The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: davidpdx on August 19, 2013, 12:01:45 AM
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Here is a photo of my side stand. I am not sure if it is stock or an after market stand. Does anyone know of a plate that can be added to the foot to make it larger so it won't sink in grass or loose soil. I have seen them for newer bike and I have thought about making something but a ready made one would be great, thanks.
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Looks like a stock stand.
If I know I'm going to park on grass I carry a small rectangle of plywood that stows in the tool tray. You can buy similar purpose made plastic plates.
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Couple kick stand pads I utilize...
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi196.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa1%2Fmontmil%2FBMW%2520Chassis%2FKickStandPad_zpsbc77f7ec.jpg&hash=819e9dd9e5048362a1ff03bfbe74a5fe21565e76)
The black plastic pad I picked up at Barber Motorsports during their big vintage festival in October. Free from a motorcycle insurance vendor's booth. I put on the 'racy' sticker to cover the advert. Sturdy and made in the USA. Occasionally see similar pads at some of the "rice" shops.
The aluminum disc I made -as in, drilled a hole- from a 5" diameter x 7/32" chunk of aluminum I had in the shop. Both have braided "pad retract" cords that are tied to the handlebars when the scoot is parked on "iffy" soil or assfault.
Tank bag or flight jacket for road transport.
At this year's Boxerworks Rally, bike parking was on very soft n' damp ground. Our host met every rider with a bit of 1x6 lumber to tuck under the sidestands. Thoughtful Ken.
I often see crushed beer cans under side stands -but of course, we don't ride, drink & ride, right?
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there is a product called the cameltoe:
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.offroadexplorer.com%2FProducts%2FImages%2FCamel-Toe.jpg&hash=76d7041002fbd05b59f918055626c82deeaeeb24)
You've got to love the name.
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Bengt Phorqs has an NHL hockey puck bolted to his BMW GSA sidestand's 'foot'.
Not so much to keep it from sinking in soft but to get the scooter in a more upright position so he can lift it vertical. :D
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Thanks for all the replies. Tempted to buy the camel toe if only for the name.
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You could problely make it cheaper.
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I'd be wary to add any more material to the bottom of the R65's sidestand. It's already so long that you have to lean the bike to the right to get it down. Worries me to the point that I put my bike on the centerstand if it's a seriously windy day (I have seen scooters blown over around here).