... the perfect side-stand support ?

[j3gq_imp]

Every now and then your main stand cannot be used (or you don't have one). And after arrival the ground seems too soft for the side stand, and there ain't no better place anyway. So you need to bring something on your trip that
- fits under the side-stand
- is solid and large enough
- fits in your luggage (ideally zero weight and volume)
- AND will not let the side-stand and eventually the motorcycle slip and slide.
How can this be found ? A ceramic tile, a stone, a tree trunk ? Remember, you are trying to square the circle, put a square peg ... into your saddle bag.

The part shown below you will find in every DIY shop, an end piece for a PVC drainage pipe, typically 10 or 11 cm in diameter (or similar diameter in the U.S.). It is extremely sturdy, weighs close to nothing and ... oh miracle, its effective volume is zero. Just fill it with socks, or a T-shirt.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The stand won't eventually puncture the cap with repeated use?



On the ADV sites a beer can tends to find popular use from time-to-time. Of course, one has to drink the contents, but that is usually not a problem.

[Cormanus]

That’s a good solution.

[j3gq_imp]

The stand won't eventually puncture the cap with repeated use?



On the ADV sites a beer can tends to find popular use from time-to-time. Of course, one has to drink the contents, but that is usually not a problem.

tried it, it doesn’t give on any surface, the material (of the one I found in my basement) is way too strong. I wouldn’t wonna wrap my panties into the remainders of a drippy beer can.

[Nachodaddy]

Thanks! Works for me.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The stand won't eventually puncture the cap with repeated use?



On the ADV sites a beer can tends to find popular use from time-to-time. Of course, one has to drink the contents, but that is usually not a problem.

tried it, it doesn’t give on any surface, the material (of the one I found in my basement) is way too strong. I wouldn’t wonna wrap my panties into the remainders of a drippy beer can.

tried it, it doesn’t give on any surface, the material (of the one I found in my basement) is way too strong. I wouldn’t wonna wrap my panties into the remainders of a drippy beer can.
lol - okay. Hopefully it is somebody else's panties wrapped around a beer can.

[Tev62]

Most bike shops stock and sell side stand pads, they are very common. I don't see then need for the depth in this item j3gq?

[GoldOxide_imp]

Most bike shops stock and sell side stand pads, they are very common. I don't see then need for the depth in this item j3gq?

I reckon "depth" is useful on soft ground where the sidestand foot might dig down.

This is why I ask about the durability of the PVC "dish" since on soft or rocky ground the stones will "chew" into the bottom of the PVC (or kickstand dig in from above).

Nevertheless, on solid terrain like tarmac and concrete, I don't envision an issue.

[Nachodaddy]

In this very hot country, asphalt is often so soft in the summer that a smaller sidestand will sink into it far enough to let the bike fall over. The PVC piece is ideal, though I would go for something a bit smaller that I could stow more conveniently when riding without luggage. And just a side-note - any biker who hasn't had a bit of asphalt and/or pebbles stuck in his/her "panties" just isn't trying. :

[PowerDubs_imp]

I rode my CB to my brother in laws house and didn't notice he had a new driveway put in- came out to a sunk kickstand. UGGGH. Sorry.