Stand very close to chain when in 'up' position on ER6

[shflbm]

hello
I have a 2007 ER6n. The side-stand has always done this 'two-stage' kind of thing where you put it down, and then when you turn the handle-bars to lock the stand kind of 'relaxes' and slides along the ground a bit. Fine - it's done that ever since we bought it.

However, I noticed just the other day that I think it now goes lower than it used to i.e. the stand 'slides' more. Also, when the stand is up, it's only about 5 mm from the chain, which is pretty darn close. I'm guessing it shouldn't be this close... anyone else come across this issue?

I *think* the chain tension is still alright - looks the same as when it last went to the shop.

[Gremlin]

Have you checked the tightness of the chain? It does need constant adjustment, as it stretches through it's life.

[Hitcher]

Side stands are quite overrated. I wouldn't worry about this.

[BigAl]

Worth stopping by shop and asking their opinion, shouldn't cost anything.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[Murray]

hello
However, I noticed just the other day that I think it now goes lower than it used to i.e. the stand 'slides' more. Also, when the stand is up, it's only about 5 mm from the chain, which is pretty darn close. I'm guessing it shouldn't be this close... anyone else come across this issue?


I think you need to look at the side stand and where it fits to the bike - may be starting to come loose and need tightening up. Do as Big Al suggests - pop into a bike shop

[Stirts]

hello

Hello :wavey:


the stand 'slides' more. Also, when the stand is up, it's only about 5 mm from the chain, which is pretty darn close.
I *think* the chain tension is still alright - looks the same as when it last went to the shop.

Could possibly be your shock/suspension given that the side-stand slides out more but is closer to your chain??


Worth stopping by shop and asking their opinion, shouldn't cost anything.

Better to be safe than sorry.

What he said :D

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think you need to look at the side stand and where it fits to the bike - may be starting to come loose and need tightening up. Do as Big Al suggests - pop into a bike shop

I noticed that my sidestand was coming loose last week. It mounts with two bolts with 17mm heads. I'd noticed that the gear position indicator was being a bit squirrelly and went looking for why (thought it might have been corrosion in the electrical connector. Imagine my surprise when I could wobble the stand on its mounting bracket....

[Murray]

I noticed that my sidestand was coming loose last week. It mounts with two bolts with 17mm heads. I'd noticed that the gear position indicator was being a bit squirrelly and went looking for why (thought it might have been corrosion in the electrical connector. Imagine my surprise when I could wobble the stand on its mounting bracket....

Yep same thing happened with my bike

[HenryDorsetCase]

loctite and a torque wrench....

[Banditbandit]

I noticed that my sidestand was coming loose last week. It mounts with two bolts with 17mm heads. I'd noticed that the gear position indicator was being a bit squirrelly and went looking for why (thought it might have been corrosion in the electrical connector. Imagine my surprise when I could wobble the stand on its mounting bracket....


Yep same thing happened with my bike

Bloody Triumphs !!! I'm pleased I don't own one any more ... :devil2:

[Geeen]

Bloody Triumphs !!! I'm pleased I don't own one any more ... :devil2:

Mines absolutely fine, Loving that big triple yowl....