You Sir are a GENIOUS. I just bought a 2023 NC750X that didn't come with a center stand. I bought the original Honda center stand like you did and installation went smoothly. Using the rope makes installation of the springs a quick and easy job. Thank You Very Much!
Just installed a centre stand to my 2105 nc750x and this video was really useful (clearer than the paper instructions provided)! The ratchet strap was genius! Your videos are my 'go to'' for all nc750x maintenance / installations. Thanks
Thanks very much for doing your very helpful videos. When I fitted my stand I found it easy to fit the springs first and then ease the greased central pin in - do not fit the stand and then try to fight with the springs to get them to fit! You can fit this stand this way by yourself without hammering. Even easier than your method (which is the next best I've found anyone suggest).
For future readers this above is the best method and helps to have a 2nd person to push the central pin into place once you have both hands pushing the stand into place (with both springs already attached). SOO much better than using all that tension or strength to brute force the spring on. I tried it with a spring tool just to break the tool. Then I tried this method and wow sooo much easier. Simply the best way to install these and barely anyone talks about it.
I just realized I never thanked you for this video that helped me last year when I installed the centerstand on my NC700. While I rarely use the centerstand, I feel the bike needs one, especially after seeing that neither one of my rear stands would work on this model. It makes those 500 mile chain lubes even easier than before.
Hi i have watched a number of your videos for this machine and the one thing that stands out is that honda have made it easy for maintenance and fitting parts , i was looking at a vstrom 650 but i have to say after watching a guy from italy do work on it was painfull to put it bluntly love your videos and i rekon you should make up a wack of thos radiator covers and sell em you would make a killing
Many thanks for this , helped my out installing an ebay centre stand ( $240 AUD vs dealer quoted $ 450) on my new 2019 NC750X, even with the ratchet strap took a few goes to get those springs on , but once done works like a charm , love your videos :-)
I used this video to install my centre stand today, so thank you kindly :-) I'm going to buy a slip on muffler soon which doesn't have the bump stop built in, so may have to fashion something.
I bought a German after market centre stand and it is different to your one, but I modified it and then put it on. Made a special tool for fitting the springs. Now it works well, but it is an extra thing to check before a ride. Like the way yours is held on so I am going to modify mine to work in a similar way to yours. Think that your one is much safer. Thank you.
I really miss the old days when the very necessary center stand was designed as part of the lower frame unit...save weight and money. edit: just installed my stand...thanks for the ratchet trick, worked well with a small carabiner
It's a pretty amazing time that we live in, that a Brit could help a Yank fix his Japanese bike and never leave home! I couldn't have dreamed of something this fantastical when I was a teenager working on my first motorcycle. Thanks mate!
barry shephard - lucky for you. I tried that first but the springs on mine were way too strong. On the other hand, you are probably way stronger than me!
Thanks for the upload, gread vid. I have just bought an NC750X and was wondering whether to buy the centre stand. I initially decided against it as I have an Abba stand, but on closer inspection at the dealer's, there isn't access to the swingarm pivot - which is what the Abba fits to. This is perhaps something to bear in mind for anyone who owns an Abba. I shall now be buying the centre stand lol.
Cosmic-Wizard - it's annoying there is no centre stand as standard. I initially thought I would do without but it's just so convenient when doing any maintenance, especially oiling the chain after a ride.
I have the same exact one and put mine on yesterday and noticed right away my foot hits the stand while my foot is on the peg. Great video! I ended up using a piece of solid number 10 copper and wrapped it around the big spring hook and was able to pull it forward towards the front of the bike to get it hooked.
Mr Fechu - tried Metzler tourance model ‘next’. Didn’t like them. Then Michelin PR4 they were excellent. Now I’ve gone for dual sport with Shinko 705. They are good all round tyres and very well priced.
Gday mate i wish they were that cheap for the 500 , there are ones from china but as someone pointed out will you ever get it ? I rang a dealer today in fact 2 on quoted me around 400.00 and the other said it was a genuine part for about half and i think they misread the cost or didnt factor in the exsorbedent mark up , really pissed that honda did not include this as a standard item on both these bikes back in the day every bike came with one and you would remember this as we are about the same age ,so i will just have to save my pennies and pay the stealer for a proper one i think as i am not happy wondering if my chinese one will arrive ,the ratchet strap is a good idea im so glad you blokes think of all these things i would have been struggling with a bloody screwdriver trying to hook it on .
