Cheers Dave. Shortening an old centre(center?) stand is on my ToDo list this week. If successful, I'll post pictures. If unsuccessful, we shall never...
Side stand load is mostly in compression, not much bending moment at all. Yep, I agree it looks a bit slender for the job, but I have never heard of...
First boxer- 1964 700CS coupe. The little car BMW built in the 60's with the bike motor set up in the rear with a transaxle like a two cylinder Porsche! Next was my R1100RS bought new in '93, one of the first in Aus. Still got it, still in great condition after nearly twenty years of belting around the whole Eastern half of our country. An F800ST is the weapon of choice now- I'm not getting any younger, or taller...
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