Why do motorcycles not have a center stand?

There are three main reasons manufacturers don’t provide centre stands as standard equipment on most modern motorcycles. The first is to make the bike appear cheaper. So they try to keep the bike’s weight down to improve engine efficiency.

Is a center stand necessary?

Center stands are ideal for long term storage as they keep most of the bike’s weight away from its tires. In addition, since the rear wheel is lifted from the ground, a center stand would give you the ideal setup when trying to do some work on your motorcycle such as chain lubrication or rear wheel disassembly.

Why is motorcycle inventory so low?

You may have looked online for new Harley-Davidsons and wondered why the inventories seem so low. One word: microchip. The shortage of these microchips are a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its forced shutdowns of factories and suppliers.

What is a motorcycle center stand for?

A motorcycle center-stand is intended primarily for maintenance work, not for routine parking of a bike. It allows you to get one (or both) of the wheels off the ground to enable chain maintenance or removing one or both of the wheels. By default (on most modern bikes) it is the rear wheel that is lifted.

Which is better side stand or center stand?

Side stand is preferred for easy and quick parking. It is lighter and easier to deploy and can be used while sitting on the bike. Center stand is preferable while parking on soft or irregular ground and during motorcycle servicing, repair and maintenance work.

Do I need a motorcycle stand?

Your motorcycle is a valuable machine that does have parts that can break in a fall. The bike stand is necessary for protecting your bike against tips on hard pavement, a shop floor, or off-road areas with dirt and rocks that could scratch dent, or break off some of the components.

Why are motorcycles getting more expensive?

This is being compounded by a burgeoning shortage in shipping containers, making shipments both slower and more expensive. The law of supply and demand tells that when supply is constrained, the price goes up, so paying sticker (MSRP) is now the norm for new bikes — even inexpensive, small-displacement machines.

What is a paddock stand?

A paddock stand is essentially a metal contraption that keeps a motorcycle stable while it is stationary. Don’t confuse it with a side-stand or a centre-stand of your motorcycle as with a paddock stand, you can keep one wheel, or both wheels in the air.

Why don’t motorcycles have centre stands anymore?

I’ve seen motorcycles on paddock stands, but not a provided centre stand. The third reason is emissions regulations. It is becoming more and more difficult for manufacturers to reach the ever-increasing standards of European emissions controls. So they try to keep the bike’s weight down to improve engine efficiency.

Do you need a centre stand for a touring bike?

Even some modern bikes regarded as touring bikes don’t have these utilitarian stands and if you want to buy one, they cost several hundred dollars. A centre stand is vital for any chain-driven motorcycle heavier than, say a 400cc bike. You can sit or even sleep on your bike when it’s on a centre stand!

What are the benefits of using a centre stand?

1 They will allow you to securely park on soft ground; 2 They make it easy to clean and lubricate the chain; 3 They allow you to fit your bike in a narrow space such as in your garage or within parking line markings; and 4 You can sit or even sleep on your bike when it’s on a centre stand!

Can You mount a tall bike on a side stand?

Even many modern side stands are now made of a light alloy rather than a substantial steel or iron for weight-saving reasons. Consequently, they bend and can develop faults with the engine cut-off switch. You should never stand on the pegs to mount a tall bike while it is on its side stand for this very reason.