Hello ... Congratulations fo the video and the bike!!! Could you tell me the model of this Main Stand??? I found two models in Japan: 08M70-MGS-J10 and 08M70-MGS-J30 !!! I also have an NC750X2017 (Brazil) and I'm looking for these parts ... 08M70-MGS-J30 - (HONDA NC750X RC72) 08M70-MGS-J10 - (HONDA NC750X RC72 TypeLD)
Hello Salah Sorry for the extreeeme delay ... Thanks for the tip... ... If you visit America, know Brazil ... If you travel to Brazil look for Santa Catarina ... In Santa Catarina marvel at Florianopolis ... Ahh in Florianopolis call me... Kkkk
Mr Fechu - I think I had the original Dunlop’s at this point. They are pretty poor but they don’t last long so I didn’t have long to wait to replace them.
For those interested in the stand, you can find one at the link below. It cost me under 200 Oz Brass Razoos shipped and arrived in under 7 days. And it is marked "Genuine Honda." Less than half the price for the same unit from the local Honda parts bin. japan.webike.net/products/20310343.html
And installed on my new NC. Thanks for the ratchet strap trick, though first time I tried it I realised the hook was too big. Doh! Added a shackle to the mix and it worked like a charm. I'm looking forward to replicating some of the other mods you made, particularly the radiator guard, a trunk power outlet, and the shock protector. Quite why Honda, in their wisdom, don't do this as standard is beyond me. It wouldn't cost them all that much and it makes a bit difference. Oh well. Thank you for the excellent videos!
Can you do a video on getting it onto the stand? I have the centre stand on my bike, but I'm having trouble getting it onto the stand. I tried the usual rock back and lift, but it's just too heavy
Funky Munky - hmmm. Interesting. It’s not the lightest bike to get onto the stand I have ever had but not difficult. Try putting your weight on the stand leg as you lift.
Honda NC750X Stuff Thanks, as Ive ordered the same footpegs as you, Im 6’ft 2. And Can’t wait for some lower footpegs Although I ride knee down on curves.
For the life of me, I can’t figure out why manufacturers can’t use aluminum for these things. I’d be willing to pay a bit more for a lighter material. To mitigate wear, they could put steel bits on the high wear points.
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You Sir are a GENIOUS. I just bought a 2023 NC750X that didn't come with a center stand. I bought the original Honda center stand like you did and installation went smoothly. Using the rope makes installation of the springs a quick and easy job. Thank You Very Much!
Just installed a centre stand to my 2105 nc750x and this video was really useful (clearer than the paper instructions provided)! The ratchet strap was genius! Your videos are my 'go to'' for all nc750x maintenance / installations. Thanks
Lovely. Thanks.
Thanks very much for doing your very helpful videos. When I fitted my stand I found it easy to fit the springs first and then ease the greased central pin in - do not fit the stand and then try to fight with the springs to get them to fit! You can fit this stand this way by yourself without hammering. Even easier than your method (which is the next best I've found anyone suggest).
Good point. Didn't think to do it that way. Thanks
For future readers this above is the best method and helps to have a 2nd person to push the central pin into place once you have both hands pushing the stand into place (with both springs already attached). SOO much better than using all that tension or strength to brute force the spring on. I tried it with a spring tool just to break the tool. Then I tried this method and wow sooo much easier. Simply the best way to install these and barely anyone talks about it.
I just realized I never thanked you for this video that helped me last year when I installed the centerstand on my NC700. While I rarely use the centerstand, I feel the bike needs one, especially after seeing that neither one of my rear stands would work on this model. It makes those 500 mile chain lubes even easier than before.
Andy C - thanks mate. Appreciated.
Many thanks !
I used a hook for trampoline springs to put in place the spring. It works fine too.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Your videos are very useful.
Hi i have watched a number of your videos for this machine and the one thing that stands out is that honda have made it easy for maintenance and fitting parts , i was looking at a vstrom 650 but i have to say after watching a guy from italy do work on it was painfull to put it bluntly love your videos and i rekon you should make up a wack of thos radiator covers and sell em you would make a killing
Your videos are gold, mate! Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Thanks to this video, the center stand went on as planned and without issue today!
Great tips. A big thanks from Portugal.
Just installed a center stand on my new (to me) 2016 NC700X DCT. Thanks, your strap technique made it a breeze.
