Longer sidestand modifications? - done!

[Ducati Scotty]

Just a thought here....

Couldn't you cut off the 'foot' of the stand, then find an appropriate size tubing to fit inside what's left, then get a new foot welded to that?  Then you just slide it in or out to your desired height and either weld or drill and through bolt it in place.  Seems a pretty easy way to get exactly the length you want.

Scott

[barenekd]

It's not as easy as it sounds. The lower part of the stand isn't round. If you do it on the upper part, then you also need to reposition the spring retainer. I've thought about it, but just haven't pursued it. My welding shop here is rather lacking in a good spot to do it.
Bare

[Ducati Scotty]

Ah!  I know they pinch the end to make the foot, I didn't realize it was ovalized as far down as the spring mount.

Scott

[hillntx]

My C5 seems pretty stable on the stock side stand configuration; I don't see the need to change it.

[GSS]

Mine didn't lean too bad with the 18" OEM Avons, but when I slapped on the much larger rear 4.0x18 and front 3.5x19 Dunlop K70s, the tilt definitely looked excessive, and there was a lot more torque on the sidearm mount.

[Craig McClure]

I found a 1976 Kawasaki Sidestand that should fit perfectly & look like a factory job. Soon as the weather gets to cool to ride often, I'll install it & send pix. Cheers, Craig