benc1980 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) So whats up with the sherco side stands, the aluminium one snaps becuse they designed it badly, so then they fit a steel one thats a different length etc and barely stands the bike up.. has anyone resolved this issue buy using a stand of another bike or do i need to make myself one that does the job! I think sherco need some new staff in there R+D department. Edited April 15, 2010 by BenC1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I always remove the side stand. It just gets in my way and it reduces the weight a bit by removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timp Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 What year bike are you referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 The alli one is meant to support the bike only, it works! Yet purpose built and fragile to abuse. A lazy rider trying to start the bike on the stand will bend a steel one too! Ask how I know this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I know what you mean about the steel stand being short although the issue isn't the stand rather than the bracket. I replaced the bracket on my 05 last year, part number is the same but the stand comes further forward which makes the bike lean over more Not sure what the way to fix it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I've broken a few alloy stands and so have my customers with just the bike weight on them. I replace them with the old steel stand. I had one steel stand that went too far forward too, I just welded a bead on the top front of the stand so it wouldn't go so far forward in the bracket when extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benc1980 Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Cheers folks, its a shame they were unable to design a stand that does the job properly.. Looks like ill have to come up with a decent idea.... id love to just take it off but if there is no where to lean the bike what do i do!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 but if there is no where to lean the bike what do i do!!?? My bike has gotten quite comfortable just laying on it's side on the ground..........seems that is it's natural position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybmac Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) My bike stand is alright? Edited April 16, 2010 by jonnybmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Don't rub it in, mine has probably other 15deg lean than that with the new bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybmac Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) The stands only there to hold the bike, not rider and bike. I usually knock mine off as soon as i have hold of the bike never mind on it. My mates is the same, its nearly on a 45 degree angle lol Edited April 17, 2010 by jonnybmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benc1980 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 your stand looks longer than mine.. how long is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 your stand looks longer than mine.. how long is it? Great now we have sidestand envy.....................It's all genetics, it can't be helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Great now we have sidestand envy.....................It's all genetics, it can't be helped. Beta sidestands are a little longer and thicker and hang at a better angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Mine is always straight ang rigid, provides good protection for the rear disc when retracted! Never really liked the one with the kink in the middle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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