Side Stands

[Eugene]

Can anyone tell me if the side stands are longer on the standard model compared to the ones on the custom model?
I just feel mine leans over too far......
Cheers.

 

[DogBunny]

1977-1981 stands are all the same, regardless of model.

 

[5twins]

..... and most seem to benefit from extending them a little bit. I added a piece of 1/2" plate to the bottom of the one I'm using on my '83 Special. Like you, I felt the bike leaned over too much .....

I did the same to my '78 Standard. It was OK before I added longer than stock aftermarket rear shocks but with those installed, it needed it .....

 

[gggGary]

Front and rear suspension length change the angle If a PO was kick start on the stand kind of guy the tang can get bent, and years of wear can sag it too.

 

[nj1639]

On my '83 you could catch the side stand with the ball of yer foot just a bit fore of the peg.....the '77 is a blind search with the heel, under the peg.

 

[Eugene]

Thanks for all the help, looks like I need to add a bit to the bottom of mine.
Non standard shocks and the new wheels will be the cause.

 

[londoncabby]

On a slightly different angle (pardon the pun) I find my side stand bottoms out on left hand turns does anyone else have this problem? 78 standard model..

 

[GLJ]

On a slightly different angle (pardon the pun) I find my side stand bottoms out on left hand turns does anyone else have this problem? 78 standard model..

I've got a XS2. Never had a problem as long as I remembered to flip it up.