Side stand problem ( opposite to most )

[keymandave]

Hi all,

I'm hoping somebody can advise. I've read through countless threads about the bikes leaning over too far, however my problem seems to be different.

When I place the bike on the side stand it doesn't feel very secure, almost like if I went rummaging in the top box there would be a possibility off pushing it forward off the stand. The side stands doesn't seem to go forwards enough and is almost pointing slightly back.

I have thought off cutting some from the side stand stopper to allow it to go forward more but I just thought i'd see if anybody had the same problem and fixed it.

Thanks

 

[Alan R]

What you describe does not sound to be normal. Have you thought about comparing your bike with another one? Bowkers at Preston isn't too far away from you.
Alan R

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

What year is the bike because that sounds like the early R1200GS LC stand problem ?

 

[keymandave]

Sorry, my bike is a 2005 model. I do need to compare it to others but they don't have any older ones in.

The lean angle is good, if anything a little upright. Like I said totally opposite to what others mention.

 

[DevonAl]

Sorry to hijack the thread a bit but my 06 GS leans over quite a bit, the side stand has a pronounced bend in it but the foot sits flat on the floor, on the parts diagrams the sidestand appears to be straight is the ADV different and could the stand have changed for a shorter legged owner?

Al.

 

[younger06]

Sorry to hijack the thread a bit but my 06 GS leans over quite a bit, the side stand has a pronounced bend in it but the foot sits flat on the floor, on the parts diagrams the sidestand appears to be straight is the ADV different and could the stand have changed for a shorter legged owner?

Al.

I have a 2007 Adventure and my stand is as you describe. Large bend in the middle and it leans over quite far.

 

[Shunt]

Has your bike been lowered? Because that would cause it to stand up more than normal


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[keymandave]

Has your bike been lowered? Because that would cause it to stand up more than normal


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Not that i'm aware off, it still feels like a horse

 

[IrishGaucho]

05' had some issues with the stand, but I think to recall that it was the center stand instead.

In my 08' the angle is OK, it will lean a bit more or a bit less depending on which way I turn my handlebars and I'll adjust accordingly to the terrain. I'm probably just stating the obvious, but.... you never know.

Take a few pics so we can look at it and tell you if it looks alright or not.


Cheers,
Rami

 

[Packer]

In the meantime always leave it in gear to minimise the risk of it rolling forward.

 

[Delboy777]

Yeah id agree leave it in gear. I had a valuable lesson with that a few years ago when my brand new VFR V-tec rolled forward off the side stand and caused ££££££ of damage

 

[mak595]

I'm in Heysham if you want to compare to my 04.....

 

[Greenman14]

Always leave it in gear when on the side stand. And for added peace of mind some sturdy cylinder head protectors or engine bars. I learned the hard way; four years with a Tiger 955 made me over confident.

 

[Bendy toy]

There are threads about rocker cover protection. They all bolt to the cylinder head with little M6 screws. In a proper crash they are likely to crack the cylinder head. Either consider the rocker covers as sacrificial (used are cheap on eBay) or fit protection that does not stress the m6 mountings in a crash.

My GSA side stand is too short so I added an extension. Also park the bike facing uphill. Never park downhill against a kerb. It won't roll away but you will struggle to heave it out again.


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[N111BJG]

I always felt the stand on my 55 plate GS was too long, in fact when I fitted a camel toe the bike was virtually upright so never used it (still in garage unlike the bike) I remember contrasting it with my mates 07 GS which was different & cranked as described earlier in thread.

Mine had 38mm taken out of rear shock as a custom Wilbers had been fitted, I wonder if that's the cause here as mine wasn't obviously lower than stock

 

[keymandave]

N111BJG


I always felt the stand on my 55 plate GS was too long, in fact when I fitted a camel toe the bike was virtually upright so never used it (still in garage unlike the bike) I remember contrasting it with my mates 07 GS which was different & cranked as described earlier in thread.

Mine had 38mm taken out of rear shock as a custom Wilbers had been fitted, I wonder if that's the cause here as mine wasn't obviously lower than stock

This is exactly the problem I have. I have just fitted a big foot and it has sat the bike up almost upright, however I don't think any thing on mine is non standard. I will remove it for now.

Greenman14


Always leave it in gear when on the side stand. And for added peace of mind some sturdy cylinder head protectors or engine bars. I learned the hard way; four years with a Tiger 955 made me over confident.

Good idea, I never thought off leaving it in gear.

mak595


I'm in Heysham if you want to compare to my 04.....

Thanks very much, very kind. Could you pm me your number and I'll give you a bell. Thanks


Thank you everybody for your suggestions and advice

 

[VAL. H.]

Just wind on a little extra preload on the rear shock. That should sort it.


Val.

This is exactly the problem I have. I have just fitted a big foot and it has sat the bike up almost upright, however I don't think any thing on mine is non standard. I will remove it for now.



Good idea, I never thought off leaving it in gear.



Thanks very much, very kind. Could you pm me your number and I'll give you a bell. Thanks


Thank you everybody for your suggestions and advice

 

[Bendy toy]

Leave it in gear and roll it back until the gears touch. There's enough backlash to catch you out.

 

[Packer]

Just noticed this from last week. If you roll it back until the gears touch you maximise the backlash for rolling forward, the opposite of what you want. Put it in gear, roll it forward until the gears lock and then place it on the side stand. It can't then roll any further without turning the engine.

 

[keymandave]

Just noticed this from last week. If you roll it back until the gears touch you maximise the backlash for rolling forward, the opposite of what you want. Put it in gear, roll it forward until the gears lock and then place it on the side stand. It can't then roll any further without turning the engine.

Yes, thanks, I have now started doing this.