Cali sidestand

[Calidavid]

My 2010 Black Eagle side stand appears to be longer than my 2003 EV was and the bike therefore leans way more over when parked. Not being 21 anymore I am beginning to find it a bit of a heave, when sitting on the bike, to get the bike upright. Has anyone altered the side stand so the bike parks more upright? Thank you.

[Frenchfrog]

I'm sure that's pretty simple to bend it with a bit of heat from an oxy acetelene set. Mines got a cranked G5 sidestand on it and that is a bit low too...at least its totally stable compared to the original tonti T3 and LM flip up job...never seen such a useless sidestand as that !

[guzzisteve]

If you look at how it is made & how it works in the large slot. If you tilt bike on it the rectangular tab goes up into a slot, weld a 1/8" or 1/4" up there for extra stop. Just an Idea, compare the top tab on stand, you can weld up on 1 edge and grind off the other side of tab if you are handy.

[Ncdan]

If you turn your wheel to the right it will stand the bike up a little more and takes less effort to stand it up. I do my 1400 tourer that way and it makes it much easier for an old guy to get things UP!! Pun intended 😂

[Calidavid]

Thank you for the replies, especially the last which is just so simple. Probably like me

[Tom]

Put the bike on the center stand till you adjust the side stand.

[Kiwi Dave]

Put the bike on the center stand till you adjust the side stand.

And while you're there, check that all attachment bolts are present and tight.  I assuming this situation wasn't there when you purchased it?

[Tom]

+1 

[Ncdan]

Thank you for the replies, especially the last which is just so simple. Probably like me

👍 you’re welcome, us old guys must stick together;)