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.
Quote from: "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.
"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.
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.
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. :wink:
Quote from: "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.
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
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/IMGP0990.jpg)
heat it up with a torch and bend it back straight then weld a 1/4 inch steel rod to it for support
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.