side stand too short?

[bioman_imp]

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!)

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

 

[peterbaron]

My '14 has this plate added:

 

[Houtman_imp]

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

 

[Crazyirv_imp]

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?

 

[peterbaron]

webbike, but seems to be no longer available>>
Webike: Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Gears, OEM parts & Reviews

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

 

[17-CB-002]

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.

 

[E11even_Hunnit]

My '14 has this plate added:

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..

 

[bioman_imp]

Inspired by the above comments I did a search (see 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. 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?

 

[Cormanus]

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

 

[bioman_imp]

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.

 

[Cormanus]

Neat.

 

[LakeWylieJoe_imp]

The '17 stand I used to replace my too-short '14 stand is great. The lean angle looks right and it appears 100% stock. After installing it, I now know why they went with the short stand design to begin with. The longer one is only 1cm or so from the center stand foot pad when both stands are folded back for riding. It's slightly harder to deploy the center stand without also pushing the side stand down, as they are closer together now. I quickly got used to it, though, and am very happy I made the swap. I imagine the mods shown in this thread also use up most of the clearance between the stands.

 

[pekingduck]

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.

Nicely done. That looks more original and cleaner than those bolted-on ones.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Inspired by the above comments I did a search (see 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. 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?

Yes < very difficult to find the right side stand extender for the CB 1100 , only Webike had one just for our bikes.

 

[17-CB-002]

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.

Pictures in retract position

 

[the Ferret]

Very cleverly done Alain. Looks great!

 

[Houtman_imp]

Did you weld while on the bike or took it of first for safety , looks good !

 

[Cormanus]

Very nicely done, Alain.

 

[17-CB-002]

Thanks gents.
Necessity is the mother of invention - I guess

No, it was welded off the bike - I did not want to take any chance with all the computers on board.

 

[bioman_imp]

Beautiful job, Alain!! I think I will follow your advise, and get a 2017 stand.