Hugger/Sidestand

[ityjoe1959]

Just bought an 08 GSA and wanted a little advice.

Firstly, any opinions on the preferred hugger to fit. I had a pyramid hugger on my GS which worked well but wondered if there were any worthwhile alternatives I could consider.

Secondly, is there alonger sidestand that can be retro fitted?
just been away for a few days and was quite alarmed at the angle of lean on the bike when parking up on uneven terrain.

Joe

 

[dazchallenge]

Your right! sometimes you wonder if its actually going to topple over, especially when your fully loaded. As a result I end up searching for hard flat ground or even a slight incline.
Recently had an additional 18mm S/S pad welded to the bottom of an existing S/S footplate and when polished it looks great.

Makes a surprising difference!

 

[ityjoe1959]

Thanks for that. I'll give it a try

 

[OldCroc]

Firstly, any opinions on the preferred hugger to fit. I had a pyramid hugger on my GS which worked well but wondered if there were any worthwhile alternatives I could consider.

Joe

Hey Joe - a GSA now!
I have just fitted a Pyramid to mine GS - bought it direct from the factory which is in Gainsborough.
Geoff

 

[ityjoe1959]

Hi Geoff,

Yep got a GSA. Had an itch that had to be scratched!!!

I've seen another hugger from oceanbmw that I thought I might try or will nip down the road and get the pyramid one.

Joe

 

[skyenet]

Secondly, is there alonger sidestand that can be retro fitted?
just been away for a few days and was quite alarmed at the angle of lean on the bike when parking up on uneven terrain.

An Ice Hockey Puck makes a great side stand extender, and cheap as well.

Some comments and photos on the following thread

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152008

 

[bisbee]

An Ice Hockey Puck makes a great side stand extender, and cheap as well.

Some comments and photos on the following thread

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152008

+1

puck £1.60 and a couple of ss nuts and bolts simples