Side stand

[ChasF]

Yes I meant by standing on the footrest!

It does sound if the Migsel stand is a bit light duty but I think I need something to allow me to get off the bike safely - getting on isn’t a problem but for some reason balancing a loaded bike to get off is a bit testing.

 

[Gelandestrasse]

Even with my Motorworks side stand (which pings up) I have had to practice to deploy it. But as they say about practice - makes perfect. It's a long stand so easy to get on the ground if not fully forward. Then it's enough to roll the bike backwards, whatever the load, to get it to rest securely on the stand. I don't now need one that locks down.

Yes I meant by standing on the footrest!

It does sound if the Migsel stand is a bit light duty but I think I need something to allow me to get off the bike safely - getting on isn’t a problem but for some reason balancing a loaded bike to get off is a bit testing.

 

[Tetley]

My Migsel stand snapped as well. Damaged the rocker cover and hand guard. The welding on it was shite. They did send a replacement after 6 months arguing.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Where are they available from?
Thanks.

Motoren-israel.com

 

[ChasF]

Motoren-israel.com

And Motorworks

 

[robertotoole]

I have an older version of the Surefoot. It was fitted by the BMW dealer when i bought the bike in 2001. I couldn't actually get on or off safely with the standard one. It's still in great condition. Doesn't retract automatically, and has no cutoff switch. I had to sign a legal waiver before they would fit it.

 

[ChasF]

I have an older version of the Surefoot. It was fitted by the BMW dealer when i bought the bike in 2001. I couldn't actually get on or off safely with the standard one. It's still in great condition. Doesn't retract automatically, and has no cutoff switch. I had to sign a legal waiver before they would fit it.

Have you got a photo?

 

[robertotoole]

Have you got a photo?

The stand was very firmly welded to the frame. The position and length is exactly right. The only issue is I have to retract the centre stand before the side stand. This involves a little jig with my legs, pushing the centre stand down and then quickly nudging the side stand up.

You can also see the Touratech lowered foot rests in that photo.

 

[Steptoe]

 

[davnjud]

It’s taken me some practicing to get to use ss on my R80 satisfactorily. Now I’m ok with it. You need to sit as far forward as possible with right foot on ground. Lean the bike away from the stand as you push it over centre forward with heel then lean the other way to ground it. Your confidence to do this increases with practice. If you don’t lean away it grounds too soon and keeps flipping up as you change from heel to toe for second stage of pushing forward.now you can either roll backwards or push fully forward with toe. Not quite a piece of cake but definitely gets better all the time with practice and can be quite quick once you get the knack. .btw i have 31 inch inside leg so will be easier still if your legs are longer.

 

[Franm]

I see that Motorworks have just introduced this side stand. It's very similar to the one I use myself and a much better job.

Sidestand

Surefoot, for Paralever models!

www.motorworks.co.uk

 

[APHezzer]

It’s taken me some practicing to get to use ss on my R80 satisfactorily. Now I’m ok with it. You need to sit as far forward as possible with right foot on ground. Lean the bike away from the stand as you push it over centre forward with heel then lean the other way to ground it. Your confidence to do this increases with practice. If you don’t lean away it grounds too soon and keeps flipping up as you change from heel to toe for second stage of pushing forward.now you can either roll backwards or push fully forward with toe. Not quite a piece of cake but definitely gets better all the time with practice and can be quite quick once you get the knack. .btw i have 31 inch inside leg so will be easier still if your legs are longer.

.. or get off the bike and deploy the side-stand and reverse method to get on .. if you are unsure of this technique there are a couple of tips I am happy to give .. off-road schools will teach you this method by default as it's how dirt bikes 'work' so you do not set off with the stand down .. the r80 G/S is after-all a 'dirt-bike' so they designed it this way

 

[APHezzer]

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Brilliant, but I am sooo weirded out by this!

 

[Steptoe]

Brilliant, but I am sooo weirded out by this!

Here’s another one