Since we,re on side stands

[outerbanker]

I have read that a Browns side stand will not work with a Reynolds ride off center stand. I am looking for an aftermarket side stand that will. I am looking for one that will not retract when the weight is taken off of it and needs to be manually done. R60/6 . I am looking for a stand that I can put down while on the bike and not spring back once down. Any suggestions or experience appreciated.

[Kurt in S.A.]

I understand that the way the stock stand works can be modified to defeat the auto-retract. Snowbum mentions rotating the spring perch between the frame and the motor. Serious problems can result on that first left turn if you don't realize the stand is still down.

Kurt

[SteveD]

https://w6rec.com/change-the-automatic- ... torcycles/

[outerbanker]

Thank you very much !

[Bill Smith]

Get a Surefoot sidestand

[gspd]

error

[gspd]

After decades of putting up with the stock side stand on my PD, I ended up designing and fabricating a proper unbreakable and unbendable one. The stock stand (and all the aftermarket ones presently available) will bend like a wet noodle if the the bike is tilted far enough over to lift it on its wheels, like when trying to pivot the bike around to get out of a tight spot.
All the parts are machined from aircraft stainless steel and the leg is a 1” solid aluminum bar. The spring is stock size (but stainless) and is strategically positioned so the stand stays down when initially deployed but the slightest nudge or vibration (like when starting the engine) will cause it to retract if unladen.

[Doug-504]

I’m getting to that age, and also too short in the leg to deploy the sidestand whilst on the bike, that I’m considering the hand deployed sidestand option spotted via internet!