Doublehorse Rider Posted August 27 Share #1 Posted August 27 I have visited here a few times, because I was having an issue with my side stand, and how far my RSV was leaning. I was happy to see, and read, some good advice and directions on what to check. Ended up spending the money and replaced the side stand and nut/bolt/collar. I can not tell you how much better it is now!! No more center stand overuse for me! At 62 and a whopping 165lbs, pulling my bike up from a hard lean was quite the challenge. I had almost concluded that I needed a lighter bike, but hated the idea of letting her go. Much better now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted August 27 Share #2 Posted August 27 I find it easier turning the front wheel to the right before trying to get it off the side stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehorse Rider Posted August 27 Author Share #3 Posted August 27 I was having to turn it pretty quick to the right and wrestle it up at the same time to get it up. I found a discussion on here where someone else had a problem with their bike leaning. Somebody said to measure from the center of the choke knob to the floor and it should be 24 inches. Mine was 21 1/2 inches. Now it’s dead on 24 and it’s almost effortless to stand it up. Like someone shaved 500 lbs off my bike. Loving it 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehorse Rider Posted August 28 Author Share #4 Posted August 28 Had to get our main man help me with the picture uploads. Wondering if he ever sleeps… I was looking at the Goldwings, and I know some of us have them, but I couldn’t get over the fairing not turning with the front wheel. I love the fact that the RSV does, so I’m enjoying the “Silverwing”. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted August 28 Share #5 Posted August 28 Good looking ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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