GSequoia
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FYI the bike I'm referring to is a non-ES.
Thanks DogdazeBelow are pics of a puck that I repurposed. I think the non-ES bike have a firmer spring so sit taller, whereas the ES version use the electronics to firm up the spring when switched on so lean agles would be different.....
You are apparently not the only one, but it is not a common complaint. The more robust riders have the suspension pre-load cranked in a fair bit, making the un-laden bike taller in the rear and giving it more lean on the side stand. Both my '12 and '15 lean farther over than I'd prefer. But, I also have custom suspension too, so that increases the issue more.hi,
i have to assume i am not the only one that has realized that there is something wrong with the angle/lenght of the kick stand, at least on my 2016 ES.
Unless i have a perflectly flat surface, that stand puts the bike in a "iffy" posotion that is not truly "over". twice now ive had the bike fall over because i wasnt on perfectly flat surface, which, when offroad especially presents some serious problems.
options? replace? get it cut or reheated and bent a bit more?
am i the only one with this issue?
100% agreement. But I still think it's as simple as suspension settings, not the kickstand itself. And, then, throw in whatever load(s) that are on each individual bike? I have a lot of lean; and as long as the kick stand doesn't fail....it won't fall over. The same can't be said for the "straight up" bikes.....OBVIOUSLY the bikes are different in some way...
I would be happy if it was a simple fix. With my new adjustable side-stand and the taller rear shock, I'm fairly happy with the results.100% agreement. But I still think it's as simple as suspension settings, not the kickstand itself. And, then, throw in whatever load(s) that are on each individual bike? I have a lot of lean; and as long as the kick stand doesn't fail....it won't fall over. The same can't be said for the "straight up" bikes.
Thanks Dogdaze
Dang it...I'm not as smart as you and spent a LOT more on the adjustable stand. But now I can park and get off without holding my breath or worrying about a gust of wind blowing it over.Explore all the alternatives, then order the old steel one for about $60.