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side stand too short? - bioman_imp - 06-24-2020

I noticed it before, but now, as I "lost" my center stand, I think that the side stand on my bike is really 5 cm (2 inches) too short. It works but I do not find it very secure, and certainly not if the ground is uneven, soft, or the bike is parked on a slope (with the left/stand side down).

See here: (and that is with a 2-by-4 under it!)

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Is there anyone with a easy, cheap but effective solution, other than carrying a piece of wood with me? Smile

RE: side stand too short? - peterbaron - 06-24-2020

My '14 has this plate added:

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RE: side stand too short? - Houtman_imp - 06-24-2020

I put the same plate as Peter has on my 2013 and 2014 ; they do not fit well on the narrower 2017 side stand.

RE: side stand too short? - Crazyirv_imp - 06-24-2020

(06-24-2020, 05:09 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: I put the same plate as Peter has on my 2013 and 2014 ; they do not fit well on the narrower 2017 side stand.

Where would one get a plate like that?

RE: side stand too short? - peterbaron - 06-24-2020

webbike, but seems to be no longer available>>
https://japan.webike.net/products/23177688.html

Here is the entire thread:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13158
see post #20 with pick/package details, for the 2014 model, U$50

RE: side stand too short? - 17-CB-002 - 06-24-2020

Mine is a 2017 EX
Measured from pivot bolt center to base is 8.5 inches.

For better stability on loose/soft surface, I welded an additional "thin" metal plate to get a wider contact patch area.

It is welded offset in order to avoid contact with the exhaust pipe when in retract position.

One can add a thicker metal plate if (more length) required.

RE: side stand too short? - E11even_Hunnit - 06-24-2020

(06-24-2020, 01:49 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: My '14 has this plate added:

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Had never seen a motorcycle wearing Heels but i guess there's a first time for everything ROFL

All jokes aside, I'm also not a huge fan of the CBR250-like kickstand on my CB..

RE: side stand too short? - bioman_imp - 06-24-2020

Inspired by the above comments I did a search (see [url=https://fortnine.ca/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=side%20stand]here) on my favorite motorcycle accessories website, and 'voila': 182 hits... Now it is just a matter of finding a stand support that fits best and that brings the bike a bit more upright. Smile EDIT: this seems more difficult than I had assumed. Does anyone know if our CB1100 shares its side stand model with other (more "regular") motorbike brands/models?

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RE: side stand too short? - Cormanus - 06-24-2020

bioman, LakeWylieJoe replaced his 13 or 14 side stand with the 17 side stand which he says is longer, http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15601

RE: side stand too short? - bioman_imp - 06-24-2020

(06-24-2020, 09:29 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: bioman, LakeWylieJoe replaced his 13 or 14 side stand with the 17 side stand which he says is longer, http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15601

That would be a very elegant option indeed, but not cheap, I am afraid.

I found this cheap-but-effective option from the creative guys (& gals) on advrider.com: a hockey puck! I might give that a try.

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