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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: hyperbimduke on September 14, 2020, 10:16:02 AM

Title: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: hyperbimduke on September 14, 2020, 10:16:02 AM

Hi, I think my 88'xbr may have the incorrect sidestand, it leans at a greater angle than previous xbr's I've owned.
Suspension is all std, with it on centrestand & with the sidestand out the foot is 80mm above the floor, would anyone be able to measure for me as a comparison?
Thanks
Chris

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: Mutt on September 14, 2020, 02:51:05 PM

Mine does the same. The later year model leans over disconcertingly further than the earlier model. I measured the side stands on mine and mine were the same length - they did look odd side by side. I assumed that the angle of the frame mount had been altered but I've not looked at it any further. Could be a market for strap on side stand shoes??? Not just for XBR's....

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: SteveC#222 on September 14, 2020, 03:00:09 PM

From the ground to the front (highest) part of the 'foot' - 90mm

With the stand up - from the centre of the mounting bolt to back (lowest) part of the foot - 205mm

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: mthee on September 14, 2020, 04:10:50 PM

Quote from: SteveC#222 on September 14, 2020, 03:00:09 PM

From the ground to the front (highest) part of the 'foot' - 90mm

With the stand up - from the centre of the mounting bolt to back (lowest) part of the foot - 205mm

Same as  SteveC. Mine's an '87.

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: hyperbimduke on September 15, 2020, 06:17:14 AM

Thanks guys, ok so maybe the stand isn't wrong, the shoe is a good idea, with a 15mm piece of wood the lean is about right, ill make a shoe, maybe from black nylon & drill & tap the stand foot.

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: CrazyFrog on September 15, 2020, 07:53:56 AM

They use ice hockey pucks in the States, as it also helps to spread the load on soft ground...

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: Moto63 on September 15, 2020, 04:26:12 PM

Quote from: CrazyFrog on September 15, 2020, 07:53:56 AM

They use ice hockey pucks in the States, as it also helps to spread the load on soft ground...

Yeah, smart thinking. 👍

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: Rossco500 on September 15, 2020, 10:07:26 PM

Funny, I have one of the last silver SJ models and earlier G version - you are right, it does lean over more for whatever reason. Think I swapped them at one point and it made no difference. Avon Roadrider tyres are slightly taller and make the angle of lean more pronounced. They look good though.

Regards

Tony

Title: Re: Xbr500 sidestand
Post by: mthee on September 16, 2020, 10:50:39 AM

Quote from: hyperbimduke on September 15, 2020, 06:17:14 AM

Thanks guys, ok so maybe the stand isn't wrong, the shoe is a good idea, with a 15mm piece of wood the lean is about right, ill make a shoe, maybe from black nylon & drill & tap the stand foot.

Lots of ready made ones on ebay. Might be worth a look for sidestand extension puck. 👍