Member Contributer VifferJ Posted February 17, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2019 I feel like the lean angle when on the side stand is still quite upright compared to my other bikes, makes me nervous if parked outside when it's windy, has anyone shortened the oem side stand to help off-set this? I bought a side stand foot awhile back but there's no way to use without the bike being too upright? Thoughts, ideas, inputs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 A common mod is to raise the rear by shimming the rear shock. It will have the same effect as cutting the kickstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 17, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2019 Make sure if its windy to park the bike so the tyres are on the windward side and the stand is on the leeward (downwind) parking in gear too. What kind of angle are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 17, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2019 On my SP2, the lean angle was "too much" after raising the rear (height adjustable Ohlins) so I had to go the reverse.... fitting a longer side stand. So Sweeper is right on the money Place some U-shape shim on part #1 below Not having a centre stand makes this a bit more involved...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noncarborundum Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I secured an adjustable side stand from Soupy's (I think). Nice aluminum job. Gives me more lean, especially after lowering the bike a bit. Much better, and a high quality unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VifferJ Posted March 25, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Noncarborundum said: I secured an adjustable side stand from Soupy's (I think). Nice aluminum job. Gives me more lean, especially after lowering the bike a bit. Much better, and a high quality unit. Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePower Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Always turn the wheel to full lock up hill when parked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted March 27, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2019 10 hours ago, PetePower said: Always turn the wheel to full lock up hill when parked Depends what side of the road you ride on & which side you have parked, as to which way you lock the front wheel ! YMMV 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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