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Side stand too short?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Pete Felstead, Mar 14, 2022.

  1. Pete Felstead

    Pete Felstead New Member

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    Hi All,

    Every time I put my XJ 900 diversion on the side stand I am alarmed at the angle of lean.
    Am I alone? Is it secure? Anyone done any modification?

    Many thanks.

    Pete
     
    Pete Felstead, Mar 14, 2022
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    bensalf Well-Known Member

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    has the rear shock been altered at all, or the linkage,?
    is the stand itself bent?
     
    bensalf, Mar 14, 2022
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    XJ550H, Mar 14, 2022
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    dkavanagh Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Relevant? maybe, funny? yes!
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    dkavanagh, Mar 14, 2022
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    cds1984 Well-Known Member

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    haha.. damn funny.
    But seriously.
    Check that the sidestand mount hasn't cracked off the frame.

    This definitely happened on one of my bikes
     
    cds1984, Mar 16, 2022
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    a100man Well-Known Member

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    ..carry a 4" square piece of ply under the seat.
     
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    dkavanagh Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    This is a really good point! I recall one forum member who's frame had rusted internally in that area and the side stand mount was barely hanging on! Very much worth checking frame integrity!
     
    dkavanagh, Mar 16, 2022
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    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    This is also handy to have when parking on hot asphalt...I usually use the center stand, but have even had that sink until the wheels touch the pavement.
     
    cgutz, Mar 17, 2022
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    these work well to
     
    XJ550H, Mar 17, 2022
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