New Center Stand '48 Inter....@#$%^&

I think you need a Rudge!, a gentle pull on the stand lever while still astride the bike and its done.No struggle to get off either.  I quite fancy an Inter,   straight swop? !!.

Looking at your photosI'd say you have a stand for a swinging arm frame, rigids and plungers have a shorter one. I'd be happy to buy your stand it will fit my 56 ES2 project. I interested call me on01535653413. Hope you find the correct stand.

regards

Andrew

... like the stand for my 1952 plunger ES2. That's by no means easy to get it on but there's only an inch or so under the back tyre rather than your more than 2".

If you measure between the pivot centre and the base of the foot I can check it against mine.

I do believe however that the Inter frame is lower under the engine so that would perhaps give this effect?

The parts book for your inter shows an arched cross member. Your present one seems to be straight on the picture. Some other differences too. Could be a clue.

It may be a stand for the OHV plunger chassis as it is my understanding that the Cammy chassis is lower by some degree.

I believe that the front part is dropped somewhat to give a lower center of gravity so this would in effect lower the mounting points for the center stand . There is a thread here on the NOC site somewhere comparing the two different plunger chassis.

Only to learn a bit more. Talked briefly with two gentlemen behind a pub on Isle of Man. Both riding plunger Inters. One of them said his had a Manx frame. Pointed out that the angle of the plunger was different. How many different plunger frames does exist? And for which engines?

...mine arrived from NOC and was too wide for the lugs on the 48 inter frame.  Then as you found, too high.  Chopped and fitted,  now I find it quite wide with the feet sat outside the rear frame.  Quite odd, took it off and stuck with the rear prop stand made from an old brake pedal.... 

Cheers

Jon

I think that I have what you need, my stand measures approx. 6" from hole centre to bottom of pad, it is an original part. I will take some pics if you are interested?

apologies, restoring old bikes no problem but downloading pictures seems to be beyond my very limited capabilities. If you pm me an email address I will try and send them to you that way

I measured mine last night and noted 7 3/4" between lugs and 8" to base of foot from centre of  pivot.  

I must say Niels book has brought me a lot of answers with regard to my mix an match machine. 

Needless to say Andy, and I hope he goes for it, but if Mike declines the offer and it still stands to me, I would be very interested.

I did have an alloy one off a CS1 rigid, but one leg was shorter than the other, replaced it with   steel fabricated job and let the new owner have both...  I do stupid things!!!   

Best regards both

Jon

. I spotted you are on a 19” rim.  Don’t know what the difference in tyre diameter would be but I guess it’s not in your favour.  Like to see a pic when you have Ken’s fitted.  Is it alloy or steel?

Cheers

Jon

I got one from Ken a couple of years ago to cure the hernia inducing lifting.

I can report that it made the world of difference on my 1950 Inter. Although I did modify the original pivot bolts so I could fit a lock nut.

Cheers

Paul

Hi Mike,

   I notice you have a 19" wheel on your bike, only half inch lower but I guess it all adds up.

Rim and tyre choice make more difference than you might think.  I fitted a modern tyre to one of the Nortons and  stood the old Avon SM alongside the new  assembly . Very surprised to find a 2" difference in height  due to the very deep SM sidewalls. No wonder the speedo readings are out.

Looks really smart Michael, Nice job.  Will order same for my old dog.

 Very best wishes for 2021

Jon