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I've never been happy with the lean angle on my Falco since I've owned it. It's got a fireblade stand fitted and for some reason it's always leant far too much,making it bloody hard work to pull up when sat on it. Especially with any added weight of luggage on. I've bent it once trying to stand it up a bit more but it was never enough. I've finally bit the bullet and decided to sort it once and for all.
I've butchered my original stand and added 40mm to the length of the fireblade one. I've also changed the kick down bar with the one off the Falco stand as it was longer. I'm finally pleased with the result. Just needs powder coating now and jobs a guddun! :








Ive also raise the stopping position since this last photo and bent the kick down arm out a bit.

I know everyone seems to rate the Fireplace stand as the dog's danglies, but I much prefer the Blackbird (CBR1100XXXXXXXXXXX) one. It's noticeably longer than the OE Falco or the Blade one and works well if you've got the rear ride height raised (as I have).

Sorry to take this off on a tangent but what benefit/detriment to jacking up the rear ?
I ask this as my stock linkage plates have succumbed to the weather and one is literally breaking up.
A pair of German made 1" rise steel ones on ebay, tempted to buy as a quick fix

I have my Ohlin's adjusted to give maximum ride height. Jacking up the rear is beneficial and will help turn in. I used to have an adjustable extension on the stand to compensate but now have a GSXR stand that is much better.

Another big + for Ohlins rear shock with max ride height and a Gixer sidestand. Maybe a bit more hassle to modify but I think it is the best solution (though I've not seen the US sidestand)

I'm not convinced about these jack-up kits - shocks with ride height adjustment are the way to go.

D-Rider wrote:I'm not convinced about these jack-up kits - shocks with ride height adjustment are the way to go.

I would concur with my learned fiend here. With jack-up adaptor plates you have no idea how the linkage ratio has changed compared to OE. Using Falco or RSV linkages and you have a solid base setting to work from.

very good Nick.... but why is your bike always so bloody clean and shiny

nicketynoo wrote:I've never been happy with the lean angle on my Falco since I've owned it. It's got a fireblade stand fitted and for some reason it's always leant far too much,making it bloody hard work to pull up when sat on it. Especially with any added weight of luggage on. I've bent it once trying to stand it up a bit more but it was never enough. I've finally bit the bullet and decided to sort it once and for all.
I've butchered my original stand and added 40mm to the length of the fireblade one.

I can't see the problem with a lightweight bike like the Falco, the lean angle on my Blackbird is more and it weighs 235Kg.

Gio wrote:

nicketynoo wrote:I've never been happy with the lean angle on my Falco since I've owned it. It's got a fireblade stand fitted and for some reason it's always leant far too much,making it bloody hard work to pull up when sat on it. Especially with any added weight of luggage on. I've bent it once trying to stand it up a bit more but it was never enough. I've finally bit the bullet and decided to sort it once and for all.
I've butchered my original stand and added 40mm to the length of the fireblade one.

I can't see the problem with a lightweight bike like the Falco, the lean angle on my Blackbird is more and it weighs 235Kg.

Yer but, Nick is short and dumpy.
For the record, I've got the ride height adjustment wound right in, I'm also short and dumpy.

randomsquid wrote:

Gio wrote:

nicketynoo wrote:I've never been happy with the lean angle on my Falco since I've owned it. It's got a fireblade stand fitted and for some reason it's always leant far too much,making it bloody hard work to pull up when sat on it. Especially with any added weight of luggage on. I've bent it once trying to stand it up a bit more but it was never enough. I've finally bit the bullet and decided to sort it once and for all.
I've butchered my original stand and added 40mm to the length of the fireblade one.

I can't see the problem with a lightweight bike like the Falco, the lean angle on my Blackbird is more and it weighs 235Kg.

Yer but, Nick is short and dumpy.
For the record, I've got the ride height adjustment wound right in, I'm also short and dumpy.

I would never have called you short.

Short arms, deep pockets...

We can't all be freakishly tall and skinny.