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My dumbass can’t remember

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    Fn15dmr New Member

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    Alrighty by the title you can see that I am a dumbass who can’t remember. I was looking at getting this 85 xj700 maxim and for the life of me can’t remember if it has a center stand or not. I see both kick stands and center stands when I googled it. Does it have both? Or just one or the other? I’d prefer a kick stand over center stand but it’s not a deal breaker. If it is center stand I can convert it right? (Felt this wasnt technical or I would’ve posted it there)
     
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    Mine has both, and they mention both in the manual, but whether the one you want still has both...
    Ask the seller
     
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    Seller is a friend who lives right around the corner. It doesn’t bother me I was just curious and already went and took a look. I’m not trying to be too nagging if that makes much sense (a lot of messages were sent lol)
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Centerstands are also useful when parking in tight spaces, on soft surfaces, and in windy conditions.
     
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    Didn’t think about those. I think it’s just a style thing. I feel like center stands take away from the bike imo in terms of style. Then again I guess I’m biased
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Style doesn't solve problems, at least not usually.

     
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    thats true I also didn’t think about the dual purpose of it lol
     
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    Centre stand is better too if you want to work on the side stand switch.
     
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    I love my center stand on the bike. It is great to park the bike among others with it straight up. It stands out like [Family Friendly Forum]. It also makes it easy to lube the chain.
     
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    Can’t relate on the chain drive. This is shaft
     
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    Center stand is good for taking pressure off of the tires and steering bearings. If storing for a long time dont forget to spin the front tire to not get a flat spot on it.
     
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    Hmm good to know thank you. Any more pros to center stands?
     
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    Off topic but it is a shame they don't have kick start's on bikes now. Great to have backup if starter clutches pack up.
     
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    I don’t miss it. I’ve had so many dirtbikes that were kick start and it’s a pain in the [Family Friendly Forum]
     
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