BIKE ROLLED OFF SIDE STAND

[Skid06]

on way back from north west200 i pulled into a lay-bye put the side stand down started to walk away next minute i heard a crunch. bike on floor rocker cover fucked and somethings dripped on paralever and took off the powder coating gutted dont know if its just me but they dont seem that secure on side stand, get some rocker cover protection guys

 

[ghost-rider]

was it in gear???

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Sorry to hear that, Steve

Brake fluid on Paralever? Check it out

Sidestand = 1st gear...................every time

 

[Skid06]

it was in gear because you can never find neutral but not first john!..off to germany tom, then big strip down when i get back and a trip to the powder coaters

 

[Fanum]

I fell asleep on the edge of my bed last night......fuck me if I didn't fall off and bang my nose on the floor.

Hey guys....don't go to sleep on the edges of your beds

 

[PDiddy]

it was in gear because you can never find neutral but not first john!..off to germany tom, then big strip down when i get back and a trip to the powder coaters

See you in the bar Saturday night -

 

[Nutty]

My last bike did that, Steve, so I always leave it in first when on the side stand now. I've just got the cylinder cover painted, so if you want a spare, let me know (it's for the left side).

 

[malcopopolo]

Better still invest in some engine bars, it gives you half a chance

 

[Skid06]

Better still invest in some engine bars, it gives you half a chance

i have but not got round to fitting em!!

 

[DrFarkoff]

So was it parked with the handlebars turned to the Left??? Or handlebars turned Right??

My Money is On Turned Right!

Don;t believe me? Go turn them left on the sidestand and put the steering lock on

Now go behind and bump it ???

turn them right and bump it again

Because they are turned away it allows the bike to roll forward and over the sidestand pivot point

Hope its not too Bad in the end

More important Ride Safe!

 

[adventuredon]

shit, you mean a bike falls to the left when off the side stand? Phew, glad I subscribe to this forum.... Tonight I have lkearned something

My last bike did that, Steve, so I always leave it in first when on the side stand now. I've just got the cylinder cover painted, so if you want a spare, let me know (it's for the left side).

 

[Haroldsenior]

As a matter of interest, how much does a cam cover cost?

 

[Wapping]

As a matter of interest, how much does a cam cover cost?

58p but you can haggle a discount.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

My last bike did that, Steve, so I always leave it in first when on the side stand now. I've just got the cylinder cover painted, so if you want a spare, let me know (it's for the left side).

How did that happen?

Did you post a pic here, must have missed it

1st gear is your friend

 

[Boxed-in]

58p but you can haggle a discount.

Bargain, I'll have two then

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

The side stand on the WC is the same as the clutch and gearbox needs finishing off you are not the first to have this model roll off the stand piss poor design

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[GrinningGSer]

+1 Skido6, same happened to me at the end of my driveway; I was locking my gate, turned around and discovered the bike was on its side.. Yes careless, but I don't usually stop the engine so soon after a cold start and 've done this manoeuvre hundreds of times before on my previous GSA and GS.
Conclusion: WCGSA rolls of its side stand much easier than its predecessors, be warned

 

[Nutty]

As a matter of interest, how much does a cam cover cost?

£153 for the left side.

 

[DrFarkoff]

Skid and Nutty

For sake of interest What way did you have your handlebars turned when you walked away from the bike ??

I know lots of folks leave them turned to the right for ease of getting on and off

I park mine up turned left and locked and then turn them before getting back on and there is just not enough room for my gammy hip to turn

 

[Nutty]

Skid and Nutty

For sake of interest What way did you have your handlebars turned when you walked away from the bike ??

I know lots of folks leave them turned to the right for ease of getting on and off

I park mine up turned left and locked and then turn them before getting back on and there is just not enough room for my gammy hip to turn

Mine were turned to the left, and the bike was in neutral. I ALWAYS leave it in gear, even on a flat surface now, with the bars to the right, for ease of getting on and off.