Sprint Centre Stand?

I have no centrestand fitted on my Sprint, (1996 900) use a paddock stand at home, side stand when out.

Sidestand makes the bike lean at an insane angle to my eyes, so thought I would get a centrestand. I've never trusted that sidestand!

Found one on eblagg, supposed to fit sprint and trophy/trident

Now, I have non standard cans, but I see from trying to fit the stand that it's actually the centre section that's in the way, that pipe that joins the two sides together. That stops the stand from lifting altogether. As to how the cans affect its operation, I haven't got a clue, as I can't get it fitted enough to lift it up so see how they might get in the way.

So, I've checked the parts book, and see that sprint and trident/trophy stands are different part numbers. So that suggests they ain't the same.... I reckon I got a trident one. They look the same in the parts book visually but hey, why make a new diagram if you don't have to?

I guess I'm looking at another stand but would appreciate it if somebody with a sprint of my vintage could get a photo of theirs please, so I can compare what I have with how it should be. You can see why I bought 2nd hand... Didn't fancy spending £120 on a new stand only to find the cans stop me using it... Though given the fact its cost me about £40 already what with bushes, bolts and springs etc I wouldn't be much more out of pocket....

 

That makes sense @stevethegoolie thanks.

Its the same width, holes line up quite happily... But it fouls the centre section of exhaust, so I guess the difference must be in the top couple of inches. Can't even get it to swing far enough to foul on the cans! Hey ho. Looks like it's a trip back to ebay..... Or some creative welding and fabrication.

 

Found this on the bay of E...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-...731532&hash=item3b31cf37b9:g:Q~4AAOSwjBNc4~wD

It says....


Triumph Trophy
Centerstand

• Manufacturer: Triumph
• Part # T2080710
• Condition: Used
• Condition Description:
  This is a used centerstand in good condition. It is a little dirty from previous use and storage but looks good.
• Fits Make: Triumph
• Fits Models:
  
  Sprint: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998
  
  Trident: 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998
  
  Trophy 900: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003

Only problem I have with this one is, it's £35...which is reasonable, but it's in the USA, and carriage is £65.

Part number quoted might be useful though....so I put that into world of triumph, and it's £113 plus vat and delivery. That number if you search, it doesn't tell you what it fits, just what it is.

Part number on the w.o.t parts page for sprint, carbs ... Completely different number. Sigh. Same price though!

 

The Triumph number came up with the same price and details, but wouldn't say what models it fitted!

I think it's pretty straight, would hold the bike off the ground (it touches the floor when loosely fitted with the back end on a paddock stand) it just will not fold up out of the way! I expected to have a problem with the cans, but not for the original pipework to be giving a problem. From what I can see, that doesn't appear to be adjustable. I am just going to have to put up with the side stand until I come up with a solution I think. I just don't trust the side stand, it looks overly flimsy for the weight of the bike. I assume it isn't, but the thoughts there....

 

Thanks @stevethegoolie that's reassuring. I think mines probably about the same lean, bit more even... It just looks a crazy angle!

I live in fear of it lying itself down, I'd hate to have to pick it up, it's fechin heavy!

 

That's a very valid point. the way mine leans, you could be forgiven for thinking it could pivot and flip itself over!

I nearly lost a Kawasaki taking it off the stand, just lost centre of balance, and off it went. Fortunately my mate was stood on the other side and stopped me and the bike from going over... He never let me forget it either.

 

Out of interest do you park with the wheels straight mostly, or do you aim into the left?

 

Thanks @Tim Schultz that's really helpful

The problem I'm having is the bits that the springs attach to, it's the throttle side one that's fouling the exhaust pipe. Not sure if undoing the joints and fettling the centre section of pipe is going to sort that, it's hitting it big time.

Those photos really help, I can see what's where now

 

Thank you very very much @Tim Schultz those photos are really really helpful.

I am 100% certain it's the right stand I have, it looks exactly the same as yours. The problem is just the two lugs that the return springs attach to, they foul the pipework (the pipe that joins in the middle under the engine)

So, it looks like the exhaust has to come apart, to open that centre joint out a bit. I need about 3/8 of an inch.

Then, work out where I can fit a bung as a stop! Probably a stainless band round the can with a bung on it... Work that out when I get there!

Thanks again for all the help on this, much appreciated. True what they say about a picture speaking a thousand words, isn't it!?

 

Ebay..... But the seller said it was off a sprint, and the other stuff he was selling was. Still... I guess it might not be.... EBay being what ebay is.