Front Stands

DangerDan

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53 B.S With either front stand down, the bike leans 40 degrees off vertical. With both stands down, the stands don't reach the ground. Before I start bending or twisting things, is it possible to install the stands on the wrong sides?
 

john998

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Hello, no it is not possible to fit them on the wrong side. It may be that you have B stands these are shorter. John.
 

bmetcalf

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With 21" front/19" rear, my stands don't work with the rear stand down. What rim sizes to you have?
 

timetraveller

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And if all else fails a piece of oak wood, about 3/4" thick, screwed and glued under each stand foot helps a lot and if it touches when cornering it just wears off the outer edge. But do check that you do not have the 'B' stands first.
 

Bill Thomas

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Hello Dan, How about fitting a modern type side stand, Bolted to the front of the left pillion footrest plate, It works better from there, I think Bruce told us one off a Honda VF ? 800cc goes on nice, Or a D centre stand. Cheers Bill.
 

nkt267

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It works better from there, I think Bruce told us one off a Honda VF ? 800cc goes on nice,
I took this advice for my Comet and it works a treat..John

When your front stands are in the fully down position--ie 1/4" bolt removed and stand lowered,how far apart are the bottom of the legs and how long are the legs from pivot point to the end of the foot..
 
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