H&B center stand vs original for V7iii

[kiwi dave]

Interesting is being offered for only these two models. I wonder why they wouldn't fit a V7-III Stone? Is there something different? But I'm glad I don't have to be the one to find out.

 

[Mayakovski]

Interesting is being offered for only these two models. I wonder why they wouldn't fit a V7-III Stone? Is there something different? But I'm glad I don't have to be the one to find out.

According to my dealer they are also compatible with the Anniversario and the Stone.

 

[RedHawk47]

I agree: you can't use a standard pump up type of lift easily. However, there are other options that fit the bike well. Two that I'm aware of:

• The Pit Bull Motorcycle Rear Stand for the V7 and V7II also fits the V7III. It picks the bike up via the cross member just below and in front of the exhaust crossover pipe. The only detail is that you have to unbolt and push the V7III EVAP canister out of the way (or relocate it permanently, or remove it altogether), since Guzzi relocated the canister such that it interferes with the Pit Bull stand's operation. https://www.pit-bull.com/moto-guzzi...moto-guzzi-v7-motorcycle-rear-stand-f0096-000

• The Abba Superbike Stand fitted with the fitting kit for the 2010-2014 Ducati 1200 Multistrada picks up the V7 series bikes by attaching to the swing arm pivot bolt points from the outside. There's some interference with the Racer foot controls ... I believe when I tested it I had to unbolt the control lever ends, but I only tested it once; it wasn't a big deal. https://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1 and https://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=fitting-kits&pid=27

With either of these, if you want to work on the front end or remove the front tire, use a floor or scissors jack (with a block of wood to protect the sump casting) to lift the front of the bike once the bike is securely lifted at the rear with the stand.

A centerstand is most convenient when traveling and you need to have the bike held upright for light maintenance, like oil level checks and changes, but this is something I almost never found myself needing to do since the 1990s with any of my bikes. None of them ever consumed enough oil between service intervals to worry about it, or leaked; if the occasion arose that I felt I had to check the oil, I just ask someone to sit on the bike and hold it up while I do so. The ride-on wheel chock I use for parking does that kind of thing very well also.

I use a scissor jack with some adjustable lift posts for my V7II, many available at a variety of prices. Here's one:
https://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-lift-jack/p/MC-JACK/
I use it on the frame rails.

FWIW: HB centerstand on V7II: no interference with OEM US sidestand, up or down.

 

[Godfrey]

That's an interesting jack! Thanks for posting it.

G

 

[dududuckling]

According to my dealer they are also compatible with the Anniversario and the Stone.

And up in Canada, do you guys have the same side stand as we do in the US? Or is it the Euro style?

My thought about the center stand is you can be far away on a long ride and still be able to check your fluid level if need be vs a dedicated garage stand that pretty much stays in the garage.

 

[Mayakovski]

And up in Canada, do you guys have the same side stand as we do in the US? Or is it the Euro style?

What is the difference between the two?

 

[dududuckling]

The U.S. stand has an additional bend that causes issues with most centerstands. Unless specifically noted that it will work with a US-spec side-stand, I would say plan on buying the euro version to fit and work properly. They just hiked up the Euro stand price for the newer bikes to ~$2XX. Ouch.

This one.

 

[Godfrey]

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My thought about the center stand is you can be far away on a long ride and still be able to check your fluid level if need be vs a dedicated garage stand that pretty much stays in the garage.

Yes. As I said, I found it is just as effective to ask some friendly passerby to sit on the bike and hold it up for a few minutes so one can check the oil level properly. I've never had any trouble finding another motorcyclist, or a friendly young man or woman, to do that. The latter two, if they're not motorcyclists, seem to get a kick out of it, which has spawned many an interesting conversation and lunch date.

 

[Sharon David]

I have installed the original guzzi centef stand on my v7iii.
It's very secure ans stable.
The instructions were theral and clear.
The parts and bits match the bike and there is no compromise in quality or looks.
There is no interference withe the side stand in way.
I recommend it to any one that want a stable convenient platform for the bike for maintenance and parking.
Great product and value!!

 

[TimmyTheHog]

And up in Canada, do you guys have the same side stand as we do in the US? Or is it the Euro style?

My thought about the center stand is you can be far away on a long ride and still be able to check your fluid level if need be vs a dedicated garage stand that pretty much stays in the garage.

Both US & Canada uses the American Style stand...which is longer yet more forward

I switch over to Euro stand. It is more straight up...

https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/2013-v7-oem-center-stand.18498/#post-144953

Picture shown in here.

 

[dududuckling]

I had the mechanic installed an original MG center stand on the 2017 V7III, equipped with the U.S. side stand and GP Megs mufflers. It fit with minor modification.

According to the mechanic, the left rear centerstand bracket, which drops down in parallel to the exhaust bracket), originally had a 90-degree bend with two screw holes to secure the centerstand bracket to bottom of the original muffler by running two screws from underneath.

Since I run the GP Megs and that seems to tuck in closer, he had to cut this overhang and bend the centerstand bracket slightly inward to clear the muffler, then drill another hole on both the centerstand and muffler brackets and run extra screws to make sure they stay in position. By the way, the GP Megs bracket is a thick metal and hard to drill.

Other than that, it clears the side stand and muffler no problem. When up, the side stand sits pretty close to the center stand and you have to watch where the heel of the boots go, otherwise I would be scratching the muffler. To be honest, this is such a minor issue but worth keeping in mind. Maybe HB is a better fit in this respect, especially if you run the Megs.