How far should it lean on side stand
- Thread starter ktmmark
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is this normal lean for an 1100
The 1100 can be fecking scary on the sidestand when laden.
As you`ve dicovered,the back wheel can lift and the bike almost goes arse over tit.........in fact,I reckon it will if parked incorrectly and unattended.
So that`s the clue......if using the sidestand when fully loaded,make sure it`s parked so that doesn`t happen.
Looking at your picture,you`re asking for trouble anyway.....it`s a bad idea to park parallel to the kerb or to be 'nose in'......park rear wheel to the kerb on any bike to lessen the chance of rolling off the stand.....or,again with reference to your picture,try parking with the bike facing the other way when loaded...
I always use my centre stand wherever possible,anyway.
One thing to check,however,is any wear on the sidestand pivot,and see if the big Allen screw holding part of the stand bracket on isn`t loose.
As you`ve dicovered,the back wheel can lift and the bike almost goes arse over tit.........in fact,I reckon it will if parked incorrectly and unattended.
So that`s the clue......if using the sidestand when fully loaded,make sure it`s parked so that doesn`t happen.
Looking at your picture,you`re asking for trouble anyway.....it`s a bad idea to park parallel to the kerb or to be 'nose in'......park rear wheel to the kerb on any bike to lessen the chance of rolling off the stand.....or,again with reference to your picture,try parking with the bike facing the other way when loaded...
I always use my centre stand wherever possible,anyway.
One thing to check,however,is any wear on the sidestand pivot,and see if the big Allen screw holding part of the stand bracket on isn`t loose.
Yep what Tarka says.
When fully loaded the font and rear shocks preload is adjusted high and tus the bike has higher ground clearance meaning the sidestand get's "shorter" to support the bike.
Carrying a small plate for sidestand is nice thing.
What law do you have there? Here i park the bike on the opposite direction of the road, so the road's "water-draining-angle" supports it i.e. the wheel is on the kerb side and sidestand on the road side that is a bit higher than a road side so it works out nicely
I have absolutely no problem if my front shock is on lowest and rear in somewhere in medium preload setting. But the problems occur if i adjust the bike higher. It should have vario-sidestand
How far it shoud lean out? Put it on the sidestand, from handlebar try to pull the bike over the sidestand, if it tends to come easy, then you know it's not good position, find a "enlargement" for your sidestand then
When fully loaded the font and rear shocks preload is adjusted high and tus the bike has higher ground clearance meaning the sidestand get's "shorter" to support the bike.
Carrying a small plate for sidestand is nice thing.
What law do you have there? Here i park the bike on the opposite direction of the road, so the road's "water-draining-angle" supports it i.e. the wheel is on the kerb side and sidestand on the road side that is a bit higher than a road side so it works out nicely
I have absolutely no problem if my front shock is on lowest and rear in somewhere in medium preload setting. But the problems occur if i adjust the bike higher. It should have vario-sidestand
How far it shoud lean out? Put it on the sidestand, from handlebar try to pull the bike over the sidestand, if it tends to come easy, then you know it's not good position, find a "enlargement" for your sidestand then
Its the same on the 1150, When laden almost put your back out trying to heave it up.
I bought the side stand extender from Nippy Normans and makes it so much easier to get it up
One of the more usefull mods you can do to a GS if you ask me
Jon
I bought the side stand extender from Nippy Normans and makes it so much easier to get it up
One of the more usefull mods you can do to a GS if you ask me
Jon
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I bought the side stand extender from Nippy Normans and makes it so much easier to get it up
what we need is sidestand viagra
what we need is sidestand viagra
What are these "sidestand" and "centre stand" things????
Personally I have no need of an extention either
Personally I have no need of an extention either
