Sidestand

[GavD]

Anyone know if there is an alternative to the standard steamer sidestand. Got a bent one and I wanna replace it but don't particularly wanna spend 50 quid on a new one thats just gonna bend over time.

[Sin_Tiger]

Anyone know if there is an alternative to the standard steamer sidestand. Got a bent one and I wanna replace it but don't particularly wanna spend 50 quid on a new one thats just gonna bend over time.

"They're all like that Sir"  :lol:

Not aware of any alternatives, I'm getting mine rebuilt with stronger tube and rebushed pivot, hoping that gets it a bit nearer the vertical.

[nightrunner]

Several folks have welded a gusset at the bend.  And yes that pivot needs to be tightened up too.  

Does anyone know the angle on the stand when its new?  I want to make sure mine is correct before I weld.

[JetdocX]

There is a centerstand option.  Buy the SW Motec one.  Buy a jack to help you install it. That's what I did.  Screw a sidestand.  I use the sidestand only when I have to.

[Mustang]

Several folks have welded a gusset at the bend.  And yes that pivot needs to be tightened up too.  

Does anyone know the angle on the stand when its new?  I want to make sure mine is correct before I weld.

it's not really the factory bend that bends it is the section from the mounting hole to the factory bend that actually bends
see photo


heat it up with a torch and bend it back straight then weld a 1/4 inch steel rod to it for support

[nightrunner]

The things we learn on this board.  Outstanding source of info.  I have only seen a couple of pics of the bent ones.  I ASSumed the bend just bent further.  Just to be safe I think I'll do the upper straight section and a gusset.  Or maybe just run the same steel rod down around around the outside of the bend.