08' side stand?

[nick790]

Does anyone else's side stand rub the swing arm? and if so is there a fix?
Tried bending it but I dont want to snap the stand or brake the mount.

 

[wence]

My o7 does every now and then and I would be keen to hear of a fix too.
Mark

 

[F_G]

Yeah, it's rubbed that lovely black paint off in a few spots, of course the rocks have removed their fair share too.

 

[Nick]

Just bend it, i've done it a number of times.

 

[GMP]

Take it off and use a tree.

 

[Nick]

What is a tree ?

 

[SpeedyManiac]

For desert folks, replace tree with a cactus or sage brush.

 

[nick790]

I guess I asked for that

 

[nick790]

I'm I bit nervous about bending ally, do you heat it up first?
I've got to fix this stand, it's doing my head in

 

[wence]

I think from memory I just bent the mount and while I was at it did the chain link fix so the stand will stay down instead of hitting you in the shin.
Cheers Mark.

 

[Nick]

I just grab the stand and pull it out til it clears.

 

[prk03]

I use peel and stick felt on the swingarm where the kick stand rubs . I replace it often. It stays on pretty good and protects the swingarm. You can buy this at most office supply stores.