Can I put a centerstand on my 1986 700f which doesn't come with one?

texas · 03-01-2008, 11:05 PM

My 1986 VFR 700F does not come with a centerstand, is there a model with a compatible one? If not, are there any tips for supporting the bike for service?
thanks

speed · 03-01-2008, 11:23 PM

Maybe someone removed it but yes all 1986 came with one

tbones86 · 03-01-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas

My 1986 VFR 700F does not come with a centerstand, is there a model with a compatible one? If not, are there any tips for supporting the bike for service?
thanks

If you have a 4 into one exhaust, NO. With the stock dual system or atleast the stock collector, YES it did come w/ one origanally. As far as servicing I dangle my bike from the rafters w/ tie downs which can be intersting @ times but works.

speed · 03-01-2008, 11:30 PM

Hey T-bone,
Maybe it depends on what type of a 4 into one exhaust you have, i used to have a 86 vfr700f that had a 4 into one exhaust and a center stand ?

tbones86 · 03-01-2008, 11:40 PM

Possible just assumed there was an issue as all in this vintage I've seen w/ single side exhaust have had the center stand removed.

texas · 03-02-2008, 12:15 AM

wow, thanks for the fast responses! I have stock exhaust which is 4 into 2, one pipe on each side.. I just checked and i'm pretty sure I have the holes underneath, theyre about 20mm wide. Is this what the center stand should look like (with the bend in one of the legs)? :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-VF...3756.m20.l1116

thanks again

speed · 03-02-2008, 01:13 AM

Hey Texas,
I cant say for sure but i think 86 & 87 stand alone, i dont think a 84 will work, but i have been known to be wrong ? good luck

stewartj239 · 03-02-2008, 07:46 AM

The 1986 VFR700/750F was a complete redesign, so finding an older model centerstand probably won't work, but the stand for the '86 700 and 750 should be interchangeable. I've seen them on eBay every now and then.

MotoMax · 08-21-2008, 08:41 AM

I am looking for one also for my vfr 700. thanks - Max

oldhead · 08-27-2008, 10:43 PM

so am i if you guys get one let a reply as to were

Army86VFR750 · 08-29-2008, 09:14 PM

I just asked for one on the first gen thread and Danimal had one. Now I have one!

So, just ask, and you might get lucky too!

Chris71Mach1 · 08-29-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas

My 1986 VFR 700F does not come with a centerstand, is there a model with a compatible one? If not, are there any tips for supporting the bike for service?
thanks

actually the 1st gen VFR's came with an optional center stand. start posting up WTB ads and ill bet youll find one soon enough. theyre fairly easy to install, but ya have to remove the exhaust to get the center stand installed, so its really a 2 man job. make sure ya get all the necessary parts when you buy one though: center stand, mounting rod thing, cotter pin (to hold the mounting rod in place), and the spring that holds the center stand up while riding.

squirrelman · 08-30-2008, 10:44 AM

Speed: you're incorrect on this one, since the centerstand did NOT come standard equipment but was an extra-cost option....

Chris71Mach1 · 08-30-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrelman

Speed: you're incorrect on this one, since the centerstand did NOT come standard equipment but was an extra-cost option....

this is correct. not all VFR's came with them from the factory, but lucky for us, all the VFR's were made with the mounting points (at least 1st gen VFR's). the tab for the spring, the slots for the mounting bar, etc. are all there. you simply need to find the parts and assemble the centerstand on your bike.

Army86VFR750 · 08-30-2008, 07:54 PM

That's right, according to the original owner I got the bike from, he said it was a $28 option.

And only the right side exhaust has to come off at the 'y'.

Chris71Mach1 · 08-31-2008, 12:17 PM

i guess it depends on the exhaust you have on the bike now, Army. I dont think i had my centerstand yet while i still had my stock exhaust, so i dont know what would have to come apart there, but i DO know that with a 4-2-1 exuahst, the baffle actually has to come off to allow the centerstand to go in place as it should.

Army86VFR750 · 08-31-2008, 01:13 PM

One thing I didn't think of, the left side exhaust has a beefed up weld for the stand to rest against in the up position.

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speed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Today 01:08 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 662 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Hey T-bone, Maybe it depends on what type of a 4 into one exhaust you have, i used to have a 86 vfr700f that had a 4 into one exhaust and a center stand ? __________________ VFRiders for Christ is a group that was formed for believers members welcome http://vfrworld.com/forums/groups/vfriders-christ.html

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texas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: 07-17-2008 04:57 PM My Ride: 1986 VFR 700F Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wow, thanks for the fast responses! I have stock exhaust which is 4 into 2, one pipe on each side.. I just checked and i'm pretty sure I have the holes underneath, theyre about 20mm wide. Is this what the center stand should look like (with the bend in one of the legs)? : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-VF...3756.m20.l1116 thanks again __________________ yeeeeehaw

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speed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Today 01:08 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 662 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Hey Texas, I cant say for sure but i think 86 & 87 stand alone, i dont think a 84 will work, but i have been known to be wrong ? good luck __________________ VFRiders for Christ is a group that was formed for believers members welcome http://vfrworld.com/forums/groups/vfriders-christ.html

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stewartj239 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 08:01 PM Location: Syracuse, NY My Ride: 1986 Honda VF500F, 1986 Honda VFR750F, 1986 Honda VF1000R, 2007 Honda VFR800FI (RWB) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 590 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	The 1986 VFR700/750F was a complete redesign, so finding an older model centerstand probably won't work, but the stand for the '86 700 and 750 should be interchangeable. I've seen them on eBay every now and then. __________________ Proud Owner - 1st Gen Interceptor (1986 VF500F) Proud Owner - 2nd Gen Interceptor (1986 VFR750F & 1986 VF1000R) Proud Owner - 6th Gen Interceptor (2007 VFR800FI - RWB) (Proud Member - 6th Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion)

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oldhead Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 11-09-2008 10:36 PM Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	so am i if you guys get one let a reply as to were

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Chris71Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: 11-13-2008 10:08 AM Location: Fort Worth, TX - Find Me! My Ride: 1987 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 134 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	i guess it depends on the exhaust you have on the bike now, Army. I dont think i had my centerstand yet while i still had my stock exhaust, so i dont know what would have to come apart there, but i DO know that with a 4-2-1 exuahst, the baffle actually has to come off to allow the centerstand to go in place as it should. __________________ Ride like it's your last day on earth!

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Army86VFR750 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 11-25-2008 08:48 PM Location: MD - Find Me! My Ride: 86 VFR750F- current; 82 Seca 650 Turbo- gone; 82 Seca 400- gone Posts: 114 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	One thing I didn't think of, the left side exhaust has a beefed up weld for the stand to rest against in the up position. __________________ If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking. -George S. Patton

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