Hey everyone - I just picked up and installed a center stand from Murph's Kits on my 2006 Wee. I was really impressed with the quality of the hardware and stand. The bike is very, very stable on the stand so it seems very strong. I think it's an exact copy of the OEM.

For $122 shipped, I don't think there is a better deal out there. I'm in Ottawa Canada, and had it shipped to the UPS store in Ogdensburg NY for pick up. Shipping was very quick.

Center Stand for Your V-Strom from Murphs'

The installation went well and took about 1 hour total - even the springs were pretty straight forward using the "boot lace" method discussed elsewhere.

I made a video of the complete install if anyone wants to check it out. Apologies in advance for the audio being slightly out of sync.

Vstrom DL650 Center Stand Install - YouTube


I'd be happy to answer any questions about the installation.

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Current bikes
2010 DL650 (BlackBetty2)


Previously
2006 Suzuki DL650 (FREDA)
2000 Suzuki VS800 Intruder (BlackBetty)
1987 Yamaha Virago 535
1972 Keystone mini-bike

nice video! looks easy...hopefully in the near future i will be installing the same stand on my bike!

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DL650K7
XL1200N (Sold)

That's a much easier installation than my SW-Motech. One mount can be installed easily enough but the second has to have the stand and spacers held in place before the bolts can be positioned. It's good to know Murph's stand has the mount holes spaced correctly as that was a problem with some OEM and Afrika Single stands.

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Pat- 2007 DL650A was ridden to all 48 contiguous states. 2012 DL650A is just getting started.
Nicknames for posting ease on my part, Vee = all DL1000s. Wee = 2004-2011 DL650s. Glee = 2012+ DL650s

Nicely done video!

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Rob

Ride every day, it's good for you.
07 650A | C10 | KLR250

Thanks - nice avatar btw...maybe I should have used Red Barchetta for the intro?

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Current bikes
2010 DL650 (BlackBetty2)


Previously
2006 Suzuki DL650 (FREDA)
2000 Suzuki VS800 Intruder (BlackBetty)
1987 Yamaha Virago 535
1972 Keystone mini-bike

Yeah, that would have made it even better.

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Rob

Ride every day, it's good for you.
07 650A | C10 | KLR250

Good video, thanks.

Is your bike lowered?

Glenn

Not yet but soon. I just ordered 3/4" lowering links. I'll let you know if it affects anything wrt the center stand.

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Current bikes
2010 DL650 (BlackBetty2)


Previously
2006 Suzuki DL650 (FREDA)
2000 Suzuki VS800 Intruder (BlackBetty)
1987 Yamaha Virago 535
1972 Keystone mini-bike

That would be great - I'm still arguing with myself about getting a centrestand.

Glenn

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Cogito, ergo farklum

Thanks. Looks like a promising alternative.

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Bob
73 CB 350
07 Wee
10 NT 700