[mikeS]

If you follow the Panzer’s suggestion, you'll be sorted. However, I found the side stand on my ‘17 LC too long and tried for over a year going through the dismount/side stand rigmarole to the point total annoyance. In the end, I gave up and shortened the side by 15mm two years ago; it’s no longer an issue. If you are prepared to have it trimmed cost-wise, I think you'll be far more comfortable. That's said, BMW has a 15mm shorter side stand in their parts catalogue, but I suspect with freight and currency exchange it's probably cheaper to have it shortened by a welder/bike shop.


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[mikeS]

I know there's a shorter side stand option in Japan as well. I looked into ordering one, but with currency exchange & freight for my needs, it was cheaper and faster to shorten locally.


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[mikeS]

Could you share the web site or part number for that shorter side stand? Thanks.

Here's a couple of links. I also posted some info a while back - I'll try to locate the post.

BMW : Side Stand [46538564609]

Product Description: BMW Side Stand [46538564609] : Fits:BMW K53 (R 1200 R) 13-20 : BMW K54 (R 1200 RS) 14-20:[Co... - Webike

japan.webike.net

Page Not Found | BMW spare parts

There is no such page in our website

pl.bmwautoparts.net

BMW : [46538564609]

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[mikeS]

For further info review @serrge post #30 in this thread.


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[mikeS]

I shorted my side stand by 15mm, and the bike lean now seem to be about right to my eye. I had the welds X-ray inspected and passed.

If fitting a new shorter stand or alterning the exiting stand - checkout the Panzer’s response on this tread.


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[mikeS]

I think this must be why I've not found side-stand length to be a particular issue – we drive/ride on the correct side of the road.

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I had a similar bike wash calamity in my driveway. I should have known better because the driveway has an awkward camber. Anyway, long story short, LC went over. Apart from superficial, but expensive, parts replacement $$$, the big hurt was it happened in clear view of the bbq area where my sons were hosting a beers & bbq for a few of their mates...

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