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[Skippytrev]

Hi all as per the header I bought last year a 1950 RE J2 twin port, I have got almost everything for it except:
the main stand (pivots from rigid back end of frame) and rear mudguard can anyone help. Regards Trev

[Scalyback]

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Dump the centre stand and get an Indian stand kit. Keep the old one in case of selling the bike.



The redditch ones are crap and very hard to use. I got a very original bike, but no way I am going to use it with the cast centre stand.



To explain without a long tale of strife and displeasure, go to the forum post here... Worn Redditch centre stand

[Scalyback]

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Forgot to add, your stand may not be worn, but here's video of my experiences. Hope it is helpful.







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[Skippytrev]

[Skippytrev]

Hi thanks for the reply unfortunately this applies to all of the late 50's and sixties machines which had cast alloy centre stands the stand I am looking for is for the 1950 Model J2 Twin Port which is a cast iron very sturdy main stand which doesn't suffer from the same issues as the alloy one which wears away in 2 minutes flat.

I bought my J2 without a stand and I am looking for someone who wants to sell one, thanks.

Trev

[chonpuun]

hi, skippytrev, iknow you are after a main stand,but i have seen on your last post you have no stand at all. i have a 1948 model j , with rear stand , but i have had to put on a side stand, as my back is so bad i can not use any center or rear stand at all , i bought the side stand off bmh trading in brisbane , 50 dollars ,good design,he also has center stands ,hope this helps. rick, brisbane

[WDCO42]

Hello Sclayback, the J2 main stand is quite the same as the Co and the prewar models, and has nothing to do with central stands. Trev, I was on the site you suggested, and haven't found a rear stand for your model. Accessoirely, I need one too for my J2.... If you suplier has one, please let me know, I'll buy one too.

[Skippytrev]

I have a solution, I have just acquired via EBay an original main stand for 1948 model G which is the same shape as the J2 but slightly narrower (and different part number) however as I am a bit of a fabricator I am copying the stand and reproducing the model G stand in the correct size for the J2. Anyone interested in one let me know.
Regards Trev

[WDCO42]

Hello Skippytrev, I'm very interested by your proposition. For me, it won't be a problem to have a model G rear stand, as I have a model J front frame, and the rear part is model G....