Aftermarket Center Stands For '22 T120?

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  1. Mercenary911

    Mercenary911 New Member

    Aug 16, 2022
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    Hi folks. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket center stand? Or is the OEM the best one to buy? My '22 Bonnie didn't come with one and I know they're handy for many reasons. The OEM is quite expensive here in Canada so I'm thinking aftermarket might be the best way to go....
     
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  2. nickjaxe

    nickjaxe Active Member

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    In my book the genuine stand is best.....could be twice the price but I have seen after market and did not like them.

    The Triumph Stand has a sort of axle....after market dont.

    Not cheap.
     
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  3. rpg51

    rpg51 Member

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    OEM all the way for this particular part.
     
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  4. Woodtickgreg

    Woodtickgreg Senior Member

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    I purchased the oem as well. Nice and heavy duty. Anything else would be a compromise imo.
     
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  5. rpg51

    rpg51 Member

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    If you are considering after market I strongly suggest that you first do some google and youtube searching for the product you are considering and reports of damage to frame components.
     
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  6. nickjaxe

    nickjaxe Active Member

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    I agree.....
     
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  7. rpg51

    rpg51 Member

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    In general, I am slowly coming around to the opinion that it is often best, and actually cheaper in the long run, to buy OEM parts and accessories when it comes to these bikes.
     
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  8. RevPaul

    RevPaul Senior Member

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    Got to be OEM for the centre stand. You know it will fit and you know it will work. Some of the aftermarket versions have adjustable feet, that’s got to be flimsy and risk poor adjustment. Having parked up, I want to know my pride and joy will stay shiny side up. I got a great condition secondhand one for my bike on eBay for a good price.:)
     
  9. Mercenary911

    Mercenary911 New Member

    Aug 16, 2022
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    Well I know good advice when I hear it. I'll get the OEM stand for sure. Thanks for the replies folks....
     
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  10. rpg51

    rpg51 Member

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    Let me put it this way - I stupidly purchased an after market centerstand for my T100 before I had a lot of experience with the bike. I've decided to take it off and put on an OEM stand. I'll do it before the end of the season this year.
     
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  11. edtxw01

    edtxw01 New Member

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    I support the OEM centre stand views. Years ago I bought an after market centre stand for my (at the time) BMW K1300R (a heavy bike). Yes it was cheaper than the OEM but it was useless; I couldn't get the bike onto the stand without first lifting the rear of the bike on blocks of wood/bricks. I wasted my money, so definitely OEM.
     
  12. edtxw01

    edtxw01 New Member

    Feb 17, 2024
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    I support the OEM centre stand views. Years ago I bought an after market centre stand for my (at the time) BMW K1300R (a heavy bike). Yes it was cheaper than the OEM but it was useless; I couldn't get the bike onto the stand without first lifting the rear of the bike on blocks of wood/bricks. I wasted my money, so definitely OEM.
     
  13. TONY F

    TONY F New Member

    Jul 11, 2017
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    The centre stand and grab rail used to be standard fit on the T120. Mean of Triumph to delete them.
    At the same time they were deleted, Triumph claimed a weight reduction for the bike lol
     
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  14. rpg51

    rpg51 Member

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    Exactly my experience.
     
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