September 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM | #1 |
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Name: Mark
Location: San Mateo, CA
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sidestand clearance
anyone have have any problems scraping the sidestand on left hand corners, I was under the impression that the center stand would be the first to scrape, as people who are selling thier 250s with aftermarket exhaust that necessatate removal of the center stand are oh so fast to point out the increased cornering clearance gained by installing a loud exhaust pipe. Funny I dont remember my other 250s scraping, but today during a moderatly spirited pace ride over Pescadero creek road I ground it twice. I'm a 200 pounder with the stock shock, any quick fixxes,
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September 3rd, 2008, 11:20 PM | #2 |
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Gary J has mentioned about scraping his sidestand in left hand corners; he says the key is to be extra smooth as well as getting off the bike a bit more so it doesn't have to lean as far. If the inputs to the bike aren't that smooth, it can cause the suspension to use a bit more of its travel and the bike is more likely to grind hard parts (which on the left side is the sidestand).
Quick fixes include adjusting riding technique to make scraping less likely, more comprehensive fixes include a stiffer shock in back and springs up front...
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September 4th, 2008, 12:42 AM | #3 |
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Name: Mark
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I'm going to go with the technique on this one for now, as I no longer have my good shock (sold) I have never gotten off the bike much but perhaps it is time to try.
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September 4th, 2008, 12:49 AM | #4 |
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In addition (or even instead of, at first) to getting off the bike more, the Keith Code method of getting the bike all the way over as quickly as possible helps. The faster it is leaned over, the less lean angle is needed for the corner. If the turn-in is gentle and slowly moves up to max lean, that max lean will be a few degrees steeper than otherwise.
Also, every time you scrape your sidestand your taking a few grams of weight off the bike, so it's not all bad, right?
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