Well, my side-stand finally snap off on my 08 TE610. I read that a 630 side stand will fit it and it is better. So I was wondering if that is true and if there is better aftermarket one out there for it. Thanks Rick
My bike has a Ken Webb side stand. He may have more or the member that built them for him. If you would like to see it or try and replicate (if out of production) I am in Vancouver. I added the chain link to make it easier to catch a toe on.
My sympathies. I have a 2008 as well and bent my sidestand when it slipped on dirt and the bike blew over. I had a new foot welded on and its better - but not as good as Kens design. I contacted Ken a few months ago and he had no 610 stands left - he suggested getting a 630 stand and have it lengthened at a welder. But if a few of us got together perhaps Ken would make a new batch?
The last 630 stand just sold on Ebay this week so that boat has shipped also. I bid on it just to have a spare and because it was auctioning for so cheap. Went for only $50, if I wouldn't have bid the buyer would have got it for only $33 including shipping. _
Thanks Guys. The Ken Webb design is the Cat's Pajamas. I just ordered a new 610 side stand and I am going to see if the old one can by fixed and lengthened 2 1/2 inches. Than I will mod the new one. But I would still buy a Ken Webb side stand.
You may want to consider a stop block mounted behind the foot peg to keep the stand more vertical - less horizontal... you can see one in the pic on this post http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=23663417&postcount=3973 .
The 610 stand that broke can be fixed and reinforced. I'm still running my modified 610 stand, and it was the prototype for the "production" stands. If you look up my original thread you can see how I split a tube and welded it on to reinforce the weak point. For my prototype, I welded on a stop plate. However, I have a batch of raw stop plates that could be used on any 610 stand that has the same foot peg bolt pattern as the late model 610/630 bikes. It may or may not match up with the early steel 610 stand, but it is worth a try. No plans to make any more stands.
It has been through a couple iterations. First made it long as the original OEM stand was too short allowing the bike to lean too far over. Then had LTR modify and lower the suspension about an inch so had to shorten it. It just seems sturdier than the original stand plus has a larger foot print.
Did you have to modify the angle to allow passing the swingarm? Or cutting it and welding a plate was enough?
No, the angle is the same as the original. After I had the suspension lowered I cut the foot off, then about 3/4 - 1" off the lower end and welded the foot back on. I made the kickstand tighter on the frame bracket which helps make it more stable than the OEM stand.
I put an SM630 stand on my SM610. It's the perfect height (almost too long if loaded for touring and I forget to crank up my spring) but it's a little "floppy" on the pivot tab if you don't put a couple of machine bushings in it.
