side stand for R 50

rsmith2370 · Post by **rsmith2370** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:16 pm

Can anyone advise me as to whether or not the Akip side stand (or some other type) will allow my R 50 to be started when the stand is in use. I cannot tell from the pictures on the web sites for Blue Moon of Bench Mark Works.

Also, does anyone have experience with recovering a narrow Denfeld seat.

Thanks.

iagins · Post by **iagins** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:36 pm

I don't know, but I had asked about the Akip stand for my R50/2 and someone on this forum replied that they thought the stand was just for plunger frame bikes (not sure why that would be, considering it attaches to the foot peg).

In any case, I would think one shouldn't try starting the bike on it, just like the wisdom is not to start it on any of the other side stands.

Just my $0.02.

Ira Agins
Santa Fe, NM

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:06 pm

The Akip aftermarket stand is below par, it rusts very quickly and NO don't kick start while on this stand. It will fit your R50/2 and is just ok as long as you keep the lubricant up to it.

comet · Post by **comet** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:13 pm

They were never any good.

schrader7032 · Post by **schrader7032** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:14 pm

I would be reluctant to start a bike while on the sidestand, given the forces that would be involved. But I believe people seem to like a version of the Brown or is the Farley stand that can be used on the /2s. They might provide resonable support. Still it seems too much in my mind.

rdnNHandAZ · Post by **rdnNHandAZ** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:43 pm

Try Richard Croston in NH (he will ship) (RECroston@comcast.net) I met him at Vech's last spring and he does nice work. He has a Corbin from my R1100R right now and also knows the vintage seats well.
Ralph

Ian R11 · Post by **Ian R11** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:28 pm

I had an original Akip stand fitted on the R68 before I started restoration. It was very flimsy and I would not be confident leaving a bike just resting on it, a shame because I like the look of them. At best it would hold the bike but certainly not strong enough to allow kick starting.
The /2 bike has a much better one, photo attached. If it’s not an original fitting I don’t know the manufacture. Maybe another member could say what make it is.

Mike Goldthorpe · Post by **Mike Goldthorpe** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:04 pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seitenstnder-fr ... 1131221514
I'd still be wary of using the stand while kicking the bike to life. I life the bike off the stand to start it, then rest it back on the stand while it idles and I put helmet and gloves on

capebretonmarkbmw · Post by **capebretonmarkbmw** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:59 pm

Yes I like starting the bike free from the center stand .....it is nice to be confident with the balance and as well knowing it will start up the way it should.

ScottA · Post by **ScottA** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:16 pm

I have the R60/2 on its suspension when kick-starting.
Used to have it on the centerstand for that, but after reading reports... thought I'd adopt this method.
Some of those reports included bending of the singles' frame from excess effort.

This pic is my wallpaper at work, someone's nice R27.

At the kick-stop cushion, the light reflecting off the frame seems to show a slight downward bend. Also, at the center-stand pivot the frame may be subtly bent upward.

Or maybe not, but these bends are known in more-abused examples
Of course the singles' frame is less robust than the twins' but I like to think the bike would benefit from some consideration in the applied effort.

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