OZDave

Don't want a Lubeman, Want a Pro-Oiler! :icon_snooty:

Frankenstand Good name, now I can't get it out of my head. BTW it made a huge difference. I nearly threw it over on it's right side the first time I lifted it of the stand. It has taken a lot of weight and stress off the stand. I thought it may have needed a little more height but it seems OK as it is. And I thought it looked good until....Frankenstand! Bastard!

Is the disclaimer a joke, or do you think there is someone out there that stupid? (no names mentioned :icon_shifty: )

I didn't think a filter could get that dirty in that time. Have you been flatracking it or something?

You had to ask jblackbird2000, didn't ya? Well, what are you sorry for ronniena?

Are the brand name battery tenders the best or are some of the knock offs as good? How long can you leave them on the battery, weeks, months? Seems like a very good idea. mrdap, I am jealous as hell. You can't be married surely?

I'm not trying to be a troll, but damn that's ugly without the panniers on it.

Thanks. I needed that. I had a shit day.

OK...here is the first try. The base is 10mm Mild steel. It is welded around the rim and should not effect the properties of the steel. I haven't fitted it to the bike yet so I can't comment on how it sits. Going to do it now. If I need more height I can pad weld more on to the base easily now. As a side issue; I am interested to see if the spring can support the extra weight over rough roads.

I agree!....and weight too.

It won't last as long, that is for sure. It really is under-rated for the bird but if you not really canning it it should be safe enough. If you ride hard, get rid of it, not just for your safety, it can lunch the engine cases easily. If it was me, I'd ditch it just for the 'piece of mind'.

8 units.... and counting...

You've got me interested. I think I'll gve that a try first. :icon_think: Thanks.

I'll try to get a used stand and experiment with adding a piece. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the advice guys.

With the Wilbers shock being 5mm longer and the Eibach springs in the front and the sags being set correctly, the bike leans over a long way on the side stand. It is really bothering me. I have a lot of experience with steel fabrication and welding but not with structural work. Are there any experts who have an opinion on lengthening the stand. The strain must be enormous now because of the extra leverage on the stand, and any extra length would reduce the leverage. I believe this would counteract any weakening caused by welding in a spacer. I have thought about other options such as attaching (wiring, riveting, glueing) a rubber block to the base, Welding a thick base plate to the existing foot. I believe it would need to be too thick to be a viable option. Surely this must be a common problem? I tried a search but no luck. All internet searches come up with is stuff for Harleys, BMW's, and Falco's. I am sick of; looking for dips to park the back wheel in, concrete to put the stand on, checking for soft asphalt etc. C'mon genius's, pony up with some ideas. :icon_pray: Just a side comment, those weak pissy pipe types seem to work on other bikes.

Isn't that sorta like saying a melted piston is mostly heat related?

Sort of a Momma’s boy, A wiener. Similar to being called a skirt or a big girl. Refers to a person who should stop complaining and get on with the job at hand.

Yeah, Ya big sook!

Do all brands of rivet links work with the same tools? The RK tool will work with the DID chain won't it?...and the reverse obviously. Always wondered because some used to be quad staked but most now mention spreading the head of the rivet with a pin. :icon_think:

Thanks for the reply Toynut I was starting to think I had missed something, or I had pissed someone off or something :icon_think: . Nahhh! Couldn't be that. I was starting to get abandonment issues. :icon_shifty: Pro-Oiler Count = 3 including me.

Is this thread invisible? Is anyone out there? Hello????? Has this GB died or something, or have I missed something. I just need to know if I should make other arangements or something. Anyone?????

Any news WC?

OK!

Neoprene, and I believe you can buy it as a honda part.