Anyone think their sidestand is too long, leaving the bike perilously upright? I lowered a dirt bike years ago by mounting 17-inch rims (before you could buy a supermoto), and that made the sidestand way too tall and the bike way too tippy. This bike kinda reminds me of that (before I cut down the stand). Anyone else feel a little nervous in all but the perfect parking spot? I do have a center stand, but would still like to trust the sidestand a bit more. Thanks.
goatfarmer1970
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Like jrudin, mine is very stable. I wouldn't want it leaning too much further. I also agree with Clem, that it will take lots of luck, and an act of God for a dealer to cut/weld your stand.
Conversely, a good fabricator shop ought to be able to cut and re-weld your stand for little cost. In my neck of the woods, I would expect to pay about $50 for that job...while I waited. That cost would not include repainting though. If you're handy, you could likely save a few bucks by cutting your own foot plate off, cutting whatever length of tubing you wish removed off, and grinding all weld surfaces so that your welder can get right to work. Be sure to disconnect your negative battery lead before he starts welding. The actual welding work should be a 10 minute job. Good luck.
Conversely, a good fabricator shop ought to be able to cut and re-weld your stand for little cost. In my neck of the woods, I would expect to pay about $50 for that job...while I waited. That cost would not include repainting though. If you're handy, you could likely save a few bucks by cutting your own foot plate off, cutting whatever length of tubing you wish removed off, and grinding all weld surfaces so that your welder can get right to work. Be sure to disconnect your negative battery lead before he starts welding. The actual welding work should be a 10 minute job. Good luck.
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