View Full Version : Is it possible to fit a stand to my MX bike?
cheese
13th April 2006, 16:49
I've got my RM 250 and after I've spent all this money on it and got it going mint, I'm keeping it unless i get a new bike (the wife is slooooowly warming to the idea)
So I have having to lean it against trees all the time, Can you get a stand to fit on them? I'm not a mad MX jumper/pilot, so I think it's safe about not flicking down.
Any options for me?
Wellyman
13th April 2006, 17:21
Yes it is possible ,many companies make after-market side stands that fit motocross or trail bikes. I can probaly sort you out with a brand new one if you are intrested. send me a PM with your bike details etc and we can sort something out for you.
WM
Motu
13th April 2006, 17:22
Trees,power poles,fences,cars - no shortage of things to lean a bike against....
Buster
13th April 2006, 17:25
Or an axle deep burnout in the sand :Punk:
Wellyman
13th April 2006, 17:56
Or an axle deep burnout in the sand :Punk:
My CRF is mint at doing that man. I have got right to the top of the swingarm once before noticing how stuffed I was.
WM
crazyxr250rider
13th April 2006, 19:32
Shure......
Wellyman
14th April 2006, 09:39
Shure......
Great input to the topic man!!!
kiddin, but sand riding is a struggle on a smal bike.
WM
laRIKin
15th April 2006, 10:15
I've got my RM 250 and after I've spent all this money on it and got it going mint, I'm keeping it unless i get a new bike (the wife is slooooowly warming to the idea)
So I have having to lean it against trees all the time, Can you get a stand to fit on them? I'm not a mad MX jumper/pilot, so I think it's safe about not flicking down.
Any options for me?
Sure can.
Go to a wreckers and find a (dirt) bike with a frame mounted side stand.
Steel would be best.
Get them to cut it off and weld it to your frame.
You may have alter the length to suit your bike.
Or if they will only sell the leg part and spring, take a pic of it or a cardboard copy.
And then make one, you may have to make the mounting bracket any way to mount the stand out of the way and where you want it.
It should only cost a few dollars and some time compered to buying one.
SLight
1st May 2006, 19:21
Did you find a stand for the RM? Theres an outfit inthe states called pro moto billet. they make nice stands for crossers.http://cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=PMB_CRF250KICK_G Try this.
cheese
1st May 2006, 23:03
Not at teh moment, but I still want to do it. ANyone got a welder?
laRIKin
2nd May 2006, 17:46
Yep I have, but I'm a bit far away to be of any real help.
If you get the stand already for someone to weld and book it in with a work shop they may do it while you wait, should not cost to much.
We would do it, if it was just a quick weld for about $20 I think.
crazyxr250rider
2nd May 2006, 18:23
Not at teh moment, but I still want to do it. ANyone got a welder?Meh...just Arc it.....
Wellyman
3rd May 2006, 17:56
Sorry cheese I have totally forgotten about ringing work, shall ring tomorrow for you and PM you with what I find out, iam sooo sorry i have been busy lately and it had slipped my mind so will get it done tomorrow.
WM
cheese
4th May 2006, 18:46
Its ok matey.
NordieBoy
4th May 2006, 19:52
For the ISDE the sidestands have to be homologated so no tacking one on yourself.
IT'S JUST TO STOP THE BIKE FROM FALLING OVER YOU.. YOU...
Just one of the reasons my brother decided to not ride and is looking at a dirtbike tour in Cambodia instead.
Wellyman
4th May 2006, 21:49
For the ISDE the sidestands have to be homologated so no tacking one on yourself.
IT'S JUST TO STOP THE BIKE FROM FALLING OVER YOU.. YOU...
Just one of the reasons my brother decided to not ride and is looking at a dirtbike tour in Cambodia instead.
There is some very strange rules in ISDE. I wonder if there will be any 2WD bikes in this one, 2wd dirtbikes have been very successful so far.
WM
There is some very strange rules in ISDE. Example?
2wd dirtbikes have been very successful so far.In the ISDE? Or generally?
"Homologated" is just another way of saying "as defined"
The 2006 ISDE Regulations in regard to sidestands say:
"061.42.2
Each motorcycle in the Parc Fermé must be equipped with a side-stand in order
to guarantee its stability (see Article 26.01 of the Enduro Technical Rules).
The stand must be part of the motorcycle chassis as homologated. In the
absence of this stand, access to the Parc Fermé will not be authorised. "
And Article 26.01 of the 2006 Enduro Technical Rules says:
"26.01
Every motorcycle in the ‘parc-fermé’ must be equipped with a side-stand. The
side-stand must be fitted, either on the frame or on the swing arm. "
So in other words you must fit one to your bike and it doesnt matter how you do it as long as it works, is placed on the frame or swingarm and passes the technical inspection prior to the event.
If you want to get an idea about what is required to get a MX bike ISDE ready then check out the May edition of KIWIRIDER and read the article about Michael Phillips KX250.
Wellyman
5th May 2006, 14:29
If you want to get an idea about what is required to get a MX bike ISDE ready then check out the May edition of KIWIRIDER and read the article about Michael Phillips KX250.
That ain't a great bike, rember back to Chris Birchs days with Kawasaki and his KX250's they were a great enduro bike in my opinion.
WM
That ain't a great bike
they were a great enduro bike
Err, is it good or bad then ?
Wellyman
5th May 2006, 19:08
Err, is it good or bad then ?
your very picky there chris. I said, well I mean't I didn't like the KX250 featured in KR, I liked Chris Birch's old KX250's better in my own opinion.
WM
your very picky there chris. I said, well I mean't I didn't like the KX250 featured in KR, I liked Chris Birch's old KX250's better in my own opinion.
WM
Picky?? Just wanted you to clarify your contradiction.
I would also be keen to know why you think the featured KX250 isn't any good?
cheese
8th May 2006, 11:49
So, my stand, can anyone score me one and weld it up?
So, my stand, can anyone score me one and weld it up?
Phone The Bruin; Bruin Engineering 09 - 480 - 9408. Tjebbe may be able to help.
cheese
8th May 2006, 14:07
would he be able to fix up my bent radiator too???
would he be able to fix up my bent radiator too??? The guy is a genius so almost certainly. He does tend to have a long waiting list though....
Wellyman
8th May 2006, 17:07
Picky?? Just wanted you to clarify your contradiction.
I would also be keen to know why you think the featured KX250 isn't any good?
No offence to KR chris the bike was good, but I thought it would be a bit more modified then it was as the bike was being built for Phillips. just my opinion anyways.
WM
No offence to KR Well, we didn't build it, we just featured the bike in a tech article so no reason for us to be offended.
chris the bike was good, but I thought it would be a bit more modified then it was as the bike was being built for Phillips. just my opinion anyways.
WM
You said yourself that the rules are strange for ISDE. The technical regs are likely to allow only certain modifications.
cheese
9th May 2006, 09:24
long like a month or weeks?
long like a month or weeks?Call him, he's a nice bloke.
Wellyman
9th May 2006, 09:53
he does great turn around,well has for all my bikes that he has worked on.
WM
cheese
9th May 2006, 13:07
I'll give him a call then!!!
Wellyman
9th May 2006, 17:15
:niceone: you will be very happy with the work he does, he has never disappointed me with anything he has done to my bike.
WM
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