Triumphrat

Boatchick · 09-27-2009, 01:49 PM

So I used a lowering link to lower the seat height, and the side stand is still just a bit too tall. Is welding the only option for shortening the side stand, or is there another side stand that I can purchase?

FLuK28 · 10-09-2009, 10:01 AM

I hope someone at least PM her to help her out

09TST675 · 10-10-2009, 10:42 PM

There is a tab on the stand itself that serve as a stopper(when deployed) I think you could file this part in such a way as to make the stand rotate farther thus making it shorter. Or the L shape part that hold the switch (the stand itself bolt to this piece) could also get file to get the same effect. I personnaly would do the latter since it would probably be cheaper to replace(this part) in the advent you sell the bike later. Hope it helps.

wheezer69 · 10-13-2009, 01:24 AM

We had the same issue with the girlfriend's bike when a lowering link was installed. Rotating the sidestand forward works well. I wouldn't waste any money on welding or on an aftermarket stand even if one were available.

13spike · 10-13-2009, 07:28 AM

Wheezer, can you explain what you mean by rotating it forward? A picture, maybe?

Thanks,
Nancy

ceska · 10-17-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheezer69

We had the same issue with the girlfriend's bike when a lowering link was installed. Rotating the sidestand forward works well. I wouldn't waste any money on welding or on an aftermarket stand even if one were available.

I've just had my 09 Street Triple R lowered with a link kit too & I'd like more clarity on how this wks?

I also find the side stand a little oddly positioned for my short legs, perhaps I'll get used to this

ceska · 11-09-2009, 12:18 AM

I now understand what is meant by rotating the stand, but unfortunately the length is a problem as I hav a belly pan installed on my st3r (09) that i like! still no solution for me