Pbassred Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I'm seriously considering dropping my suspension but only by 20mm. This part I haven't figured out is the side-stand. I could cut 20mm of the bottom and get a plate welded on, but has anyone tried those adjustable ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Think about whether you can adjust the seat instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 If you were interested, you could try it out before you go ahead by taping a 20mm block of wood onto the stand. It wouldn't be exactly the same, but it would give you a pretty good idea of what the bike would like without changing the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbassred Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 If you were interested, you could try it out before you go ahead by taping a 20mm block of wood onto the stand. It wouldn't be exactly the same, but it would give you a pretty good idea of what the bike would like without changing the stand.Nah! I'f it were me I have designed a couple of mm shorter in the first place. Its partly because of the uneven ground outside where I live. I've already had one bike roll off its stand there. (gotta love frame sliders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I got into the habit of leaving the bike in gear and putting the side stand down. Two plus points for this method, being in gear acts like a hand brake and it tests the side stand switch every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Have you considered looking at the pivot plate and just grinding a little off the stop point to allow the stand to continue it`s arc a bit further?A common mod on ZRX Kawasakis and Suzukii GSXR models as the stands are a little long and prone to calamity.I have done this mod on at least 4 bikes and it seems the easiest option.Hope that`s of help and cheap!CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I got into the habit of leaving the bike in gear and putting the side stand down. Two plus points for this method, being in gear acts like a hand brake and it tests the side stand switch every time. Exactly that, plus just right preplan where and how to park yo-yo bike.Also it is not just the length of the stand but angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dern Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Have you considered looking at the pivot plate and just grinding a little off the stop point to allow the stand to continue it`s arc a bit further?A common mod on ZRX Kawasakis and Suzukii GSXR models as the stands are a little long and prone to calamity.I have done this mod on at least 4 bikes and it seems the easiest option.Hope that`s of help and cheap!CheersIan That's a good idea I've not heard of before... filed that, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbassred Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 When I wrote "rolled" I meant barrel rolled. I.e On an uneven surface and very upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob m Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I'm seriously considering dropping my suspension but only by 20mm. This part I haven't figured out is the side-stand. I could cut 20mm of the bottom and get a plate welded on, but has anyone tried those adjustable ones? I had a Lust Racing 30mm drop suspension kit on my old 929 Fireblade for 3 years. For me, I didn't need to cut down the side stand but I was mindful to park it somewhere very level. It never fell over but like I say, I was careful where I parked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dern Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I had a Lust Racing 30mm drop suspension kit on my old 929 Fireblade for 3 years. For me, I didn't need to cut down the side stand but I was mindful to park it somewhere very level. It never fell over but like I say, I was careful where I parked it. Apropos of nothing, my old 929 pinned me to the ground when I forgot to put the sidestand down before getting off it and it fell on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 if you look at adjustable side stands on fleabay most of them are made in china Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 This might be of interest.https://soupysperformance.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 yes that was certainly worth looking at rae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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