Post by: BlueK11LT on June 02, 2017, 04:33:53 PM
When parked on level,flat ground on the centre stand there is only about an inch or less of clearance between the rear tyre and the ground, (much less than every other bike ive owned) and it does not take any piece of ground where I park the bike to deviate much from flat and level for both tyres to be grounded.
Also when parked on the side stand the bike leans over at an angle far much more than iam comfortable with.
Anyone else have these problems? is it common with K bikes?
Post by: Laitch on June 02, 2017, 05:26:56 PM
Anyone else have these problems? is it common with K bikes?Do these problems stem from unhappiness? Is unhappiness common with K-bikes? From what I've observed, my bike seems to have accepted its state of being. It seems neither happy nor unhappy; I'm going along with its system.
The higher the bike rides from the ground on the center stand, the more heave-ho it will take to get it there. What has resulted in these bikes is probably a geometric compromise to accommodate body types from hairy thunderer to hipster muffin that are trying to lever the weight. I like the side stand's lean angle. It's foreboding but it's difficult to overcome the triangle it makes with the road to make it drop unless the side stand's parts have deteriorated into junk and that could happen to any bike. At least with ours they wont fall as far.
:giggles
Post by: Martin on June 02, 2017, 06:10:51 PM
Side stand angles can be changed. Sometimes there is too much slop at the pivot, which needs to be fixed. The other alternative is to bolt a thicker foot onto the existing foot. Ice hockey pucks are one of the solutions as are slices of rubber boat trailer rollers or anything else you imagine can do the job. A bigger surface area also allows the stand to work better on softer surfaces. Work out how thick you need it but placing pieces of wood under the stand until you are happy with the angle ( warning don't reduce it too much). Then cut out a piece of your selected packer and tape it to your foot making sure you have clearance on your exhaust and centre stand and mark it. You will need to drill counter sunk holes into your packer to allow the bolts clearance from the road. Some bikes also need you to drill the existing foot to except the mounting bolts two holes is enough. I used a slice of boat roller on mine purchased from our dump recycle for $1.00.
Regards Martin.
Post by: Elipten on June 02, 2017, 10:33:34 PM
My K75 has leaned over more than any other bike I have experience and it was that way when new 27 years ago.
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Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on June 02, 2017, 10:38:05 PM
Post by: Martin on June 04, 2017, 12:26:18 AM
The lean angle is even further exaggerated to the point of scary. This is because of the road camber and the fact that we drive on the opposite side of the road. I'm still thinking of putting a side stand on the right hand side as well.
Regards Martin.
Post by: BlueK11LT on June 04, 2017, 04:27:08 AM
As far as the centre stand issue is concerned ive googled a few images of the K1100LT and every one of them seems to be sitting with both tyres almost touching the ground,so I guess mine is the norm then
Post by: Martin on June 04, 2017, 04:51:29 AM
(http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8032.0;attach=14169;image)
Boat roller lift and post cap for soft ground. Cap has various uses water dish, dog bowl, small parts container when working on grass.
Regards Martin.
Post by: blackie1 on June 04, 2017, 05:04:55 AM
in that period only perhaps twice have i been caught out and have had to actively search out a flat surface to park safely on.
having owned an R80 many years ago I actually prefer my bikes to sit level when I am not on them
Post by: Sinky on June 04, 2017, 05:45:34 AM
ALWAYS CENTER STAND NOW.
Post by: Laitch on June 04, 2017, 07:09:20 AM
Cap has various uses water dish, dog bowl, small parts . . .Alms tray would be another likely use. Don't forget to carry a scrap of cardboard and a Sharpie for a sign—Will work for parts.
Post by: bizzaro on June 04, 2017, 11:02:25 AM
Post by: Elipten on June 04, 2017, 01:26:53 PM
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Post by: Martin on June 04, 2017, 04:35:18 PM
Thanks Laitch I am currently using it as a donation tray. I am juggling old shocks and brake discs, working my way up to flaming fuel pumps.
I did try singing but everybody either threw rocks ( none worth anything) or ran away clutching their hands over there ears. Police eventually arrived and tasered me into stopping. As a byproduct of the tasering my singing did improve I can now hit higher notes. :dunno :musicboohoo:
Regards Martin.
Post by: aces59 on June 06, 2017, 09:12:26 AM
Steve
Post by: Laitch on June 06, 2017, 09:20:44 AM
I bolted a 1/2" piece of aluminium to mine . . .Please post a photo of your handiwork on the stand.
Post by: aces59 on June 06, 2017, 06:02:05 PM
Hmm - struggling with posting pictures - Maybe this time!!
Steve
Post by: bmwpyro on June 06, 2017, 07:17:26 PM
hope this helps...
Post by: aces59 on June 07, 2017, 05:06:44 AM
Post by: Martin on June 07, 2017, 05:16:21 AM
Post by: aces59 on June 07, 2017, 08:13:19 AM
On my view of the thread it shows 4 or 5 attachments- which I assume are the pictures and you click on them to see them
Steve
Post by: Laitch on June 07, 2017, 08:23:10 AM
Oh Poo.That's not how it works. If you upload them correctly with the attachments and other options feature below the Post box, they will appear at the end of the text when posted, not Previewed. Each attachment in the list in your post shows 0kB content. That means there is nothing in them.
On my view of the thread it shows 4 or 5 attachments- which I assume are the pictures and you click on them to see them
Steve
Post by: aces59 on June 07, 2017, 08:25:07 AM
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Post by: Rcgreaves on November 21, 2018, 01:06:52 PM
My thought on the puck is a plate with a catch for the foot that will slide out and in but not slip off the plate once captured. So, a horseshoe shaped keeper on a 4” square piece of metal plate. Someone has made one of these no doubt. Cheers.
Post by: Laitch on November 21, 2018, 02:48:09 PM
Hmm - Test worked but couldn't see it on preview.The images aren't visible in Preview when using the Attachments and other options feature. Posting them is faith-based. Images are visible in Preview when posting them from a Gallery. Instructions for the Gallery feature are on the site.
Post by: Martin on November 21, 2018, 03:30:02 PM
Regards Martin.
Post by: Skunky on November 21, 2018, 05:43:23 PM
Post by: johnny on November 21, 2018, 06:39:18 PM
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Post by: Skunky on November 21, 2018, 06:52:03 PM
Post by: Rcgreaves on November 21, 2018, 07:02:40 PM
Thanks Johnnie, happy Thanksgiving sir!
Post by: Laitch on November 21, 2018, 07:17:55 PM
My Side Stand is also on a suicide spring which fry's up as soon as you take the weight off it. Damn difficult to get it down while sitting on the bike.It can be changed (http://www.k100-forum.com/t1281-1988-k100rt-side-stand-auto-retracts#18711) but then you'll need to remember to retract it.