Need center stand - source(s)?

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  1. ZenBoy

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    I just helped my girlfriend pick up an '84 VF700F Interceptor, and what I failed to notice is that it didn't have a center stand, though the mounting shaft is there (but loose).

    Several weeks of searching has revealed that there aren't any places to get a new OEM stand anymore. Does anyone know of a good source for the used parts - or compatibility of other model years' center stands?

    Any help appreciated!
     


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    you've tried fleabay?
     


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    I had, and there weren't any for a 1984, but I just looked after I posted this thread and there is a 1984 center stand - but without the return spring, which is also not available for purchase from the OEM parts resellers.

    If I can find a return spring, I'll buy the stand. All of the other parts (pinch bolts, shaft) are available for purchase from OEM resellers.

    What is everyone else doing if/when their return springs wear out? Is there an acceptable known substitute?
     


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    Is the stand different than the one on the VF500? I have one sitting here (from a 500, complete springs and all) that you can have for shipping if it will fit....
     


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    I was lucky enough to find an '85 700f center stand on fleabay for about $25 shipped with the stand, shaft, and spring.
    Mounting it was a POS though because one of the mounting brackets for the shaft was bent to shit, BUT because of that i was able to get the stand on WITHOUT removing most of the exhaust.
    You'll probably find it difficult/impossible to put on with both of the exhaust pipes between the Cat and the Mufflers still attached and I wasn't even able to get them off.
     


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