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Offline red2000

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loose sidestand
« on: November 28, 2011, 12:16:48 PM »
This just seems like the dumbest issue.  When my side stand is in the up position the spring pulls it toward the center of the bike so that I can't get my heal on the extension to put it down.  The rubber stop is there so I know that's not the problem.  It also lets the bike lean more than it ought to.  I inspected it while working on my pumpkin and the shoulder bolt is chewed up a little (new one ordered) but doesn't seem bad enough to be the problem. The slot in the sidestand seems to have some wear on one side that I think is the main source of the looseness.  Anybody else have this problem and could offer a frugal solution.  A new stand is $93.
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Offline Motor Head

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Re: loose sidestand
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 12:21:02 PM »
How about drilling it for an oversize bolt? If its gotten Egg shaped/ loose in the bolt hole.
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Re: loose sidestand
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2011, 10:17:16 AM »
Or weld it closed (or at least smaller) and re-drill it back to the proper size.
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Offline T Cro ®

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Re: loose sidestand
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2011, 06:28:41 PM »
Quote from: bbroj on November 29, 2011, 10:17:16 AM
Or weld it closed (or at least smaller) and re-drill it back to the proper size.

Easier said than done; most welds are harder than than the bit itself.

It is better to have the bike lean than it is to have it stand up.

Replace the shoulder bolt if overly worn; a washer placed as a shim may help firm up the stand.
« Last Edit: November 30, 2011, 06:29:50 AM by T Cro ® »
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Offline Sparkie

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Re: loose sidestand
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2011, 08:16:30 PM »
Quote from: Motor Head on November 28, 2011, 12:21:02 PM
How about drilling it for an oversize bolt? If its gotten Egg shaped/ loose in the bolt hole.

You could also use a sleeve or bushing with this approach. Reinstall with a stock sized bolt and should be good to go. I'm assuming there's enough material there for this to work. Mark
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Offline Leo

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Re: loose sidestand
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2011, 05:26:36 AM »
Cut a shim to take out the side to side slop.  Make sure the hole is big enough to pass the bolt shoulder, not the threaded shank only.  There is a lot more bearing area on the face to frame lug than there is on the hole to bolt, so it will stay fixed. I'll bet a piece of .020 to .030 brass shim will take care of everything.  Worked for me. Good Luck
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Offline red2000

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Re: loose sidestand
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 12:40:06 PM »
Got it fixed yesterday.  I simply built up the worn area with some weld material and then ground it down flush with the rest of the surface.  Works like a charm, it's in the right position when up and the operation is nice and smooth.
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