Good to hear. Thanks
Thanks for the tutorial, just did mine.Worked a treat
Appreciate the feedback. Sad Honda could not supply it standard but I guess it's all about price point.
Many thanks for this , helped my out installing an ebay centre stand ( $240 AUD vs dealer quoted $ 450) on my new 2019 NC750X, even with the ratchet strap took a few goes to get those springs on , but once done works like a charm , love your videos :-)
Irishkacanning - thanks mate.
Thanks so much, you helped make it a breeze!
It's very helpful video,thanks!
Another excellent video 👍👌
Bob's you're uncle! Fantastic video! Brilliant.
Useful and very clear, thanks.
I used this video to install my centre stand today, so thank you kindly :-) I'm going to buy a slip on muffler soon which doesn't have the bump stop built in, so may have to fashion something.
albijohnson - I had to make up a connector pipe and stand stop for mine too.
I bought a German after market centre stand and it is different to your one, but I modified it and then put it on. Made a special tool for fitting the springs. Now it works well, but it is an extra thing to check before a ride. Like the way yours is held on so I am going to modify mine to work in a similar way to yours. Think that your one is much safer. Thank you.
Fab! Great video, will be using this trick, thanks!
Same goes for luggage, dealer didn't seem too interested.Sourced Shad gear myself. PITA
Thanks for the video. Just installed my Centre stand. Very fiddly job though.
Amazing and very helpful video! Thank you man! (Y)
I really miss the old days when the very necessary center stand was designed as part of the lower frame unit...save weight and money.
edit: just installed my stand...thanks for the ratchet trick, worked well with a small carabiner
What an excellent video!
Simple, to the point and Bob's your uncle.
Love it!
It's a pretty amazing time that we live in, that a Brit could help a Yank fix his Japanese bike and never leave home! I couldn't have dreamed of something this fantastical when I was a teenager working on my first motorcycle. Thanks mate!
Brit? Brit? I hope you are not calling this little Aussie a Brit ? 🧐
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Aussie! Even better!! That is sooooo cool!
Either way, thanks for the video. I followed your instructions and it works great!
Ha! Thanks mate. Yep this interverse stuff is baffling.
Thanks great video !
i watched your video before fitting a stand today but i was able to fit the stand spring using a exhaust hook and doing the springs one at a time
barry shephard - lucky for you. I tried that first but the springs on mine were way too strong.
On the other hand, you are probably way stronger than me!
Thanks, thanks very much. !! Muchas gracias, amigo !!
🏴 fitted a centre stand to my 2021 nc used your ratchet strap idea 👍
Very good !
Brilliant
Thanks for the upload, gread vid.
I have just bought an NC750X and was wondering whether to buy the centre stand.
I initially decided against it as I have an Abba stand, but on closer inspection at the dealer's, there isn't access to the swingarm pivot - which is what the Abba fits to.
This is perhaps something to bear in mind for anyone who owns an Abba.
I shall now be buying the centre stand lol.
Cosmic-Wizard - it's annoying there is no centre stand as standard. I initially thought I would do without but it's just so convenient when doing any maintenance, especially oiling the chain after a ride.
You don't put oil on your chain do you??
So did you throw your alignment off doing this?
I have the same exact one and put mine on yesterday and noticed right away my foot hits the stand while my foot is on the peg. Great video! I ended up using a piece of solid number 10 copper and wrapped it around the big spring hook and was able to pull it forward towards the front of the bike to get it hooked.
Loc-Tite Blue, good man!! Nice job in the Vid to by the way!! :{)
Thanks for your reply. Yes, they are the originals. What's your choice now?
Mr Fechu - tried Metzler tourance model ‘next’. Didn’t like them. Then Michelin PR4 they were excellent. Now I’ve gone for dual sport with Shinko 705. They are good all round tyres and very well priced.
Thanks for the video. Did you put screw glue on the spring holder?
