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Has anyone ever thought that their bike leans at rather a steep angle when on the sidestand? Looking at mine, it sometimes seems to me that the angle it leans at is more than the previous XS1100's I had several years ago but I'm not sure if it's just me being paranoid about the bike one day just keeling over. The sidestand lug isn't distorted or twisted on the frame and the stand itself is straight. The end that bolts onto the frame has enough clearance on it to fit a fine copper washer in, so I'm wondering if it's worn? I realise that the angle of the bike depends on the surface it's on etc but, on a totally level garage floor, I feel easier putting a piece of wood under the sidetand to raise it up a bit. I generally use the centrestand but, at times, this can be less stable than the kickstand because of road surfaces etc....
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XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model. -
Mine is that way on purpose. I switched both my stands to the Special ones. The Special side-stand has a longer kick-post on it and the Special center-stand also has a longer foot-pad on it. They both give me more clearance for the MAC exhaust that I have fitted. The Special side-stand, however is shorter in overall length (smaller wheel on the Specials) than the original Standard side-stand, so my bike leans just a tad further over than most Standards. I think it adds stability. Also aids on-offs for me and the gals.Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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So your bike leans further to one side than mine does then. I was concerned re the effect of leverage on the welded on lug on the frame and would prefer less of a lean. However, from you've said, yours leans more than mine without any adverse effects. Yup, must be me being overly-cautious.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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James, it could be yours has a Special side stand on it??Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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Ah... maybe. Could someone please tell me how long a Special sidestand is from the pivot hole to the foot?Originally posted by DGXSER View PostXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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The kickstand on my 79 SF is 8.75" from the center of the bolt to the pad.Comment
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Mine's the same!....Originally posted by Shacknasty View PostXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Ah-HAH! Mystery solved. It's very safe, I've been running mine that way for 6 years and it has never fallen over without my help lol!
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Ah, but what is that same measurement on a standard sidestand?Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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80G
8.375 inches CL to edge of pad
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But then that would mean the special stand is longer?Originally posted by CaptonZap View PostNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Maybe the Specials and the standards have the same length stand? I know my question sounds a bit geeky but, when my bike is on the sidestand, with both steering locks on (ie front wheel directed to the right), the angle it's at seems quite steep. I can put a 1/2" piece of wood under the stand and it looks less alarming to me.......
I'll take a pic and post it later........XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Here ya go... On the far right...A Special side by side with my Standard. They both have the same sidestand, (from a Special) but mine leans a bit more due to the 17" wheel.
Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!Comment
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Nice one, thank you. I have the 17" wheel too, of course. I reckon mine leans over a bit more than yours but not as much as the bike second from left.
I had a good look at my stand bolt etc today and it's all fine with no distortion of the frame lug. I bet those frames were hand welded back in the late 70's, so maybe there's a teeny bit of variation in the lug angle sometimes? There's no appreciable wear on the joint of my stand. I glued a thin piece of rubber to the foot this afternoon and it raised the bike a bit.
That's an impressive arcade you have there
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Ha. That's no arcade, that's a rain cover. XSEast '09
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