Beano
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Where do i find one as there not on the website?
I gather they are rather sort after item?
I gather they are rather sort after item?
Migsel side stand?
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Send the man an email and ask as he may well have one in stock but not listed on his website.
If he hasn't got any in stock, he normally does a production run of them in November/December, just in time for Santa to get one for your stocking 
Isn't there anyone in the UK making a similar s/stand..?
Don't think so. Motorworks do the bigfoot one for the R80/R100, but they're not recommended for the GS - too short I think.
Nippy Normarns are doing something similar for the 1200GS/GSA called a sidekicker - but I don't think they do an airhead version.
Afraid Migsel is the only quality version out there, unless you make your own.
Not cheap either at over 200 euros - but excellent quality & worth the money
Nippy Normarns are doing something similar for the 1200GS/GSA called a sidekicker - but I don't think they do an airhead version.
Afraid Migsel is the only quality version out there, unless you make your own.
Not cheap either at over 200 euros - but excellent quality & worth the money
It'd be good if someone could make a 'utility' version for a lot less than 200 Euros...
Like the old 'Surefoot' stands that Bob Porecha did, back in the day
Like the old 'Surefoot' stands that Bob Porecha did, back in the day
But bear in mind
Migsels work and look great
I could make one so could others I suppose How much do you think a fair price for probably a days work materials postage and maybe liability insurance
I dint make one cos I put a toe push do dah on the original sidestand
But I know the Migsel is a better support especially when luggage is fitted
And Migsel is a top bloke - he always gets me a drink or two whenever we meet 
And He may send me a free un when he reads this advert for his wares
HTHY or me
Migsels work and look great
I could make one so could others I suppose How much do you think a fair price for probably a days work materials postage and maybe liability insurance
I dint make one cos I put a toe push do dah on the original sidestand
But I know the Migsel is a better support especially when luggage is fitted
And Migsel is a top bloke
- he always gets me a drink or two whenever we meet And He may send me a free un when he reads this advert for his wares
HTHY or me
Benjamin M
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Clearly not of the same quality, but if you need one you could always try this guy http://www.flyingtpot.com/sidestands.htm
Benjamin M
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Surefoot's are £67-20, so some where about there...
I can see that this wouldn't be worth anyone doing
Which is a shame - or am I wrong..?
Benjamin M
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Could a Surefoot stand not just be extended if that's the issue with fitting one to a GS or G/S?
The Migsel stand is a top bit of kit & essential if you are a shortarse like me
That original one right by the front wheel is fecking impossible to operate if you've got short legs !
That original one right by the front wheel is fecking impossible to operate if you've got short legs !
Who actually makes the Surefoot stands..?
Beemerboff
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Nothing wrong with the Flyingtpot stand, I have one on my G/S.
There are few things that might explain the cost -
Firstly, it fits to the OEM rear engine mounting stud , which threads into a tapped hole in the sidestand mounting plate , so no need for a longer stud and no nut in the way of the gearchange.
Secondly , it is held in place by a strap which extends along behind the footrest and is bolted to a new extended footrest pivot bolt - no way this is ever going to move after it is bolted up.
It is mounted quite far back, just about where your foot goes, so flicking it up to get your foot down becomes a habit.
I made a stand for my GS when I had access to a lathe, milling machine and a welder, and no one is making much at $200- unless they are making batches of 50 or 60 and buying the components already semi manufactured.
There are few things that might explain the cost -
Firstly, it fits to the OEM rear engine mounting stud , which threads into a tapped hole in the sidestand mounting plate , so no need for a longer stud and no nut in the way of the gearchange.
Secondly , it is held in place by a strap which extends along behind the footrest and is bolted to a new extended footrest pivot bolt - no way this is ever going to move after it is bolted up.
It is mounted quite far back, just about where your foot goes, so flicking it up to get your foot down becomes a habit.
I made a stand for my GS when I had access to a lathe, milling machine and a welder, and no one is making much at $200- unless they are making batches of 50 or 60 and buying the components already semi manufactured.
Beano
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I wasn't expecting £200 will have to wait as bit for that bit of bling .....Ohlins first
Shep
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i use a Migsel stand, its great.
Before i bought one i had a go at making some, i thought i could make 10 sell 9 and keep one to myself for free, seemed a good plan, i made a prototype in mild steel to get the idea right then i made a small batch of the parts to make one in stainless. i then approached an engineering company to manufacture the ten
hence the reason i bought a migsel
i'd need to make far more than 10 for it to pay for even one free one. May be different if i had a proper engineering workshop and my own welding kit, but i still doubt migsel will be retiring to his yacht in the med. from selling just side stands.
Before i bought one i had a go at making some, i thought i could make 10 sell 9 and keep one to myself for free, seemed a good plan, i made a prototype in mild steel to get the idea right then i made a small batch of the parts to make one in stainless. i then approached an engineering company to manufacture the ten
hence the reason i bought a migseli'd need to make far more than 10 for it to pay for even one free one. May be different if i had a proper engineering workshop and my own welding kit, but i still doubt migsel will be retiring to his yacht in the med. from selling just side stands.
I did once get a bigfoot cut the leg in half and put in an extension piece which worked well.
Migsel's are excellent carved from solid stainless steel. my only complaint is they weigh 2kgs+ which is a bit of a hit on a light weight special
I have a Migsel on my '91 GS which my neighbour (a retired engineer) examined and couldn't believe it was being made/sold for the price Michel was selling them at - same sort of item from a fabricator here would be ££££'s more.
Make's getting on and off (even with camping gear) much easier.
Highly recommended
Make's getting on and off (even with camping gear) much easier.
Highly recommended
A UK option is Ernie at Overland Solutions. I have one of his side stands. A heavy duty affair it is with a large plate. Highly recommended. Only drawback is he needs the bike as he welds a plate on the frame.
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