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Post by headcoats on Nov 5, 2021 22:29:39 GMT 1
I know the sidestands have been iffy but now it's saying they are made in the UK.
Have they always been UK made ?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 5, 2021 22:34:19 GMT 1
I did a shite this morning
It was made in the UK
Its still shite
Steve
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 5, 2021 22:43:03 GMT 1
All I can say is that I bought one over 3 years ago and it's still working fine. Maybe I got a 'Monday' one and all the others were made on Friday.
Alex
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Post by jon on Nov 5, 2021 22:54:14 GMT 1
All I can say is that I bought one over 3 years ago and it's still working fine. Maybe I got a 'Monday' one and all the others were made on Friday. Alex Hi Alex, can you confirm what it is bolted to? Is it a complete LC? Jon |
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Post by headcoats on Nov 5, 2021 23:18:07 GMT 1
But have Yambits changed the supplier ?
Just annoying you can't get a decent sidestand |
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 5, 2021 23:28:56 GMT 1
Jon it's on my LC. Was on her when she was complete (ie engine bodywork, zorsts etc) and is still on now.
Alex
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 5, 2021 23:30:41 GMT 1
I think you should buy one and see 😁
Steve
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Post by headcoats on Nov 5, 2021 23:45:44 GMT 1
Norbo needs to get some quality side stands made !
Or another job for Sidney81 !
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 5, 2021 23:57:14 GMT 1
You should just have bought the one I pointed you to a few months ago 😁
Steve
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Post by headcoats on Nov 6, 2021 0:08:00 GMT 1
They ain't machined billet are they ? , just some flattened tube
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Post by sidney81 on Nov 6, 2021 8:07:22 GMT 1
Norbo needs to get some quality side stands made ! Or another job for Sidney81 ! you say that I'm now looking at making one some alloy round bar with a swivel foot ,will see |
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Post by headcoats on Nov 6, 2021 9:27:56 GMT 1
Norbo needs to get some quality side stands made ! Or another job for Sidney81 ! you say that I'm now looking at making one some alloy round bar with a swivel foot ,will see yambits.co.uk/rd350lc-side-stand-p-2159.html
Can you buy a Yambits one and cut it up to check it's quality and post the information on here 
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Post by reedpete on Nov 6, 2021 12:57:13 GMT 1
The key point is in the strength of the union between the stand to frame bracket and the tubular shaft.
It’s ‘obvious’ a decent design would have something more that just a butt joint, but without examination who knows.
All I know is I’m happier spending £40 to get the foot repaired on an old stand than to spend any fresh folding on a pattern one. It maintains authenticity, is more sustainable and supports local enterprises.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 6, 2021 13:44:53 GMT 1
The key point is in the strength of the union between the stand to frame bracket and the tubular shaft. It’s ‘obvious’ a decent design would have something more that just a butt joint, but without examination who knows. All I know is I’m happier spending £40 to get the foot repaired on an old stand than to spend any fresh folding on a pattern one. It maintains authenticity, is more sustainable and supports local enterprises. That's exactly my thoughts. If there isn't enough weld penetration at the joint it will just break off Each one may be different as each is individually welded I certainly know that if I'm spending £40 I'd prefer a 40 year old tried and tested good one (like the one I found him) than a new one that is questionable Consider the cost of a dented tank, broken indicators and scratched exhaust and God forbid there was another bike parked beside it Steve |
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Post by veg on Nov 6, 2021 18:10:00 GMT 1
And that’s why I’m holding onto both of mine they are only going up in value and not down like an Lc with a shambits one fitted.
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Post by yamman1066 on Nov 6, 2021 18:59:32 GMT 1
buy one and reweld it ??
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