Installation Instructions

With Cobra Bars

(April 24, 2003)

NOTE: If you have the Chrome cover on your oil filter take it off now.
With the stand installed the cover will not come off.
Read the notes about changing oil at the bottom of this page.

Install Instructions are basically the same for all models except
when using "No Bars".

Do this on a level surface!

With the bike on it's kickstand or on a lift placed behind the kickstand:

Remove the front floorboard mounting bolt. This bolt also
holds the Cobra Bars in position.

Position the stand in place lined up with the holes.

Be sure you have the stand in the up position.
If you try to install in the down position it won't work
unless the bike is raised on a jack so the stand can swing back and forth.

Put washers and spacer in place using the longer
10 mm x 1.25 bolts, washers, and spacers that are provided.

The hardware is in the correct installation order when the stand comes to you.
Also check the photo. (Just in case I messed up)
The photo is right even if I made a mistake stacking things up.

Start the right side first.
Put 1 (one) flat washer between the spacer and the Cobra Tab.
See the photo above showing 2 washers. Only 1 is used on
the right side.
Don't tighten until the other side is in place and started.

On the left side if 2 washers will fit between the Display Stand
mounting tab and the Cobra tab then use 2 washers. Don't force in
a second washer. Use 2 only if it slips eaisly in. The second washer
takes up space from variations in bike and Stand dimensions.

If too much space is there the steel spacer may bind and the stand
not swing freely.

 

If your stand does not move freely it is most likely caused by
having the inside washers installed wrong.
If the stand does not swing up and down freely at
this time then PLEASE read
this Link.

 

Tighten both bolts. The stand will swing loose on the spacers.

(I recommend using Lock Tite on the bolts
and nuts after your happy with everything)

 

Spring Installation

On the left side of the stand is the return spring.
This is how it looks when it's in place with the stand down.

 

You must install the spring with the stand up.

Slip the provided Carriage Bolt into the slot on the floorboard.
From underneath put a washer and nut on the the Carriage Bolt and tighten.

(I know, forgot the washer. Don't you forget)

Using the provided tool slip the spring onto the Carriage Bolt.

Place the spring on the tool and the tool on the
carriage bolt.

Raise the free end of the tool up and help the
spring slide off of the tool onto the bolt.

Push the spring all the way up the Carriage Bolt.

Use a pair of pliers to close the loop on the spring a bit.
Put on the Stop Nut and tighten.

 

Installed Display Stand in up position.

That's it!

NOTE: With Cobra Bars - if you have the chrome cover on the
oil filter then you will not be able to remove the chrome cover with
the Display Stand in place.

Do 1 of 2 things:
1. Remove Chrome cover and leave it off before installing Stand.
The filter must be removed through the space under the foot shift lever.
Put a rag over the frame and floorboard mount to catch any dripped oil.
or
2. If you choose to leave the chrome cover on then to remove it when changing filters
you will need to loosen and lower one side of the stand, (right side is easiest)
remove cover and filter, install new filter, and
replace stand.

 

Now
Raise The Bike Onto The Stand

Stand on whichever side of the bike you want to. Place your foot on the
adjustable leg and push down. Hold the leg in place against the ground.

Pull up and back on the handle bars.

The bike should roll up into place without a lot of effort.

The Display Stand comes adjusted to fit my bike.
You don't want to have to work hard to get the bike on the stand.
But you should have to exert some effort.
If it goes on the Stand real easy it usually comes off easy too.

If it is too easy it may roll off when you don't want it to.

Adjust the legs if necessary to suit you.

To lower the bike simply place your toe in front of the adjustable foot
to keep it from slipping and push the bike forward.

On a smooth concrete floor you should not be able to take the bike off of
of the stand without your foot in front of the leg. If the bike comes off that
easy it could come off when you don't want it to. On a rough surface you may
not need to use your foot in front of the leg.

Check out the stability of the bike.
Carefully !!!
Learn the limits of the stand.

The stand is not meant to be used for heavy mechanical work.
The bike can be pushed off of the stand. BE CAREFULL !!!

Inspect the stand periodically. Check for tight bolts and general
condition of the stand.

A rubber tube is supplied to slip over one leg of the
Display Stand if you notice a noise when riding. Somtimes the leg
will hit against the floorboard mounting bracket. So if you notice
a new knock check it out. Mine did it at various speeds. It also did it
while parked on the kickstand. Rev it up and it would knock.
That made it easy to locate. Slip the tube over the leg and
the noise will go away.

It would be nice if all the squeaks, knocks, and thumps were
this easy to fix.