Understanding the value of removing the stock side stand before I regret not doing so, I nevertheless really want some way of supporting the bike when I stop. I'm not keen to seek out a wall to lean against. And when it comes time to put up the bike on a proper paddock stand, I again would like some temporary support.
I've looked at a few swing arm mounted stands that are made for dirt bikes. They would have to be modified at the least, and might just shift the risk from one spot to another.
Surely someone here has figured out a solution. I don't need a super-robust stand suitable for public parking, just something to hold up the bike for short periods at a private track.
I figure I'll grind off the loop immediately, and that will buy me some time as my skill and lean confidence slowly develop. I wonder if I might also just bend the stand a bit so that it rests farther inboard (not sure if that would conflict with the chain or something else). It looks like I can also grind off the outboard circumference of the foot. With those parts ground off, what would be the next part to touch down? Maybe that would be good enough for a good long while? I'm not a racer, just an old guy on the track.
TIA for any guidance, links, etc.
I've looked at a few swing arm mounted stands that are made for dirt bikes. They would have to be modified at the least, and might just shift the risk from one spot to another.
Surely someone here has figured out a solution. I don't need a super-robust stand suitable for public parking, just something to hold up the bike for short periods at a private track.
I figure I'll grind off the loop immediately, and that will buy me some time as my skill and lean confidence slowly develop. I wonder if I might also just bend the stand a bit so that it rests farther inboard (not sure if that would conflict with the chain or something else). It looks like I can also grind off the outboard circumference of the foot. With those parts ground off, what would be the next part to touch down? Maybe that would be good enough for a good long while? I'm not a racer, just an old guy on the track.
TIA for any guidance, links, etc.
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