Is a hockey puck the best way to go about fixing....

[synstars]

the side stand lean on a 1150gs? The original owner had a shorty side stand on it and the lean was aggressive. got an OEM one which was about an inch or so longer and while its better I'm still worried of it tipping when the side cans are loaded. I have read multiple places online that a hockey puck is a good remedy and just curious how others have gone about remedying this issue.

Thanks!

James

 

[akbeemer]

I used a hockey puck on a GSPD and it worked well. The rubber of the puck is very durable, but if the shape of the puck sitting on the end of the side stand bothers you, then I believe it could be trimmed to fit the shape of the existing foot without too much trouble.

 

[gsaddict]

How I did mine

R1150gs

 

[gsjay]

the side stand lean on a 1150gs? The original owner had a shorty side stand on it and the lean was aggressive. got an OEM one which was about an inch or so longer and while its better I'm still worried of it tipping when the side cans are loaded. I have read multiple places online that a hockey puck is a good remedy and just curious how others have gone about remedying this issue.

Thanks!

James

The Hockey Puck works well and it's an inexpensive fix.
jason

 

[Bud]

+1 on the hockey puck

I took it to my table saw and made a bunch of random 1/4" deep grooves to give it more traction on slick surfaces.

 

[jconway607]

GS addict,
That's a pretty clever solution. Nice work on the fabrication. I note the radius on the ends of the pipes, and what appears to be anti-seize grease on the threads. It looks like it would do the job nicely. Probably more work than most people are willing/able to do, but I gather you yourself like things to work exactly like they should. Admirable in this day and age.

 

[gsaddict]

GS addict,
That's a pretty clever solution. Nice work on the fabrication. It looks like it would do the job nicely. Probably more work than most people are willing/able to do, but I gather you yourself like things to work exactly like they should. Admirable in this day and age.

It came to be due to shock changes and different bike loading conditions.
I have done a few now.

It also greatly reduces the stress on the hinge point bracket.

 

[akbeemer]

It came to be due to shock changes and different bike loading conditions.
I have done a few now.

It also greatly reduces the stress on the hinge point bracket.

Keep that up GSAddict and you'll give the rest of us DIYers an inferiority complex. Well deserved it appears.

 

[bc1100s]

GS addict,
...Nice work on the fabrication...I gather you yourself like things to work exactly like they should...

That's putting it mildly.

 

[visian]

After my bike started listing too far to port, I put a Verholen foot and ran it for years, it's is a very nice piece, but $70. It's machined to slip on over the existing foot, with a set screw on the bottom to keep it in place.

Then one day it was gone and I really don't feel like popping another $70, so the puck sounds like a possibility. The hard part is getting the thing to fit on securely.

Ian

 

[36654]

After my bike started listing too far to port, I put a Verholen foot and ran it for years, it's is a very nice piece, but $70. It's machined to slip on over the existing foot, with a set screw on the bottom to keep it in place.

Then one day it was gone and I really don't feel like popping another $70, so the puck sounds like a possibility. The hard part is getting the thing to fit on securely.

Ian

Bud has that CNC router that could cut a nice footprint in a $1.99 puck. A conduit clamp with rubber sleeve should suffice the hold it in place. So, a puck, clamp, two-bolts with nuts and case of good beer .......... should do it.

 

[JWMcDonald]

See:

http://www.parkingpuck.com/ParkingPuck/Welcome.html

Only issue I have with permanently mounting to the sidestand (drilled two holes through sidestand foot and bolted the puck to it) is that the puck lasts maybe 4-6 months before it tears apart.

For GS - you might check out Scott's Machine at http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=944808#Post944808

I'm working with him to see about fabrication for a 2003 R1150RS (tried a Wunderlich item - see http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/R1150RS/8500024.html - the the recess for the sidestand foot is too short).

 

[rdkeith]

Sidestand extension.

I got an extension from Jesse's for my 02 GSA 1150...great....
Keith

 

[omega man]

I got an extension from Jesse's for my 02 GSA 1150...great....
Keith

Welcome to the forum!
Gary

 

[akbeemer]

Here is a very expensive solution ($350): http://www.advdesigns.com/siquadsistwi.html

 

[lee]

Here is a very expensive solution ($350): http://www.advdesigns.com/siquadsistwi.html

I looked this up when the OP posted, but saw they do not make one for the 1150.

 

[akbeemer]

I looked this up when the OP posted, but saw they do not make one for the 1150.

See how helpful this forum is. We just saved him $350.

 

[lee]

See how helpful this forum is. We just saved him $350.

 

[synstars]

Damn and I wanted to spend all my trip money on a new $350 kickstand fix....guess I'll just have to dump the bike at speed now ^.^

I like the idea of cutting 1/4 grooves into the puck and should be able to groove the puck to slide on the stand and tap it with some holes for mounting.

Thanks for such good feedback guys!

 

[markaz]

Anyone have a oic of a hockey puck installed on the sidestand? I've been thinking about something like that but would like to see how others have done it.