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Floresa66
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 03:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am concerned about the sidestand on my 2003 XB9S. I see a number of horror stories about the screw snapping off. I see no recall for it (only the XB9SL) but I don't see how this will not fail when the others (even newer models) fail.

I read about a solution using a shoulder bolt, but it is for the non-switch models.

Any suggestions?
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Chessm
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

carry a rear stand with you every where you go

problem solved
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Floresa66
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah. and weld a spring to the frame so it bounces back when it fells
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't weld to the frame! There is a big warning sticker about that on it! : )

Perhaps some setup that clamps onto the frame pucks?
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Greenlantern
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 04:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

2 words..................

FLUBBER PUCKS!
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Darthane
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 05:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

-=shrugs=-

There WAS a recall on the sidestand for my 2003 XB9R. I never had it done, and I trust the sidestand plenty.

Do you have reason not to, other than a few other people's experiences?

Check the bolt, spring, stand, and mount. If it all looks good, why worry?
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984gasm
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I agree with Darthane. I have the xb9sl, and I just check it every once in a while. If it's tight, then it's tight.
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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The only reason they break is because the screw can back out from vibration. If you'll Loc-tite it in, you shouldn't have a problem. I haven't done it to mine yet ('06) because that spring seems a little stubborn, so I just crank it back down every, oh, 10-20 rides.

Or, you could shell out some $$$ for the updated ('07 I think) kickstand. It uses a C-clip if I'm not mistaken, so there's no threaded bolts to worry about. It's on my list of "parts I'd like to have but aren't a priority".

~SM
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