Center stand after shock replacement

[Porkchop]

When PO replaced stock shock with Kat shock he also got rid of the center stand because it was useless for the new height.  Is there a center stand available that is longer than stock that would be a direct fit for our bikes?

[Rickyz80]

I'm pretty sure the stock centerstand isn't completely useless with a kat shock, or at least I hope not; Cause I just bought a new shock.  The shock only lifts the back 3/4 of an inch or less. 

Chances are if you can weld and fabricate decently, modding a stock center stand won't be a problem.  That's what I'll do if this is the case.

[Porkchop]

If thats the case, I wonder why the PO took it off.  How long is a stock center stand?

[Jackstand Johnny]

MY 89 has a Kat shock and I'm using the stock centerstand right now to wait for my engine to cool to check the oil. Maybe he/she just wanted it out of the way cuz it looked ugly idk

[Porkchop]

Maybe he/she just wanted it out of the way cuz it looked ugly idk

Could be.  His only comment was it was useless and thats why he took it off.

Are 2001-2008 center stands the same as for older models?  If so I can go to the dealer to measure the center stand on the showroom bike to see if it will work for my 97.