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Did some experimenting with a few of my old and new modern side stands.Seems that the wear/metal fatigue is most likely related to the circlip design, as stated in a few earlier posts.(Bobz, Pete)The circlips do well for certain pressures and once compromised by an uneven load that is sure to happen on this side stand... the circlip is toast and slack causes the metal to compress, enlarging the bolt hole.All the stands I have, use a partially threaded bolt and lock nut vs circlip. A much better fastener for the side stand.I’d hate to tell a nice looking lady ‘not’ to sit on the seat while the side stand is in use, “the circlips can’t handle your weight.”More later if I find the right dimensions for replacement
Did some experimenting with a few of my old and new modern side stands.
Seems that the wear/metal fatigue is most likely related to the circlip design, as stated in a few earlier posts.(Bobz, Pete)
The circlips do well for certain pressures and once compromised by an uneven load that is sure to happen on this side stand... the circlip is toast and slack causes the metal to compress, enlarging the bolt hole.
All the stands I have, use a partially threaded bolt and lock nut vs circlip. A much better fastener for the side stand.
I’d hate to tell a nice looking lady ‘not’ to sit on the seat while the side stand is in use, “the circlips can’t handle your weight.”
More later if I find the right dimensions for replacement
