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#1 | Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Mon May 09, 2022 8:59 pm

Hello all! New member here from Niagara Falls NY. I have had a 2016 1200rs for the past 2 years. I absolutely love the bike but after my most recent 2000+ mile trip i am considering some modifications/ add ons. So far the bike is bone stock with the addition of the connected ride cradle which i love. Considering an aftermarket exhaust and maybe a shortened sidestand (still need to do my research)

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#2 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Mon May 09, 2022 9:52 pm

Zitat von vfost im Beitrag #1
Considering an aftermarket exhaust and maybe a shortened sidestand (still need to do my research)

Welcome!
That damned side stand is the bane of many of our lives... have a read of this thread: Installing New BMW Sidestand

KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS

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#3 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Mon May 09, 2022 9:52 pm

Zitat von vfost im Beitrag #1
maybe a shortened sidestand (still need to do my research)

Welcome to the site.
The shorter China Market sidestand can not longer be ordered from a US dealer.
Do you know a good welder that can cut out a section and weld it back?

Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Iowa, USA

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#4 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Tue May 10, 2022 1:23 am

I do know some great welders, that may be the route I end up going if I can�t find anything bolt on. Price may be a factor as well as I doubt it would cost much to cut and reweld

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#5 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Tue May 10, 2022 10:31 am (Last edited: Tue May 10, 2022 10:31 am)

Welcome!
I have read on these forums before about a way of filing/grinding some steel off the sidestand bracket so that the normal sidestand folds out just a bit further, thus giving the bike a bit more lean, making it less likely to topple over. Just have to remove the stand to do the grinding/filing then refit.

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#6 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Tue May 10, 2022 3:16 pm

What is it with BMW and their side stands. I have an XR (considering an RS, hence why I am here), and the side stand is too short. Lots of articles and discussion on the XR forum about extensions (easier to extend, lots of aftermarket feet available). When I test rode an RS the other week, was surprised how upright the bike was on the side stand, was thinking it could fall the other way with a slight nudge.

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#7 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Wed May 18, 2022 1:13 am

I saw a post talking about what you mentioned, i just hate to modify something like that and go too far and have to order a whole new on.... that being said i guess the same could be said for cutting and re-welding the side stand. Just have to take a little at a time and keep going with either method i guess. Would be great if and aftermarket picked up on all the posts here and produced a shortened stand to bolt on lol

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#8 | RE: Hello from Niagara Falls datum

Wed May 18, 2022 1:16 am

Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #6
What is it with BMW and their side stands. I have an XR (considering an RS, hence why I am here), and the side stand is too short. Lots of articles and discussion on the XR forum about extensions (easier to extend, lots of aftermarket feet available). When I test rode an RS the other week, was surprised how upright the bike was on the side stand, was thinking it could fall the other way with a slight nudge.

I rode the dragon and cherohala skyway a couple of weeks ago. At one point i pulled off in a scenic overlook and i was midway through taking my helmet off when the bike started to go the other way on me. Im not sure how but i spotted it and grabbed it real quick before it went over. Unloaded it doesnt seem to be as big of a problem but i was loaded with a weeks worth of clothes and camping gear.

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