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  • Anonymous
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    Sidestand cowers in fear

    Today I, Dave, Lord of Lard, stepped on the little lift peg on my 450's sidestand and broke it. Now when the stand is up I can't lower it without reaching my hand under the bike. I can use the center stand for now, but obviously it'd be nice to have the sidestand available.

    What range of models does that particular stand fit? I found a GS650E stand on eBay, and the picture looks like it's the right stand.

    Dave
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    • earlfor
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      Re: Sidestand cowers in fear

      Why not just have it welded back? If you have a friend with a welder, it
      probably will only take a few minutes.

      Earl


      quote="Hinermad"]Today I, Dave, Lord of Lard, stepped on the little lift peg on my 450's sidestand and broke it. Now when the stand is up I can't lower it without reaching my hand under the bike. I can use the center stand for now, but obviously it'd be nice to have the sidestand available.

      What range of models does that particular stand fit? I found a GS650E stand on eBay, and the picture looks like it's the right stand.

      Dave[/quote]
      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

      I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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        • Anonymous
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          Right now nearby friends are in short supply, and those that remain don't have welders. (Nor do I, for that matter.)

          As a temporary measure I've considered clamping an L-shaped rod to the stand with stainless hose clamps.

          Maybe it's time to find a local welding shop.

          Dave

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            • sv650
              #4
              Originally posted by Hinermad
              Right now nearby friends are in short supply, and those that remain don't have welders. (Nor do I, for that matter.)....

              Maybe it's time to find a local welding shop.
              Yep, and if you catch them at the right time, the price might be cheap, too. Sounds like you've moved to a new location. This might be a great chance to get to know your locals!

              SV

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