For Sale Camel foot side stand extension, self-made, universal fit, e. g., BMW R 1200 GS, R 1250 GS and Adv. models

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Hi guys,
first off, I’m not a commercial vendor. I originally had these parts made just for my own trip and amusement, but after getting so many requests, I eventually gave in and had a small batch produced. Since laser-cutting prices heavily depend on quantity, I ordered a few extras—and now I’ve got some left over. But hey, if this already sounds too much like a sales pitch, I’d be happy for the mods to move this thread to the vendor section.
Second—yeah, I know, another camel thing for motorcycles. But since my trip took me through Mongolia, I originally wanted the Camel Toe sidestand extension, which has been out of production for ages. So, I figured I’d come up with my own version...

These sidestand extensions are designed to resemble the foot of a Bactrian camel, which are native to Mongolia.
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Each set consists of a ground plate, clamp plate, and top plate, all laser-cut from stainless steel 304L.
The mounting is done using:
  • 4x M6 countersunk screws (V2A)
  • 4x M6 washers (V2A)
  • 4x M6 self-locking nuts (V2A)
  • 4x O-rings (NBR) positioned between the ground and clamp plate
Assembly should be easy to follow with the exploded view drawing:
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Various perspectives on the next image...
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Additionally, the underside of the ground plate is equipped with 3M anti-slip tape, which has also been laser-cut for a precise fit.
Moreover, the holes are countersunk, allowing the screws to sit flush with the ground plate.

Once installed, it’s barely distinguishable from the "original"
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All Made in Germany!

Available Versions:

#1
All stainless steel versions
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#1.1
  • Top plate: Polished ("glossy")
  • Clamp plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
  • Ground plate: Polished (240-grit finish)
#1.2
  • Top plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
  • Clamp plate: Polished (240-grit finish)
  • Ground plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
Comes with toenails made of 3M anti-slip tape for a little more contrast.


#2 Top plate powder-coated
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#2.1
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Clamp plate: Polished (240-grit finish)
  • Ground plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
#2.2
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Clamp plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
  • Ground plate: Polished (240-grit finish)


#3 Clamp plate powder-coated
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#3.1
  • Top plate: Polished ("glossy")
  • Clamp plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Ground plate: Polished (240-grit finish)
#3.2
  • Top plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
  • Clamp plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Ground plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)


#4 Top and ground plate powder-coated
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#4.1
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Clamp plate: Polished (240-grit finish)
  • Ground plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
#4.2
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Clamp plate: Glass bead blasted (matte)
  • Ground plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)


#5 Exotics
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#5.1
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Clamp plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9016, "traffic white")
  • Ground plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
#5.2
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Clamp plate: Powder-coated (RAL 3020, "traffic red")
  • Ground plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
#5.3
  • Top plate: Powder-coated (RAL 3020, "traffic red")
  • Clamp plate: Powder-coated (RAL 9005, silk matte black)
  • Ground plate: Powder-coated (RAL 3020, "traffic red")
For those who don't like painted toenails, I've also included toenails made from 3M anti-slip tape.


Riser plates (+2.5 mm)
  • Made of aluminum for minimal weight increase (around 50 g).
  • Available in natural aluminum, glass bead blasted (matte), and the same colors as the camel foot side stand extensions mentioned above
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These can simply be placed on top of the ground plate.
Each spacer plate increases the sidestand length by approximately 2.5 mm.
Longer screws are, of course, included.


Pricing

  • One set (without powder coating, i.e., the all stainless steel versions): €25
  • Each powder-coated part: +€5
  • Riser plate: €5 (uncoated), €10 (powder-coated)

Shipping
Shipping to the UK would be €5,85.


If anyone happens to be interested in one of these, just drop me a message
:-)
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Best,

Mike
 
Totally forgot...

Compatibility
Originally designed for the BMW R 1200 GS (LC), R 1250 GS, and Adv. versions, but also fits various other bikes with a flat sidestand foot, e.g., the old Honda Africa Twin, old Honda Transalp, BMW F 650 GS (Dakar), and more.

E. g., BMW R 1200 GS (LC) Adventure
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E. g., BMW R 1250 GS
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If you want to mount it on an unknown bike, please find the dimensions in the next image. Or just PM me regarding a specific model:)!
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For the air-cooled R 1200 GS, which has a relatively large original side stand foot, I have made an own version with a longer cut-out.
Available in the same colours as the normal camel foot, see above.
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Btw, successfully tested on a 6-month, 25,000 km motorcycle tour from the Oberpfalz region (Germany) to Vladivostok (Russia). This journey took me through 24 countries, such as the Balkan countries (i.e., Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia), Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan, the Central Asian "Stan" countries, Mongolia, Siberia, Russian Far East, the Baltic States and Kaliningrad.
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Here's someone who has fitted the camel foot to his old BMW F 650 GS Dakar...
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With a few slight modifications, it also fits the BMW R nineT with the bent-up side stand foot
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Hey folks,
my uncle just got himself a powder coating setup for fun, and of course I had to give it a try! I gave a few of the camel feet a fresh blue finish.
If you're interested, just hit me up! :)

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Best,
Mike
 
Bumping with a few shots of Camel feet fitted to more air-cooled R 1200 GSs – big thanks to the folks who sent these in:)!

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Hi @moofster,
The pure stainless steel camel foot costs €25.
An additional €5 is charged per powder-coated part (just covering what my powder-coating guy charges me).
Shipping to the UK would be €5.85 (includes tracking + insurance).
Best,
Mike
 
IF by embellishments you mean:
  1. the 2 self adhesive toenail inserts - then yes mine did
  2. the bracelet - then yes mine did
  3. the laser cut top Camel Toe plate- I have one but cannot remember if it was a request or not- No doubt Mike will be along shortly!
That Camel Toe makes a huge amount of difference stability wise especially on softer ground. and I am very glad Mike brought us this opportunity-
p.s photo taken before I put the toenail inlays in and I've not fitted the bracelet (sorry Mike!)
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Fits the classic BMW R 1100 GS too – even if the top plate’s on backwards in this one😅. Two spacer plates included for that extra bit of upright confidence.

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I like it but doesn't look like will fit my RS. Love a camel toe...I do :spl1f:
 
I like it but doesn't look like will fit my RS. Love a camel toe...I do :spl1f:
Hi @zoltan
I just googled the side stand of the R 1250 RS (the bike in your profile picture, right?). The camel foot with the longer cut-out should pretty much fit, i.e., the one I made for the air-cooled R 1200 GS.
Let's have a chat about this via PM:)!
Best,
Mike
 


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