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Zitat von WillC im Beitrag #42 I used a dremel on the K1200RS and R1200RS. On the K1200RS the sidestand did not go far enough forward. If you didn't take the slop out of the drivetrain before putting the stand down the bike could roll off the stand when parked on a down slope. Even it gear. The dremel worked good on the K1200RS but grinding the sidestand stop on the R1200RS did not give me as much lean as I wanted.
Lee
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I tried grinding the side stand stop with a hand file. As near as I can tell, it will likely take several hours of labor to cut into the stop by about 1/4 inch. Using a Dremel tool or something similar will likely save you a lot of time and effort.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #46Zitat von WillC im Beitrag #42 Lee, how is the stand on the 1250's? Same issue? Are you planning on grinding the stop on the new motor? thanks |
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Zitat von WillC im Beitrag #42 As long as you know what you're doing with an angle grinder, I would agree. However, it is really easy to remove material, especially mild steel, with a relatively weak (low amp) grinder. From that perspective, the novice with a file might be protecting themselves from going too far........
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Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #48 The 1250 stand is the same. We have the rear suspension set on max to raise the rearend and that helps a lot. In the spring I'll try the auto setting and if I like that better than max I might grind the stop.
Lee
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#51 | RE: Installing New BMW Sidestand
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:12 pm (Last edited: Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:17 pm)
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:12 pm (Last edited: Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:17 pm)
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #50Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #48 I leave my 16rs on two up and it does help. I get off the bike leaving it running, turn the bars hard left and lift up, then shut it off. Still can pull over on many roads and put the stand down, the pitch is too much IMO. The mind is the limiting factor |
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#52 | RE: Installing New BMW Sidestand
Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:16 am (Last edited: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:16 am)
Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:16 am (Last edited: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:16 am)
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #47 I think taking off a 1/4" is a bit too much. The material I removed is about 3/16"and thats plenty for a nice lean, you must be careful and mirror the angle of the stop and then make a cut 90* to remove the piece. Remember a 4 1/2" cut off wheel makes a 1/16" cut. I'm really pleased I finally got around to doing this, that side stand was a real pain. A friend who rides with me on a 1250GSA used to laugh at me extending the suspension before shutting down. I'll try and post a photo of his bike and mine together to see if the angles are similar IMG_0195.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) |
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Zitat von WillC im Beitrag #52Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #47 I think you are right. 1/8 inch is probably a good place to stop before checking out the operation of the stand to see if more is needed.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #54 Yes, they are some cheapies from Amazon but thankfully they fold as I've touched them down a few times. I needed a way to stretch my legs at least a little and although I have to scoot up right to the tank to reach them they do provide a fair bit of relief and is much better than having to hold my legs in position onto the valve covers! Had to bore out the light mounts to accept an 8mm screw instead of the stock 6mm but its worked well for a few thousand miles. I looked into crash bars and mounting pegs to those as most peeps do but they all reduce cornering clearance and I dont have enough as it is |
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Just an interesting point, many of us complain about the poor lean angle and potential instability of the RS on its sidestand,, but having just got a GS the lean angle of that suddenly feels too much after getting used to the RS lean and I’m worried (not much) that it will topple over towards the stand - guess I’m hard to please ! |
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Just a quick side note to this thread. I have recently purchased an R1200RS and like many was really concerned that the bike would easily topple over if conditions where not perfect. |
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Zitat von kerno68 im Beitrag #57 Great outcome, nice to know there are fab shops still charging fair prices. |
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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #58Zitat von kerno68 im Beitrag #57 Yes there are not many companies out there who think in the same way. Maybe it was the boss had a GS1200? |
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I used to find the side stand an issue. I no longer do, or only rarely if the ground has an awkward camber. Odd. |
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