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Wanted to update everyone,, i did get an America in this weekend, and Stewart (roundy77) has been kind enough to let me use his Speedmaster,,, we are working on getting it here,, will have a stand soon !
Thank you to everyone for your offers,, will keep you posted on our progress! Holly
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Thanks Holly! I love you.
-brent
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Thanks Holly! I love you.
-brent
I wouldn't go that far Holly, but thanks for the hard work 
Ray(UK)
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I wouldn't go that far Holly, but thanks for the hard work
I've had the extreme pleasure of meeting Holly in person. You'd fall under her spell too 
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I wouldn't go that far Holly, but thanks for the hard work
I've had the extreme pleasure of meeting Holly in person. You'd fall under her spell too
Just wished I lived closer Brent 
Ray(UK)
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I wouldn't go that far Holly, but thanks for the hard work
I've had the extreme pleasure of meeting Holly in person. You'd fall under her spell too
I can honestly say, I am easily smitten.. especially by gals who like bikes.. 
thanks for the stand.
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A bike has half the wheels my cage does.. but 3x the fun factor
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WOW!! That sounds AWESOME I want one!! How soon, and how much are the next questions!!
'02 TBA,904,Scepter,K&N,and a little bling too!
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so whats the outcome of this centrestand discussion do they produce one and if so how much and where do you send the check and self adressed envelope?
caspian blue 03 bonnie tba
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No joke. A centerstand would be a godsend. What's the deal, y'all?
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According to the manual, the Bonneville and America share the same frame so why doesn't the centre stand from the first fit the second ?  I can only think that its the pipes that get in the way.
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The frames aren't actually the same, else the forks'd have the same rake as the bonne's. As for putting the bonne's centrestand on our bike I understand it's not only the pipes getting in the way but also the much lower ground clearance.
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Will fit both bikes. Just confirmed it through RIVCO.
eddy
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Will fit which two bikes? Bonneville AND america/speedmaster? Or America AND Speedmaster?
Rivco does not list parts for the Bonne, and they do not list a center stand for America/speedmaster on their website yet, although it was in the 07 paper catalog Holly gave me back in April when they had my speedy for about 3 weeks working on a centerstand.
Stewart
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Any fresh news on the availability/pricing? I am now actually considering the cash outlay only so I can change my drive belt on long trips if the unthinkable happens (again).
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It is for the Speedy and the America...not the Bonnie.
They have had their time line shifted by a provider in the process. It is scheduled for August release, but they are now playing their cards close to the vest having been burned before on the time line before that is out of their hands.
Having dealt with production people that do not know how to give accurate production times it is truly frustrating when your trying to provide things for people. It's not on RIVCO (though ultimately they suffer for it)
eddy
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I want a set too! 
Yes! I am a Redneck. Any Problems?
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Chocolate City has its own spell too, is that part of her charm?
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How 'bout a "bash plate" to cover the lower engine and oil filter? Always thought that was a bit vulnerable to an errant rock.
TW
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I was told by my workshop that the America is too low to have a centre stand and could scrape the road if you hit a serious pothole. The Bonny has higher ground clearance and isn't an issue. Sounds fair enough to me. Might be worth asking a couple of different reputable workshops for their ideas. It'd be good to know how you go.
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That's not true if the center stand is built right. I know for a fact becuase I built a prototype and it fit between the frame rails and only added 1" to the clearance and no problems with the clearance on cornering.
However, I found it could not be made in the US for less than $250.00. I know Rivco uses the same basic platform and changes the mounts for different bikes.
Redbike7
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Just thinking, what would an old style rear wheel stand look like on the Speedy/America ? Would solve the problem of clearance,probably be cheap to make and easy to fit.
Any thoughts from you practical guys ?
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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The Bonneville frame is different if you look in the actual shop manual and compare the two frames.
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Check this out  
http://www.fasteddysports.com/order/RIVCO/Center.htm
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Please Stop back or e-mail to place order, page under development 5/07
The center stand for the America and Speedmaster is back logged until August. Please contact me to get your's on reserve today!
Stewart
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07/24/07 03:37 PM They have had their time line shifted by a provider in the process. It is scheduled for August release, but they are now playing their cards close to the vest having been burned before on the time line before that is out of their hands.
Having dealt with production people that do not know how to give accurate production times it is truly frustrating when your trying to provide things for people. It's not on RIVCO (though ultimately they suffer for it)
eddy
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I'm sorry - I should have pointed out that I was only quoting your page to show that the part was not available yet.
Stewart
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I don't know what the manual says... but the frames can't
be the 'same' because the head angles are different. The
America/SM are lower, maybe 2", thats why the never fitted
a center stand for them.
Roy
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Should be Riding
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A centerstand would be a good farkle.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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