Jovica Zivkovic - yes. Blue loctite
They’re interesting. Where did you get that idea? I like it
Like all my “ideas”, it came from the internet 🤔
Gday mate i wish they were that cheap for the 500 , there are ones from china but as someone pointed out will you ever get it ? I rang a dealer today in fact 2 on quoted me around 400.00 and the other said it was a genuine part for about half and i think they misread the cost or didnt factor in the exsorbedent mark up , really pissed that honda did not include this as a standard item on both these bikes back in the day every bike came with one and you would remember this as we are about the same age ,so i will just have to save my pennies and pay the stealer for a proper one i think as i am not happy wondering if my chinese one will arrive ,the ratchet strap is a good idea im so glad you blokes think of all these things i would have been struggling with a bloody screwdriver trying to hook it on .
crispernator - have you considered this alternative?
th-cam.com/video/wP4xq9vXgNE/w-d-xo.html
Hi I’d be interested to know which make this stand is, as it looks good with the double springs and rubber shroud.
Hmm it was a long time ago that I bought it. But it was from Japan. Sorry can’t be more help.
I believe its an original OE Honda center stand. I ordered a new Honda for my NC an dit is exactly like the one he installed.
Nice one! Looks like you did the whole job while the bike was on the OEM side stand? Is that correct?
James Nickel - correct. The extra 3mm height didn’t effect the “lean” angle enough to notice.
Honda NC750X Stuff Thanks for that info.....it will come in handy when I install mine! All the best!😎
Hello ... Congratulations fo the video and the bike!!!
Could you tell me the model of this Main Stand???
I found two models in Japan: 08M70-MGS-J10 and 08M70-MGS-J30 !!!
I also have an NC750X2017 (Brazil) and I'm looking for these parts ...
08M70-MGS-J30 - (HONDA NC750X RC72)
08M70-MGS-J10 - (HONDA NC750X RC72 TypeLD)
Gilberto Valentim Silva - sorry mate. Didn't keep the paperwork.
Hello Gilberto. You have to buy 08M70-MGS-J30. The LD reference is for japanese version (LD, as low, for small people).
Hello Salah
Sorry for the extreeeme delay ...
Thanks for the tip...
... If you visit America, know Brazil ... If you travel to Brazil look for Santa Catarina ... In Santa Catarina marvel at Florianopolis ... Ahh in Florianopolis call me... Kkkk
Thanks for the info. If off topics are allowed...what´s your opinion about those tyres.
Mr Fechu - I think I had the original Dunlop’s at this point. They are pretty poor but they don’t last long so I didn’t have long to wait to replace them.
I got 1200 US miles out of the rear Dunlop before the steel bands started showing through the tread.
By the way, great video, short and to the point.
For those interested in the stand, you can find one at the link below. It cost me under 200 Oz Brass Razoos shipped and arrived in under 7 days. And it is marked "Genuine Honda." Less than half the price for the same unit from the local Honda parts bin.
japan.webike.net/products/20310343.html
And installed on my new NC. Thanks for the ratchet strap trick, though first time I tried it I realised the hook was too big. Doh! Added a shackle to the mix and it worked like a charm. I'm looking forward to replicating some of the other mods you made, particularly the radiator guard, a trunk power outlet, and the shock protector. Quite why Honda, in their wisdom, don't do this as standard is beyond me. It wouldn't cost them all that much and it makes a bit difference. Oh well. Thank you for the excellent videos!
Can you do a video on getting it onto the stand? I have the centre stand on my bike, but I'm having trouble getting it onto the stand. I tried the usual rock back and lift, but it's just too heavy
Funky Munky - hmmm. Interesting. It’s not the lightest bike to get onto the stand I have ever had but not difficult.
Try putting your weight on the stand leg as you lift.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Where do you grab at the rear to lift? I can't find a good grab point
Funky Munky - the pillion grab rail.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Ok. I've tried that. It's too high to get any real lift on it, and I'm 6 foot tall
Lift it by pushing down HARD on centre stand. It should pivot back on the legs, there is a U Tube video.
Hey Brother, how does the stand scrape at tight leaning turns? Do you find this annoying?
It doesn’t scrape. My foot pegs touch down first. At that lean angle the tyre is on its edge so don’t want to lean further.
Honda NC750X Stuff Thanks, as Ive ordered the same footpegs as you, Im 6’ft 2. And Can’t wait for some lower footpegs Although I ride knee down on curves.
For the life of me, I can’t figure out why manufacturers can’t use aluminum for these things. I’d be willing to pay a bit more for a lighter material. To mitigate wear, they could put steel bits on the high wear points.
For similar strenght, it would need to have larger guage and size. It would also be more prone to craking and much more expensive.
What type/brand grease did you use?
Any grease will do. I used bearing grease.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you.
man if that spring broke that would of hurt