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Side stand

#1 PostAuthor: ricky13 » Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:32 pm

I have upgraded the rear shocks on gpz 750 twin shock
But the side stand is too short and the bike leans too much
Any ideas of longer stands
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#2 PostAuthor: stevemc » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:28 pm

http://japan.webike.net/products/1522797.html

on my wish list :D
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#3 PostAuthor: ricky13 » Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:38 am

That is excellent thanks for the reply
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#4 PostAuthor: Rich » Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:42 pm

Measure the length and let me know how long you want it as I have a longer one from a H**** here
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#5 PostAuthor: Crofty » Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:37 pm

The Z650 will accept a GT550 shaft drive side stand which is longer , I think they will fit the 750 too. See if you can find one on ebay and contact the seller to measure.
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#6 PostAuthor: ricky13 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:00 am

Hi
Original stand is 21cm from centre of bolt hole to base
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#7 PostAuthor: jimmock » Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:35 pm

What about dropping the pressure in your tyres to say 5 psi??

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#8 PostAuthor: Rich » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:55 pm

so how long do you want it?
22, 23, 24 cm
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#9 PostAuthor: ricky13 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:44 pm

probably about 23cm
as for dropping the pressure in my tyres what the ....
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#10 PostAuthor: jimmock » Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:01 pm

ricky13 wrote:probably about 23cm
as for dropping the pressure in my tyres what the ....
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If you dropped the pressure to the 5 psi that I suggested it would lower the ride height and then the stand would reach the ground sooner. Thus reducing the severe lean angle that you were initially concerened about.

If the height of your rear tyre was say 60mm, I reckon dropping it to 5 psi would reduce the "static load radius" to about 20mm.
If the height of your front tyre was say 55mm, I reckon the SLR would reduce to approx 17mm.

I hope this helps.
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#11 PostAuthor: Pigford » Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:32 pm

So why not just slide the forks thru the yokes a bit - simples :??
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#12 PostAuthor: ricky13 » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:25 am

Thank you for all the help guys
I have the forks dropped 2cm
Will try a longer stand
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#13 PostAuthor: jimmock » Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:38 pm

Ricky,

I've just noticed you are "over the water" in Fife.

We'll have to meet up sometime.
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#14 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:41 pm

jimmock wrote:Ricky,

I've just noticed you are "over the water" in Fife.

We'll have to meet up sometime.


Ricky - Not a good move, you will not get away in one piece. Folk have visited Jimmock and never been seen again. Some have been rumoured to end up in TESCO`s burgers. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#15 PostAuthor: jimmock » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:06 pm

Ricky,

That is just NOT true!!!!

You will have a ball of a time in my dungeon, er I mean workshop.
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