sidestand

[crowrod]

hi all,i have a question about the rsv side stand, Is it at all adjustable? The reason I ask is I have a 2003 rsv I bought used, It came with a baron lowering kit which I have since removed. The bike seems to lean over more than I think it should. The U shaped toung pushs up the floor board on that side ,is this the norm?

[Eck]

The "stock" side stand is not adjustable.

I have no idea if the side stand you have is the actual stock side stand.

I would verify this first and if it is not, then try to locate a stock side stand.

 

If it is and you want to lengthen it, you could prop or tie your bike up in a standing position using tie down straps to the rafters in your garage (or simular idea you come up with), and lean the bike over to the position or angle you wish it to be.

 

Then put the kick stand in the down position.

Measure from the bottom of the kick stand to the floor/ ground.

this will tell you how much longer you need to make yoru side sand.

 

You can then remove it and take it to a weld shop. Have them cut it in half, then weld a piece in the middle thus making it the length you need, grind it smothe and paint it black again and your in buisness.

[Gary N.]

I've heard of guys shortening the side stand when they lower their bike. Maybe that's the case with yours?

[V7Goose]

The U shaped toung pushs up the floor board on that side ,is this the norm?

No, that is not normal - should be 1/2" or more between the edge of the floorboard and the tab on the side stand. Sounds like somebody butchered yours.

 

I'd suggest you get together with another owner and compare your bikes - best way to see what it should really be.

Goose

[LilBeaver]

I have read of a member or maybe two that have had issues with the part that the sidestand mounts to bending. I believe one of them happened when strapped to a moving trailer or something. Inspecting the sidestand for cut marks where someone may have shortened it as well as the mounting location for damage may have bent the mounting ponit.

 

Regardless, as already stated - what you describe is not normal.