Another sidestand thread (yawn)

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Chabby · #1 Post by **Chabby** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:28 pm

Sorry to impose this on you's but here goes..........

I've had a Firestorm stand lying about in the garage for a while - you know the score, late Ebay session after a couple of sherbets, seemed like a good idea at the time etc.

Anyway. I eventually got round to fitting a Mille rear shock (again purchased in much the same manner) and noticed that the original stand now seemed a lot less secure. I thought this might be down to the increased ride height or maybe softer spring rate of the replacement shock.

Now I've said here before - I've never really had a problem with the original stand including several ferry crossings so I've never been too bothered about replacing it.

Thing is, now that I have I'm not too sure it's any better. The foot sits further forward and the bike is marginally more stable but there is a marked amount of flex in the leg when the bike is rocked (in an attempt to simulate a ferry scenario) and I fear for it's longevity.

I know the replacement is forged rather than a welded tube and it will flex but the amount seems excessive.

Anyone who's done this conversion care to comment?

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:26 pm

I had one for a while - I found it was fine tbh

Wolfie · #3 Post by **Wolfie** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:33 pm

i have a modded GSXR item on mine, and it does sit a bit further forward, but the bike does seem alot more stable.

DavShill · #4 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:34 pm

I found the same problem.It's a much more sturdy stand but it did kick forward too far and placed the bike at a heavier lean angle. I got my mate to put a blob of weld on the "stop" then filed it down nice and neat to the required position. It only needs about 3 or 4mm but has made a great difference and puts less strain on the stand leg. No worries anymore.

Falcorob · #5 Post by **Falcorob** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:41 pm

The only problem I've had with mine is that the 'prong' to put it down with sits too far inboard and you have to look for it when putting the stand down whilst sat on the bike. Other than that, which I can live with, it's been fine and has stood up to all sorts of uneven surfaces, strong winds, and general bad parking, with no problems.

Chabby · #6 Post by **Chabby** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:24 pm

DavShill wrote:I found the same problem.It's a much more sturdy stand but it did kick forward too far and placed the bike at a heavier lean angle. I got my mate to put a blob of weld on the "stop" then filed it down nice and neat to the required position. It only needs about 3 or 4mm but has made a great difference and puts less strain on the stand leg. No worries anymore.

Took your advice mate - Less lean and not so much stress on the leg as it sits straighter. Cheers.

DavShill · #7 Post by **DavShill** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:17 pm

Splendid