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2 into 1 exhaust? - see
Side stand 'coat
hanger' removal What is this mod?
Well you
may have noticed that the SV is not as stable as it could be on the
side stand (many people have unfortunately found out the hard way already when
their bike's hit the dirt!). This simple mod allows the stand
leg to lock in a more forward position bringing two benefits:
- The bike is much less likely to roll forward
off the stand
- The bike leans into the stand more, so a 'knock
over' is much less likely
(applies to 2003 models...not sure if the stand
on the 2004 bike has been updated)
Cost?
Nothing - unless you use a local workshop to do the Angle Grinder
bit
Tools
10mm Allen key/bit, 14mm spanner and socket, torque wrench
(ideally), Dremel or Angle Grinder.........Paddock Stand
I don't have an Angle Grinder which would be the ideal tool for
the job but managed ok with a cutting/grinder wheel on the Dremel........if
you don't have access to a similar tool or angle grinder, once
you've dismantled the stand, try a visit to the nearest friendly bike/auto
workshop.
Here's a pic from the manual showing a breakdown of the parts and
torque settings.....I've added the spanner/allen key sizes.
Undo the two Allen bolts securing the side stand
assembly......ideally you'll need a straight allen key that can be
used with a ratchet wrench....they're tight!!!........make sure the
stand is in the extended position.
Now the fun starts....getting those springs off so
that you can detach the stand from the mounting/pivot bracket.
A spring puller will come in handy but it can be done without....
With the stand in the 'down' position the springs are
stretched.....wedge as many small wood wedges or anything similar in
the gaps between the coils. When you've done, with the bracket
retained in a vice or workbench clamp, move the stand to the 'up'
position.....because of the wedges in the spings they'll now be
loose and pretty easy to remove (NOTE THE POSITION THEY FIT IN)
Ok that seems a bit OTT...the springs can be pulled with pliers but
I'm a fussy sod and didn't want to mark the springs (damage to their
finish will result in corrosion).
Now unbolt the stand 'arm' from the mounting/pivot bracket.....undo
the locking nut then the bolt can be undone.
Now you can get to the bits that need to be 'adjusted'!! (**See
below for variation on this mod)
(that photo is after I've done the work and
touched up the bare metal)
I cut the two 'stops' back by about 3mm which has
moved the stand 'foot' position forward by about an inch.
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I temporarily
reinstalled the stand arm to the bracket a couple of times after I'd
done the Dremel work to give me an idea of any fine tuning to be
done
This diagram shows how
you need to cut the 'stops' (3) at a different angle to the original
faces of the 'stops' to cater for the change in the angle the stand
locks in(1 & 2)....hope that makes sense!! |
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