Bubseywoo is back selling again...

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hornetrider · #1 Post by **hornetrider** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:59 pm

...if anyone is interested. My VTR sidestand is pretty good but slightly flexy so I've ordered a bubsywoo one instead.

szrdave · #2 Post by **szrdave** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:49 pm

I'm still on the stock stand, plus the operating arm has broken off.

Are these 'bubseywoo' stands any good?

And where would one find said stand?

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:11 pm

The reports I've heard are they are variable in quality from batch to batch.

I heard the last batch was not good.

pm Willopotomus about converting a Gixer stand for you.

Falco9 · #4 Post by **Falco9** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:38 pm

My research on finding an alternative stand seemed to indicate more people unhhappy with the Bubseywoo stand than for it!

I ended up with a Suzuki K7 stand which is superb. I haven't had it adapted for the sidestand warning light yet and to be honest I may not bother. I've fixed the switch in the "up" position and hidden the switch up behind the frame rails where it can't be seen

I picked up mine brand new of fleabay for £10 posted

F9

roosterNI · #5 Post by **roosterNI** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:50 pm

i have a busywoo sidestand, bought it i think in 09 after the bike went over for the first time, imo good quality, stand is still in good condition, only problem was it didnt fold up in enough for my liking, wee bit of adjustment with a grinder and it was spot on. no problems since. bike has been strapped down on ferries a number of times.

Aladinsaneuk · #6 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:33 pm

currently i would NOT buy a bubseywoo sidestand

talk to willopotamus and sort a gixxer one

(i and hanna have an earlier bubseywoo but the current crop are crap....)

HowardQ · #7 Post by **HowardQ** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:13 pm

roosterNI wrote:i have a busywoo sidestand, bought it i think in 09 after the bike went over for the first time, imo good quality, stand is still in good condition, only problem was it didnt fold up in enough for my liking, wee bit of adjustment with a grinder and it was spot on. no problems since. bike has been strapped down on ferries a number of times.

My thoughts are just as Rooster, mine's been on a few years and it's been perfect. I also had to grind the stop off slightly, but great otherwise.

Nooj · #8 Post by **Nooj** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:16 pm

Also look at Firestorm, Blackbird and old shape Hornet600 stands, they should* bolt straight on to our brackets and use our switches.

*Can't guarantee this, but it looks highly likely.

randomsquid · #9 Post by **randomsquid** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:31 pm

What's been the problem with the current bubsywotsit stands?

I've ordered one but if prewarned about any problems I can get it tested before fitting it. Upto 6 months a go I x-rayed stuff for a living, could still get a stand done through the back door.

Aladinsaneuk · #10 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:04 pm

http://apriliaperformance.myfastforum.org/about261.html

a long read but....

long and short of it is - the current crop are crap - unless i had a specific assurance as too there worth - i would rather provide executive badgerpube sailor relief...

randomsquid · #11 Post by **randomsquid** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:17 pm

Cheers, I'll have a look.

Also - intrigued by this - 'executive badgerpube sailor relief...'

Aladinsaneuk · #12 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:35 pm

its a godiva thing....

hornetrider · #13 Post by **hornetrider** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:45 pm

Ah nuts wasn't aware of any problems, had only heard good reports. Oh well, if it's shite it goes back for a refund.

randomsquid · #14 Post by **randomsquid** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:05 am

hornetrider wrote:Ah nuts wasn't aware of any problems, had only heard good reports. Oh well, if it's shite it goes back for a refund.

Yup, that's the position I'm taking, see how it goes on, boot it back if it doesn't.

randomsquid · #15 Post by **randomsquid** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:08 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:its a godiva thing....

I'm as strange as the next deviant but you're really starting to worry me now.