R1100RT Side Stand accessory

Has anyone ever heard of a factory extender for a R1100RT side stand? Somewhere I read they were an "undocumented" accessory that came on R1100RT-Ps but haven't been able to find the article again.

Thanks for the information.

Don't know about the RT-P model - did it have a taller set-up?
Anyway, how much longer do you need? Would it help to bolt a hockey puck to the end?
There are plenty of solutions - any good machine shop should be able to make an extension and weld it in. Perhaps you can even use a stand from a GS model - that would be a lucky fit though.

theblueeagle said:

Has anyone ever heard of a factory extender for a R1100RT side stand? Somewhere I read they were an "undocumented" accessory that came on R1100RT-Ps but haven't been able to find the article again.

Thanks for the information.

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I don't know about a side stand extender, but I have a brand new foot that slightly extends the length of the side stand, as well as giving it a bigger footprint. PM me if you are interested.

I guess it isn't necessarily an extender in height I'm looking for but more of a longer tang on side to deploy it. I really like the stand on my K but with the new (to me) R1100RT it is a chore to put the side stand down without looking.

On the same note I really hate the fact the stand doesn't automatically put itself up when you pull in the clutch. That is a really useful feature I miss on this otherwise well thought out bike.

theblueeagle said:

I guess it isn't necessarily an extender in height I'm looking for but more of a longer tang on side to deploy it. I really like the stand on my K but with the new (to me) R1100RT it is a chore to put the side stand down without looking.

On the same note I really hate the fact the stand doesn't automatically put itself up when you pull in the clutch. That is a really useful feature I miss on this otherwise well thought out bike.

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I have a 99 RT and had the same problem as you. when I installed floorboards it got worse. I used a 3 ft screwdriver as a pry bar, and shaped the tang to where I wanted it. that tang bends pretty easy if you use enough leverage...

theblueeagle said:

I guess it isn't necessarily an extender in height I'm looking for but more of a longer tang on side to deploy it. I really like the stand on my K but with the new (to me) R1100RT it is a chore to put the side stand down without looking.

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It did take me awhile, but eventually you will be able to put the side stand down without looking. If you should bend the tang further out from the bike, I would recommend using heat first before bending it.

theblueeagle said:

On the same note I really hate the fact the stand doesn't automatically put itself up when you pull in the clutch. That is a really useful feature I miss on this otherwise well thought out bike.

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Have to agree. As well, my K has self-cancelling turn signals. I do not understand why this feature was not included on the R1100. Thought that I never needed the self-cancelling feature until I bought the R. I did install, early this winter, turn signal indicators for the mirrors. Besides warning others what I am doing, I am hoping that they remind me to cancel the signals.

Picture?

Paul_F said:

I don't know about a side stand extender, but I have a brand new foot that slightly extends the length of the side stand, as well as giving it a bigger footprint. PM me if you are interested.

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I'd be interested in seeing a picture of that if one's available. S

On my K75, I ruined the clutch cable when I pulled on the handle when the weight of the bike was still on the stand.

I'm old and forgetful.

I won't do it on my R1100RTP

JimV

BMorleyW said:

I'd be interested in seeing a picture of that if one's available. S

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