No Centre Stand - is that normal?

Brads45 · 07-06-2008, 07:11 AM

Hi all,

When I parked my bike up for the night last night I reaised there's no centre stand...is this normal on bikes? being new to bikes I thought all bikes had them!

If it is normal that they all don't have one, can you buy them and have them fitted?

Many thanks, I'm off out on the bike for a few hours now!

Andy

Brads45 · 07-06-2008, 07:23 AM

Oh, and where the bloody hell do I get a backpack from that's water resistant? it's a bloody nightmare! checked argos, my local motorbike shop, army and navy store, and stil no luck!!

Going to check out the cycling shop today but that's my last idea...other than that I don't know!

Andy

Bill CBF1000 · 07-06-2008, 07:29 AM

Hi Brads

never yet found a waterproof / water resistant rucksack that actually is! You could try Go Outdoors - what I do is use an ordinary rucksack and line it with a couple of heave duty bin liners (cut down).

As for centre stands - some do and some dont! I remember when I was looking at the CBF's and found the models with ABS have centre stands, while the models without dont.

Im sure someone lese will be along shortly with suggestions on where to get one from

Have a great days riding and enjoy

Brads45 · 07-06-2008, 07:36 AM

Hmmm, might be a case of going in Argos then and getting one of the streamline ones, then doing a DIY job to waterproof it???

I see a gap in the market here lads (and ladies!)

Anyway, I'm off out now! :-) hoping to catch the rain, face my fears and all that...

Andy

druidsam · 07-06-2008, 07:46 AM

try some of the outdoor,camping ,climbing,hiking shops for a reasonable backpack. but as bill says its better to line it with some plastic bags just to be sure. the bag i use for the bike was tiso's own make and only cost £20 and i also use it as a day pack when im walking,climbing and it has lasted about 4 years to date and is still in decent condition.

...............................Sam

Bill CBF1000 · 07-06-2008, 07:50 AM

or .... (having done a quick google) .....
TRAVEL STAR Waterproof Rucksack 35L

Amazon.co.uk: Waterproof rucksack liner 30ltr:...
Amazon.co.uk: Waterproof rucksack liner 30ltr:...

Vaude Lasona 25 Litre Waterproof rucksack

good luck

jonnywombat · 07-06-2008, 08:29 AM

I have a Jack Wolfskin rucksack that has thousands of miles on it and has never ever leaked.

I got it online, and it's great.

How's the bike Brads? you coming up to the horseshoe pass today?

Manky Cat · 07-06-2008, 08:54 AM

Brads, it's the norm pal...

grotbag · 07-06-2008, 09:49 AM

Have fun Andy!

leather backpacks and rucksacks
All matching items for sale.

Brads45 · 07-06-2008, 10:10 AM

Wow, thanks guys! awesome info!

Well I'm goign to head to the cycling shop and hope they are open, then after that I'll try some of your suggestions! I've found a really nice slimline one in Argos, but I will have to line it myself as it's not waterproof!

I'd love to meet anyone riding around Cheshire today! I've been out on my bike since 9am this morning, done my run to work twice and thankfully it was raining!! so I've got used to it and will be ready for work tomorrow!!

If anyone would like to meet my number is: Zero Seven Nine Seven Four One Zero Two Six Zero Four

Sorry for the spelling the numbers out, stops any google bots or whatever reading it :-)

Well I'm off out again! just speared washing up liquid on the inside of my visor to hopefully stop the misting when I slow down (it's fine above about 30) - I hope to meet some of you out today!

If you do want to meet, best text so I can read when I stop (once every about 30 mins at the moment)

I will come up to that Horseshoe Pass, don't know where it is though so you will have to text me to let me know!

Thanks all!

Andy

07-06-2008, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 114	No Centre Stand - is that normal? Hi all, When I parked my bike up for the night last night I reaised there's no centre stand...is this normal on bikes? being new to bikes I thought all bikes had them! If it is normal that they all don't have one, can you buy them and have them fitted? Many thanks, I'm off out on the bike for a few hours now! Andy

07-06-2008, 07:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 114	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? Oh, and where the bloody hell do I get a backpack from that's water resistant? it's a bloody nightmare! checked argos, my local motorbike shop, army and navy store, and stil no luck!! Going to check out the cycling shop today but that's my last idea...other than that I don't know! Andy

07-06-2008, 07:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bill CBF1000 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leigh Lancs Posts: 539	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? Hi Brads never yet found a waterproof / water resistant rucksack that actually is! You could try Go Outdoors - what I do is use an ordinary rucksack and line it with a couple of heave duty bin liners (cut down). As for centre stands - some do and some dont! I remember when I was looking at the CBF's and found the models with ABS have centre stands, while the models without dont. Im sure someone lese will be along shortly with suggestions on where to get one from Have a great days riding and enjoy
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07-06-2008, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 114	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? Hmmm, might be a case of going in Argos then and getting one of the streamline ones, then doing a DIY job to waterproof it??? I see a gap in the market here lads (and ladies!) Anyway, I'm off out now! :-) hoping to catch the rain, face my fears and all that... Andy

07-06-2008, 07:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 4,045	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? try some of the outdoor,camping ,climbing,hiking shops for a reasonable backpack. but as bill says its better to line it with some plastic bags just to be sure. the bag i use for the bike was tiso's own make and only cost £20 and i also use it as a day pack when im walking,climbing and it has lasted about 4 years to date and is still in decent condition. ...............................Sam
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07-06-2008, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,107	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? I have a Jack Wolfskin rucksack that has thousands of miles on it and has never ever leaked. I got it online, and it's great. How's the bike Brads? you coming up to the horseshoe pass today? Last edited by jonnywombat : 07-06-2008 at 08:36 AM.
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07-06-2008, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Manky Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London S.E Posts: 435	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? Brads, it's the norm pal...

07-06-2008, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
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07-06-2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 114	Re: No Centre Stand - is that normal? Wow, thanks guys! awesome info! Well I'm goign to head to the cycling shop and hope they are open, then after that I'll try some of your suggestions! I've found a really nice slimline one in Argos, but I will have to line it myself as it's not waterproof! I'd love to meet anyone riding around Cheshire today! I've been out on my bike since 9am this morning, done my run to work twice and thankfully it was raining!! so I've got used to it and will be ready for work tomorrow!! If anyone would like to meet my number is: Zero Seven Nine Seven Four One Zero Two Six Zero Four Sorry for the spelling the numbers out, stops any google bots or whatever reading it :-) Well I'm off out again! just speared washing up liquid on the inside of my visor to hopefully stop the misting when I slow down (it's fine above about 30) - I hope to meet some of you out today! If you do want to meet, best text so I can read when I stop (once every about 30 mins at the moment) I will come up to that Horseshoe Pass, don't know where it is though so you will have to text me to let me know! Thanks all! Andy

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