Any body found a side stand extender that keeps the bike more upright?
Googled but zilch.
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Side stand extender
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needlongerlegs
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Nippy does a big foot that lifts the bike a little I found it made it easier to upright the bike it once fitted.
Hi,
Been there as well.
s-w motech raises the bike by 6mm, not enough for me.
Hornig by 2cm, this is the one I got. Very pleased with mine. Fairly quick delivery.
Here is the reply sent by them to my inquiry.
the metal under the foot will be about 0,5cm thick.
In combination with the heightening it will be about 2cm:
http://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.c...rade-Steel/Side-stand-foot-enlargement-2.html
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Kind regards,
Tobias Hornig
Been there as well.
s-w motech raises the bike by 6mm, not enough for me.
Hornig by 2cm, this is the one I got. Very pleased with mine. Fairly quick delivery.
Here is the reply sent by them to my inquiry.
the metal under the foot will be about 0,5cm thick.
In combination with the heightening it will be about 2cm:
http://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.c...rade-Steel/Side-stand-foot-enlargement-2.html
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Kind regards,
Tobias Hornig
Thanks for the reply, I really need it lifted some way.
Yesterday, with a full tank, luggage with 20 kg in and top box on high suspension setting it was a struggle to get the bike up.
So on a slight slope....no way for me....a 9 stone weakling!
Yesterday, with a full tank, luggage with 20 kg in and top box on high suspension setting it was a struggle to get the bike up.
So on a slight slope....no way for me....a 9 stone weakling!
Benhur
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PM Mark Hooton, I hear he is not very busy at the moment and will have plenty of time to make you one for a reasonable fee. 
1130cc
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I used an impact adhesive/super glue mix to attach one of these to mine.
You need to get the angle just right so the stiletto does not snag on the frame.
You need to get the angle just right so the stiletto does not snag on the frame.
mcinlb
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I had a side stand extender on my Twin cam, from Nippy Normans, it fits the new GS (sort of), been on my LC since March - no issues
Paul Everton
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Amazing kit. Thanks for posting .
I used an impact adhesive/super glue mix to attach one of these to mine.
You need to get the angle just right so the stiletto does not snag on the frame.
Amazing kit. Thanks for posting.
I found that on occasions I had trouble (after re-using the extender as above).
Depending where I was, I had to lean the bike further over to the right to lower / raise the sidestand.
With the stand being positioned further forward I just felt it was awkward sometimes (little legs) so took it off.
TTech or Nippys do a bigger foot and that helps. However, you might also leave the bike on 1 helmet till your on the bike and then set the ESA to 2 helmets with luggage. Daytona also do boots that adds another inch or so and that helps. Park it on camber that helps not hinders.
Depending where I was, I had to lean the bike further over to the right to lower / raise the sidestand.
Why the
of confusion?It's very simple. It's because you had effectively extended the length of the side stand.
Think about it.... It's a triangle and angles. Extend the length of one side and you'll have to extend or alter the angle at least one of the other two sides to compensate. You can't alter the earth axis (at least not easily) so you are forced to extend the or alter the one axis left to you.... By leaning much further to your right, quite possibly leaning the bike over centre, with all the potential subsequent horrors ( and not least effort) that entails.
Shorten the side stand and you'll have to lean less far over centre, maybe not even past vertical at all. But it will be a longer lift to bring the bike upright from rest... But closer to the ground to get on.
You'll get the same effect when you fit Camel Toe and other footprints, too. Having to lift the bike further to the offside to allow the side stand sufficient room to swing and clear the broader footprint's leading or trailing edges past the ground.
It's why BMW with all their millions of pounds worth of design ability make their side stand the length and footprint area th way they are.... It's a happy compromise.... Owners then bugger it up.
Short legs, can't lift? Buy a smaller bike. Less presence though.
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