Side stand hitting floor - SV650.org

13-01-11, 06:03 PM

Hi all still new to riding so this might seem silly to some.

I did a few track days on my sk9 last year and found that my side stand was hitting the floor, well the little pokey out bit about half way down you use to put it down. I just wanted to know do people just cut this bit off or get some kind if light weight replacement stand. I use the bike normally so removing the side stand is not an option.

TSM · 13-01-11, 06:54 PM

oil the stand and check the spring to see if its returning fully, the foot peg should ground out first then the sidestand, also check chain adjustment as if its too slack it may knock the side stand down somtimes

Nick_69 · 13-01-11, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

oil the stand and check the spring to see if its returning fully, the foot peg should ground out first then the sidestand, also check chain adjustment as if its too slack it may knock the side stand down somtimes

I have never found that my side stand hits the ground coz my peg gets there first, also if your getting the side stand/ peg down u could move your body more and get the knee down

13-01-11, 06:59 PM

Ive changed the foot pegs got gillies fitted so i bit higher than standard but will check spring. Not got my knee down yet, it is this years challenge once weather is better and i do some more track days.

TSM · 13-01-11, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by g13unisol

Ive changed the foot pegs got gillies fitted so i bit higher than standard but will check spring

the gillies is your issue, ive got some on my SV and it caused that problem till i replaced the side stand for a GSXR SRAD 600 one many years back, its shorter and does not have the annoying loop

13-01-11, 07:07 PM

will i struggle to get my knee down using these rear sets i have them on the lowest setting but could not do it last year. still learning and not talked to anyone with an sv.

TSM · 13-01-11, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by g13unisol

will i struggle to get my knee down using these rear sets i have them on the lowest setting but could not do it last year. still learning and not talked to anyone with an sv.

if you are having a problem its body position not a problem with the bike at all, dont worry about getting your knee down as it does not make you faster, you actualy are looking to have the bike as much upright as you can to put the power down, you need to lean off the bike more

13-01-11, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

if you are having a problem its body position not a problem with the bike at all, dont worry about getting your knee down as it does not make you faster, you actualy are looking to have the bike as much upright as you can to put the power down, you need to lean off the bike more

body position is my plan for this year not so much speed. shame no where does an sv track day only would be cool to get some riding tips and tricks. only been riding a year.

andrewsmith · 13-01-11, 08:32 PM

have a look in the racing and paddock section, theres been a few threads around track riding since the cold weather appeared

keith_d · 13-01-11, 10:27 PM

One of my mates recommended taking the side stand off and putting the bike up on a paddock stand when you park it. Obviously, it helps you've got someone along to bung the stand under the bike.

In my case I'm so far from getting the pegs down it doesn't really matter.

Keith.

13-01-11, 06:03 PM	#1
g13unisol Guest Posts: n/a	Side stand hitting floor Hi all still new to riding so this might seem silly to some. I did a few track days on my sk9 last year and found that my side stand was hitting the floor, well the little pokey out bit about half way down you use to put it down. I just wanted to know do people just cut this bit off or get some kind if light weight replacement stand. I use the bike normally so removing the side stand is not an option.

13-01-11, 06:54 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Side stand hitting floor oil the stand and check the spring to see if its returning fully, the foot peg should ground out first then the sidestand, also check chain adjustment as if its too slack it may knock the side stand down somtimes __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

13-01-11, 06:59 PM	#4
g13unisol Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Side stand hitting floor Ive changed the foot pegs got gillies fitted so i bit higher than standard but will check spring. Not got my knee down yet, it is this years challenge once weather is better and i do some more track days. Last edited by g13unisol; 13-01-11 at 07:02 PM.

13-01-11, 07:07 PM	#6
g13unisol Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Side stand hitting floor will i struggle to get my knee down using these rear sets i have them on the lowest setting but could not do it last year. still learning and not talked to anyone with an sv.

13-01-11, 08:32 PM	#9
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Side stand hitting floor have a look in the racing and paddock section, theres been a few threads around track riding since the cold weather appeared __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

13-01-11, 10:27 PM	#10
keith_d Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ruislip Posts: 1,131	Re: Side stand hitting floor One of my mates recommended taking the side stand off and putting the bike up on a paddock stand when you park it. Obviously, it helps you've got someone along to bung the stand under the bike. In my case I'm so far from getting the pegs down it doesn't really matter. Keith.

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