Sidestand cowers in fear

[Anonymous]

Today I, Dave, Lord of Lard, stepped on the little lift peg on my 450's sidestand and broke it. Now when the stand is up I can't lower it without reaching my hand under the bike. I can use the center stand for now, but obviously it'd be nice to have the sidestand available.

What range of models does that particular stand fit? I found a GS650E stand on eBay, and the picture looks like it's the right stand.

Dave

[earlfor]

Re: Sidestand cowers in fear

Why not just have it welded back? If you have a friend with a welder, it
probably will only take a few minutes.

Earl


quote="Hinermad"]Today I, Dave, Lord of Lard, stepped on the little lift peg on my 450's sidestand and broke it. Now when the stand is up I can't lower it without reaching my hand under the bike. I can use the center stand for now, but obviously it'd be nice to have the sidestand available.

What range of models does that particular stand fit? I found a GS650E stand on eBay, and the picture looks like it's the right stand.

Dave[/quote]

[Anonymous]

Right now nearby friends are in short supply, and those that remain don't have welders. (Nor do I, for that matter.)

As a temporary measure I've considered clamping an L-shaped rod to the stand with stainless hose clamps.

Maybe it's time to find a local welding shop.

Dave

[sv650]

Right now nearby friends are in short supply, and those that remain don't have welders. (Nor do I, for that matter.)....

Maybe it's time to find a local welding shop.

Yep, and if you catch them at the right time, the price might be cheap, too. Sounds like you've moved to a new location. This might be a great chance to get to know your locals!

SV