Thanks for the chain/centerstand posing

[allilump]

Thanks to all who participated in the chain/centerstand posting last week (I think). My 79 had the exact condition that was described. The groove in the centerstand was getting pretty deep. I'm sure the problem has been there since the exhaust system was installed by the previous owner, or the one before him. I rigged something up temporarily until my welder friend can fabricate something a little more elegant. I would have ridden to Marlinton and back with the chain rubbing the whole way....the thought of what could have happened spooks me.

[EMS]

Hi Allilump:



Like your eclectic bike collection! Any pics of your 75/5s?Are you going to Charleston in July/

[allilump]

EMS,



Thanks for the compliment. I have the same opinion on your collection. I'm thinkin of selling the 00 RT if you know of anyone. July is pretty tied up for me at this point.

[sr71cbx]

allilump,

The centerstand issue sure didn't sound too groovy to me-----the chain likely would have weakened the centerstand to the point where it wouldn't have had a leg to stand on,so to speak............ ,good thing you caught it in time!!

[allilump]

Had my welder neighbor weld on a bracket to the swingarm, and it worked great. I recommend that anyone with a header on your CBX check this potentially dangerous condition and tend to it immediately. I can e-mail you a digital photo of my fix if you like.

[EMS]

So it's true, what they say about Real Estate...

You move next to a welder and you're all set

[allilump]

This guy is a true artist - he builds racecar frames from raw materials. He has helped me out of many situations. Hey EMS, I have pictures of the old Toaster I can e-mail you if you get me your e-mail address

[EMS]

Steve:



E-mail address is your private message box