It looks substantial and I thank the good folks at RIVCO for being an active participant in the supply of aftermarket parts and accessories for the BA/SM.
However, I think this may be a case of ‘Too little, too late’. Long ago, there was whining and crying and gnashing of teeth because of the lack of a center stand installed as standard equipment, more whining because there was no Triumph supplied bolt-on accessory, and yet again, more whining, begging and pleading for someone in the aftermarket to supply such an add-on. I recall because I include myself as one who recognized the center stand as an integral part of a well equipped motorcycle. Likewise, I also felt that a motorcycle sold without a tool kit was somehow shorting the consumer. In time I can to realize that today’s motorcycle, when properly maintained, has little use for the aforementioned devises. Although I still carry a smattering of tools, they have not been used – Unlike with the bikes I owned with ‘70s and ‘80’s manufacturing in which I used the tools in what was probably measurable in ‘miles per wrench’. I also came to realize that the center stand, although still a nice thing to “carryâ€Â, is something I have had no use for. One could argue that the one time you are along the road with a flat, the center stand would certainly be of benefit. I’ll counter with, this bike can easily be set on its side without strain or damage. Its all about personal perception and how ‘prepared’ one feels they must be, but I’ll go out on a limb and suggest that the cost and added weight of the center stand that will not have the use of the stands of yore will influence how many of these that get sold. Personally, I’d rather spend the $300 + on tires and fuel. (JM2C)
