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I did it to my 99 R1100RS and also used Wilbers. No regrets at all. The only down side is putting the bike on the center stand. That can be helped by either shortening the center stand or putting a block of wood under the rear tire. The side stand does not need to be shortened.
Rule #1. If you are not sure - don't!!
Rule #1. If you are not sure - don't!!
Changing the length of the side-stand or center-stand is really no big deal. I changed both when I lowered the F800GS.
OM
After I lowered the F88, I wanted to determine the "new" lean angle for the side stand. This was determined by rolling the bike up onto different thicknesses of boards to see what was needed to be removed.How did you do it? Just cut 1" and weld ?
After I lowered the F88, I wanted to determine the "new" lean angle for the side stand. This was determined by rolling the bike up onto different thicknesses of boards to see what was needed to be removed.
First, an index line was scribed along the length of the SS to insure proper "clock" position.
I used a pipe cutter to section the side-stand as it leaves a "ridge" during the cutting process. The ridge leaves the ability to change the inside diameter- a bit.
I used a piece of round stock close to the ID and a "burr" to receive the inside edge to allow the round stock to fit well.
After the usual fit and prep, I hit it with the mig welder. The welding "grabbed" the piece of round stock as well as rejoining the two pieces of the side-stand.
Same for the center-stand.
Some good paint from BMW, it stinks when heated
OM
Hypotenuse.......kinda a big word for a SaturdayPerfect! Had in mind to powder coat the center stand anyways, it was getting rusty from a leaky battery i got the bike with.
Is good to know they are hallow inside( which should, to keep them flexible!), makes it easier to line up the two parts.
Center stand should be right about 1', the side stand slightly more, as it is the hypotenuse of the triage.
Thanks, OM
Hypotenuse.......kinda a big word for a Saturday
My degree in Redneck Engierneering has me using boards
I actually have the "slugs" that I removed- somewhere. I'm hesitant to mention a specific dimension as I think it's probably a bit different- bike to bike.
OM