Center Stand - 1940-45 Models
Usage: The best way to place the motorcycle on the center stand is to pull out the side stand and lean/pivot the motorcycle onto it. Then pull down the center stand, set the bike vertically, and onto the center stand. The reason for this is the two tabs on the frame that the center stand mount is not overly strong. If the motorcycle is pulled back onto the center stand as you would do on other motorcycles, it will eventually break off the frame mounting tabs. Or if you have a friend around when it comes time to place the motorcycle on the center stand, have them pull back gently on the rear bumper making sure the stand does not slam up against the frame stoppers.
Note: 819001 stand and 811001 spring can be retrofitted to 40-45 models. Some light-duty modifications are necessary to the battery cradle or purchase a new one p/n 75563.
