Ok Gents, the sidestand

[lrz]

100/7

I wanted a factory sidestand, so ebay was my friend a year or more ago.

Already dealt w/ converting the Reynolds to a factory, including re-tapping, etc.

I've left the sidestand in the drawer because short of moving the motor up, down or out, I can't see how to install it.

What am I missing?

Barring that, tips/hints/tricks?

[Deleted User 62]

I haven't done it on a /7, but I think you should be able to remove the bracket in the way, the same bracket that the side stand and center stand springs attach to, and then it should be able to slide off. On my /5 there is a notch in the case and oil pan to facilitate removal. To remove the bracket, unhook the springs and remove the front left engine mount nut and tap the through bolt in enough to remove the bracket. Assemble in the reverse order

[dougie]

I was able to remove/replace mine without lifting the engine.

[ME 109]

I was able to remove/replace mine without lifting the engine.

Me too. And I replaced the counter sunk head bolt with a slightly shorter one.

[lrz]

I was able to remove/replace mine without lifting the engine.

Same method as Tim describes?

[dougie]

I was able to remove/replace mine without lifting the engine.

Same method as Tim describes?

As I remember - yes.
The spring thing is on the front engine mount bolt and also serves to keep the stand in place on its pivot. Once the engine bolt is backed out it can be removed and the stand slid off the pivot.

[Armaguidon13]

yes, you haven't to lift engine