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My newly aquired 71 roadster came with an Oldbritts sidestand lug and stand to replace the bent up pin that's on it. Installation looks pretty straightforward, but nothing is ever as easy as it looks. Amy hints/tips on removing the remains of the old one and welding the new on on? I have the template to set it at the proper angle.
Next question: The centerstand has a cross brace welded to the bottom of it and the P/O failed to make sure it cleared the rear wheel before applying the gorilla snot-weld job to it. It also does not lift either wheel clear of the ground when down. So-A) Will sacked iso's cause it to not lift a wheel clear?
B) Were the stands wimpy enough to need bracing in the first place?
C) How many variations were there on the centerstand? Anyone have a 71 they could post a picture of or give me dimensions so I can check mine?
Thanks
Next question: The centerstand has a cross brace welded to the bottom of it and the P/O failed to make sure it cleared the rear wheel before applying the gorilla snot-weld job to it. It also does not lift either wheel clear of the ground when down. So-A) Will sacked iso's cause it to not lift a wheel clear?
B) Were the stands wimpy enough to need bracing in the first place?
C) How many variations were there on the centerstand? Anyone have a 71 they could post a picture of or give me dimensions so I can check mine?
Thanks