Cosmo centre stand

[Mudster]

Having just bought a k3 Vee, I would like to fit a centre stand. Looking at the cosmo stand, their ebay listing states 2004 onwards, although their website isn't specific on which years the stand will fit. Done a search here but not seen discussion regarding any fitment issues to a particular year.

Does anyone have experience of fitting the stand to k2 or k3 please? I have sent a message through their website and waiting a response, but would also be good to know of anyone else experience.

Not sure how previous owners have managed without a centre stand for maintenance.   

[greywolf]

There is no difference in stand fitment from K2 on for the Vee. It's just another case of a manufacturer making a part for a bike on hand but not knowing what other model years are unchanged in the area of the part.

[Mudster]

Good to know. Thanks greywolf.

[Mudster]

Stand took a couple of weeks to arrive and I fitted it this week. Couldn't find any review so thought I would add a few comments for anyone else who is thinking of adding one of these stands.

Pros
Half the price of the genuine Suzuki stand and overall good value
Appears well made with good welds and sturdy materials
Bike is stable on the stand
Operates smoothly
Easy to fit

Cons
Stand pivots directly in the side plates which bolt to the frame. I added a little grease and it operates smoothly but time will tell if the pivot points wear much. If they do wear, a new stand will be needed.
There is a rubber stop for the stand when it is retracted. This puts the stand very close to the standard exhaust so I added a couple of washers to extend the rubber stop a little. I think it may still hit the exhaust once the rubber compresses a little and I will need to find a slightly bigger stop

Overall happy with the purchase and I do think it offers great value compared with the Suzuki stand.

[Mac H]

Fitted one yesterday, not had chance to ride with it yet but hoping to tomorrow.  Its seems a decent thing but the rubber stop is just too soft a  compound so I'll be looking for some harder rubber to put in its place.

[Mudster]

Can you let me know if you find anything suitable as a substitute stop please Mac?

Edit: found this which may work. With 2 nuts locked around the mounting plate it would offer an adjustable stop

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Febi-Black-Rubber-Bonnet-Stop-Replacement-Genuine-OE-Quality-/191411317359?hash=item2c9100ea6f:g:k~8AAOSwaB5XiVHR

[Hugh Mungus]

I've not had any problems with mine yet - it's been fitted for over 6 months now.

[Mudster]

Good to know thanks Hugh. Could you check how close the stand is to your exhaust when you get a chance please? If the rubber doesn't squash down it won't be a problem.

Having said that, the rubber stop I linked to is only  £2, so hardly end of the world stuff.

[2112]

I added a couple of washers to space out therubber stop andall is well. It's very close to the exhaust too, but OK.

[Hugh Mungus]

It is close to the exhaust but hasn't got any closer with time. Yet.

[Mac H]

Can't give a report yet as we loaded up the bike on Saturday to go catch the ferry for Europe and on the first corner 100 yards from home the stand grounded out.  By no means the stands fault, just that the previous owner lowered the bike and I've not had time to raise the back end back up yet (had to buy the bike for this trip in a bit of a rush).

I went home and took it off till I get back, but its maybe worth noting for lowered bikes.