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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: harrytief on November 14, 2017, 09:33:35 PM
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Anyone find a nice solution for reaching the just out of reach side stand when deployed?
Harry
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Talk to someone with a California Vintage. Now, that's a real out-of-reach stand!
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no, I wear proper motorcycle boots
Griso 8V is tricky as the big cylinder will get in the way, I will sit a little forward, nearer to the tank, use the sole of the boot to press on the ball of the side stand lever to retract it
I have relatively short legs, it is not the length but the technique :cool:
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You need to have at least a 30" inside leg. Otherwise you have to duct tape a hook to your left boot.
:laugh:
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Ride a 1988-1995 R100GS and try to put it on the side stand from the saddle. You'll never again complain about the Griso side stand! :smiley:
Bob
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You need to have at least a 30" inside leg. Otherwise you have to duct tape a hook to your left boot.
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Even with the inseam you still can't see that darn thing. After about putting it on its side a couple of times I've become very deliberate about whole process.
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With a V50 on the sidestand, all you have to do is nudge the bike slightly for an instant retraction.... Be careful what you wish for!
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Is that how you ride your bicycle? No, you dismount and put down the stand.
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I do find worthwhile all boot, hook and duct tape suggestions but I am most attracted to to beetles recommendation of a "30 " inside leg"! I want that...and the t-shirt that says I have it.
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Harry, my legs don't measure anywhere near 30 inches. I welded a right angle rod on my Norge stand about midway up so now can hook it with the boot to flick up.