marshg246
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I'm working on two 69S Commandos. In both cases the center stand, on a hard surface, will just hold the bike. Both tires are on the ground. One stand appears new but the frame hole on the timing side is wallowed out some from not being tightened properly - the other side is fine. The other stand and frame bracket are worn where the meet when the stand is down, but the pivots are OK. The rims, tires, rear shocks are all standard.
1) How far should the rear tire be off the ground on these?
2) Is welding up the mating surface to make the stand more upright while down a good option?
3) Has anyone replaced the pivot with the new "top hat" style from later years - of course opening the hole in the bracket and stand?
4) How about welding more metal on the stand where it sits on the ground?
5) Are longer stands available?
6) Other fixes?
I searched the forum, probably missed the thread(s), but cannot find anything on this.
1) How far should the rear tire be off the ground on these?
2) Is welding up the mating surface to make the stand more upright while down a good option?
3) Has anyone replaced the pivot with the new "top hat" style from later years - of course opening the hole in the bracket and stand?
4) How about welding more metal on the stand where it sits on the ground?
5) Are longer stands available?
6) Other fixes?
I searched the forum, probably missed the thread(s), but cannot find anything on this.