Side stand length

iandunn1100ss · Post by **iandunn1100ss** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:41 pm

I have an s with ohlins on and the adjustable torque on its shortist setting it now leans over way to far. I have ordered a boxercup stand from darren at motorworks but if this is still not long enough i have toyed with the idea of getting a section cut and welded in to the stand. Has anyone done this and if so was it strong enough and where did you get it done. Please help

rsv 1999
rs250 2001
atantic 500 scoot

winger · Post by **winger** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:51 pm

No need for anything so dramatic!!!,the sidestand of the SS/Boxercup whichever will be long enough.

Chris

iandunn1100ss · Post by **iandunn1100ss** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:41 pm

thanks for that chris. the stand came today and it looks like it will be fine as you said. i will sand it, paint it ,and fit it over the week end.

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 3:34 pm

Best way to extend the existing stand would be to weld a 3-4 cm leg & foot to the existing foot. And while mucking about with the side stand, it's worth taking it off the frame completely and repacking the moving bits with grease. There is a ferrule bush which wears out and causes it to go all sloppy if the lube runs dry.

iandunn1100ss · Post by **iandunn1100ss** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:31 pm

thanks for the advice i am fitting the stand tomorrow when the paint has dryed and i will lube the thing to death.