High tensile side stand bolt

79x100 said:

I a decent peg whittled from a stick of ash or hickory would probably be strong enough.

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britbike220 said:

79x100 said:

I a decent peg whittled from a stick of ash or hickory would probably be strong enough.

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Are you talking about Washington's teeth or a Pirates leg........I can feel the karmic pressure to go replace my bolt this morning or else feel the pain of falling against my ego again.

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BillT said:

I guess your sidestand lug is located differently than the one on my '73. That bolt, 06-2872, is a special thin head bolt that must be put in from the bottom, with the nut on top, to keep the bolt from hitting the return spring. On mine the angle is such that even a regular-head bolt will snag the spring.

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swooshdave said:

Considering that I didn't put the spring on (not sure if I have one) you might be right. Where does your spring attach to? Mine has a small tab on the side stand and then there is a hole on the crossover tube under the engine.

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79x100 said:

I suppose that the important question with side stand pivots is whether the owner has the habit of starting the bike on the side stand, whether astride it or not.

If not, then a decent peg whittled from a stick of ash or hickory would probably be strong enough. Cutting a fine thread with a pen knife would defeat me though.

Usual disclaimers. Don't try this at home !

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britbike220 said:

I looked at mine the other day and it is installed upside down as well, it works.

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