oh yeah 1/8 wont do it. Also instead of the relief cut I just ground the sidestand flat. This way if I have to make another plate (like you did) I wont have to worry anbout it.

 

the 1/4 plate is holding better so far. Good idea on the relief cut. Do you think it would weaken the stand any?

 

You could adapt your stock one as this chap did. It works well too.

side stand - longer side stand...

You probably will have to register with the forum to see the photos. Its all free

 

I thought about that, but don't have the mad welding skills needed. the plate approach was the easier approach of the two.

 

This is an older post and i'm not sure if anyone had additional posts regarding kick stands.
I do have suggestion I have used on my SH.
To all of you guy's that raised the rear shock or if you didn't but you feel the kick stand is not doing the job and the bike is leaning to deep and/or flexing due to the crappy design of the kick stand, you can swap it with just the kick stand arm from a CBR1000RR 04-07 that fits almost perfectly in the original kick stand bracket, you may need to grind the front just to get it to the correct angle when fully open so the bike will not fall forward.
The best part about this fix is that the CBR1000RR kick stand is about one inch longer, it is tubular, lighter and does not flex like the OEM stand, as such the whole bike is more stable on the stand, I got one on Ebay for $19 + $5 shipping, I'm sure you can find more good deals as this.

Good luck

 

What I find funny is when these bikes came out people complained they didn't lean over far enough onto the stand and could be knocked over easily.

Now folks are complaining they are too short and the bike leans too far....

All that I know is I have a 10mm spacer on mine and have no issues or problems with my side stand what so ever....

 

Thanks for the pointer I have been wondering about something along these lines for a while now and will now be able to start looking for a stand for this very model. Lighter, longer, more sturdy, what`s not to like? Also, in keeping with my OCMD, I will also have a much greater probability of finding a more exotic version (ie. out of billet Al, or perhaps Ti, for example, maybe even carbon if I'm lucky) now, as the CBR is not only more recent than teh VTR, but was also more popular (not only with teh public, but with the aftermarket).

cheers

 

NHSH, that great but where were you when I was on my sidewalk with a grinder making my plate!! Just kidding but how are you NH superhawk if you are in mass? Were you born in NH?
Better late than never for the help so thanks. Oh yeah what about the kill switch? Still in use?

 

I just bought a sidestand from a 2004 CBR1000RR (straight and in good condition) for $10..... more winter work ahead..... I removed my switch a while back so no worries there.....

 

smokinjoe73,

Sorry for not being here for you, as you can see I'm fairly new to this forum.
NH actually stands for Nighthawk, you may be able to recognize a Nighthawk in my pictures, not the typical one!
I never lived in NH but a great state to ride in. I was born in Europe and moved here after living in Australia for several years also (another awesome place to ride and one of the best places to live in!)

As for the switch, I got the one that came with the CBR stand, works exactly the same way, just plug it in!

 

Great deal! switch is the same plug if you wish to use it, other then that, just remember you may need to grind the bracket a bit to get the stand to tilt forward.
BTW, once you get it on, bend the kick lever to where you feel most comfi for your feet.
Takes 5 minutes including the grinding not really a winter project...

 

I have numerous 5-to-55 minute projects to tend to, the sum of all these being a collective "winter project" (especially with a three year-old daughter to tend to, lol).

Thanks for the advice!

 

Oh yea, the kids... I know the feeling bro' got two of these projects for the winter

 

NHSH: Just curious but is the bike in your avatar a DR350?

 

Yes it is! a little old and bit up, but still going.

 

Thanks for inspiration on longer stand, my CBR1000 05 is in place :-)

Just a few points:
- only stand is needed, stand sensor stays in place same
- I replaced only side stick, (holding by screw under the side sensor), not the whole body holding on 2 srews
- bike doesnt fall forward, but I needed to add some material not to hit my Arrow pipes when closed, my solution is not elegant, but working and reliable
- I have 5 mm raised rear.

 

Sure mate, any time! I did mention that you can change just the actual stand, no need for a bracket swap. Nice pictures