weight/looks I'm still 50/50 though. mmmmnnnnn.......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted July 12, 2017 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Go without it. You can always change your mind later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpedRotor Posted July 17, 2017 My Ride Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) topic title reads SIDE STAND, content is about CENTER STAND. but, answering the question. I have been with and without one in the desert and had to change a flat tire. Resources can be scrounged to get the bike up on the belly pan or you could just tip it over and work on it laying on its side. I always carry a bit of gear and factor in the center stand as a "nice to have it when needed" item. Edited July 17, 2017 by WarpedRotor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorman Posted July 29, 2017 My Rides (4) Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Any time I'm loading/unloading during a trip, I use my center stand. The main reason, items I place on the seat or rear rack don't slide off quite as easy. Chain lubing and adjustments are easier. It also makes working on the left side easier if needed. It's extra weight but it's low weight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trawak Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 If I had to choose I would get it. I have used mine trailed on 3 separate tire flats and couldn't imagine stacking rocks or trying to even lift the bike up onto those rocks to get the wheel upp the ground. lying a bike on its side to get a tire off is ludicrous, buy the stand.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibby Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 thanks for replies. I've gone without at the moment. The idea is that if I continue to run tubeless I can hopefully run sealant and plug if needed. I will probably end up with one but atm holding out Bike still needs running in until 1st service then I'll see what it's really capable of on the dirt. Great so far though and it will never look this clean again 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motopreneur Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Damn that's a pretty bike! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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