side-stand's leg too long?

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Old 09-25-2011, 12:37 AM
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If you have to park on curb (slope surface), sometimes it is not possible to park as it will fall. It seems I need to cut side-stand leg shorter.

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Old 09-25-2011, 12:56 AM
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I've found mine too short at times, rather than too long. I don't have any curbs to park on though.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:12 AM
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Yeah, I think this is fairly normal with dirt type bikes that have a decent amount of travel. Spring sag and other factors always seem to make them more sensitive to finding a level spot.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 05:39 PM
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It is much easier to add length to a leg than reduce it.

See attached picture how I add length to BMW F650GS, after suspension changed which need a longer side stand stick.


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I've found mine too short at times, rather than too long. I don't have any curbs to park on though.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 07:20 PM
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My bike is lowered 1.5", so the stand is a bit too long, but I've found this to be beneficial when parking on gravel - it always wants to dig down a bit anyway, so then the length ends up being perfect. On level pavement, it is quite stable, so I haven't done anything about the length...
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ns503
I've found mine too short at times, rather than too long
Thats what she said LOL
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:57 PM
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When I installed a Dunlop 606 it made the stand almost too short. Tires can make all the difference in the world.
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by deej
Thats what she said LOL
She?!
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 05:46 PM
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Uhhhhhh you know what I meant. Lol
 
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Originally Posted by deej
Thats what she said LOL
Yuk yuk yuk....

(And hardly )
 


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