Blowing in the wind - the need for a revised kickstand

[Tal]

i think that stand is ok...when youre riding on the left as we do, you park on the left hand side of the road with the front of the bike heading to about 11 oclock...the stand is fine then. For you guys who ride on the right hand side of the road, you probably park with the front of the bike pointing to about 5 past so the stand is on the uphill side....maybe Triumph should consider this when making the stands and have two lengths to choose from.

 

[Ransom]

There was a tire recall for the 2008 Tourings with the Bridgestones. The rear tires were delaminating, the larger tires on the Classic did not get recalled. Not sure if they have redesigned the tires or not

 

[Tal]

well its 14 years ago so the chances are there has been at least a little progress....

There was a tire recall for the 2008 Tourings with the Bridgestones. The rear tires were delaminating, the larger tires on the Classic did not get recalled. Not sure if they have redesigned the tires or not

 

[stingray]

i think that stand is ok...when youre riding on the left as we do, you park on the left hand side of the road with the front of the bike heading to about 11 oclock...the stand is fine then. For you guys who ride on the right hand side of the road, you probably park with the front of the bike pointing to about 5 past so the stand is on the uphill side....maybe Triumph should consider this when making the stands and have two lengths to choose from.

Best explanation for the stubby stand yet.

 

[Jabbo]

A reminder for those considering shortening their stand. The recommended way to check the engine oil level is to do it with the bike on the stand. I'm not sure how much the increased lean angle will alter oil level readings.

 

[Tal]

A reminder for those considering shortening their stand. The recommended way to check the engine oil level is to do it with the bike on the stand. I'm not sure how much the increased lean angle will alter oil level readings.

..a point worth noting....

 

[TURBO200R4]

A reminder for those considering shortening their stand. The recommended way to check the engine oil level is to do it with the bike on the stand. I'm not sure how much the increased lean angle will alter oil level readings.

a small block of wood will take care of that

 

[youzguyz]

i think that stand is ok...when youre riding on the left as we do, you park on the left hand side of the road with the front of the bike heading to about 11 oclock...the stand is fine then. For you guys who ride on the right hand side of the road, you probably park with the front of the bike pointing to about 5 past so the stand is on the uphill side....maybe Triumph should consider this when making the stands and have two lengths to choose from.

Nailed it. I like to stop and take pictures while on the back roads. Here in the US of A, I have to cross over to the left side of the road due to the crowning of the road.

 

[youzguyz]

The kickstand has bothered me since I bought the bike. Always having to be careful on where I park. Sometimes have to move the bike around to get a better lean.
I finally bit the rather expensive bullet and did something about it.
Bought an EOM kickstand, then had it cut down and welded back together by a reputable shop that knows aluminum.
Just put on the shortened kickstand yesterday, so not a lot of experience with it yet. But I do like the added lean.
The only "issue" is that the pad on the kickstand doesn't contact the bumper on the muffler completely, but enough to serve the purpose.

 

[Journeyman]

The kickstand has bothered me since I bought the bike. Always having to be careful on where I park. Sometimes have to move the bike around to get a better lean.
I finally bit the rather expensive bullet and did something about it.
Bought an EOM kickstand, then had it cut down and welded back together by a reputable shop that knows aluminum.
Just put on the shortened kickstand yesterday, so not a lot of experience with it yet. But I do like the added lean.
The only "issue" is that the pad on the kickstand doesn't contact the bumper on the muffler completely, but enough to serve the purpose.

You're the first person I know of to actually do something about this. Congrats!
Excellent job! May I ask how much your welder charged and if you think he'd want to do this for some of the rest of us? Btw, where are you located- Texas?