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Post by tc on Mar 4, 2007 1:51:34 GMT -5
;D Has anybody extended their centre stand and side stand as I have fitted longer rear shocks and now the stands are too short .
Thanks T.C.
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Post by StewRoss on Mar 7, 2007 5:34:36 GMT -5
Hi TC, I have on other bikes...it's not difficult to do. You need to make up...machine up...extensions for the tubing stands and cut the originals in a position where they run straight. Then have the extensions welded in....make sure you keep the correct orientation of the feet etc. and check to see if the longer stand hits other things when retracted as well. Some sidestands, like the early E and F SR's etc. are forged...these are more problematic. Look around for the later tubular types in that case...and do as above. SR  |
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Post by StewRoss on Mar 7, 2007 5:37:03 GMT -5
...one other thing I forgot to say...I use solid weld-in extensions with a spigot at each end to suit the inside diameter of the tubing...makes the whole thing easier to align and is stronger as well. SR |
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Post by tc on Mar 8, 2007 2:20:05 GMT -5
Thanks SR I have a 1978 "E" model , any ideas which models are not forged and how do I tell the difference Thanks TC
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Post by StewRoss on Mar 8, 2007 2:22:54 GMT -5
Hi TC, Unless the stand has been changed the E and F models were forged steel. Try for a tubular G or H model stand. You'll see the difference easily. SR  |
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Post by tc on Mar 11, 2007 18:24:15 GMT -5
SR I have pulled the stand off my bike and it is tubular so that makes a bit easier did you use solid slugs to fit in side of stand ? Thanks tc
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Post by StewRoss on Mar 12, 2007 0:51:51 GMT -5
Hi TC, Yes, I machined up solid spacers with a spigot just large enough to fit inside of the tubes on each end. I also drilled a hole through them as well for 'lightness' ...heh, heh...can't help myself... Position the stand ends correctly either side then weld (...or have welded) away. Tig is best although Mig would also do. SR |
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Post by tc on Mar 12, 2007 17:52:46 GMT -5
SR thanks for the info I will get brave and cut tubes I guess below cross brace ? TC
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Post by StewRoss on Mar 13, 2007 1:38:38 GMT -5
No worries...cut then in an area where it is straight. SR |
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