New side stand mod!

[OB_Sid]

I have been reading a lot about sidestand problems, have not yet tried this myself it's just an idea. Why not grind on the lever by the stop to make it go over center farther thus letting the weight of the bike hold the stand firmer. Or modifying the stand longer and more over over center. I have seen lots of bikes sit realy low on the stand. Just an idea any feedback?

 

[OB_highpwr]

Sid,
I brought this up a couple of weeks ago. Look for the thread "Another side stand fix?". I have not yet modified my bike but have experimented and made some measurements. My latest information indicates that if you remove .065 inches of material from where the stand contacts the stops it will allow the bottom end of the stand to swing about 1-1/4 inches more forward.
Material would have to be removed in two places as there are two stop pins.

Larry S.

see "the pocket sized rear wheel stand"
http://quickstand.home.netcom.com/new.htm