31K sidestand mount

Fingermaus
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31K sidestand mount Mar 30, 2011 21:45:45 GMT 1

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Post by Fingermaus on Mar 30, 2011 21:45:45 GMT 1

I'll start the thread on a happy note.
That tatty 31k I bought last month passed its first MOT in 6 years today.I fitted new fork seals, battery,and a speedo cable.I painted the exhausts,Checked it all over and pumped the tyres up and that about was it.
My question is about the sidestand.It seems to lean really low down and looks like it's been welded before.Is it common for the sidestand mountings to fail?

midlifecrisisrd RD LC CRAZY GOD Posts: 22,929	31K sidestand mount Mar 31, 2011 8:30:57 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 31, 2011 8:30:57 GMT 1 They do fail, I know one of mine has been re done in the past. Yours just looks like shitty yamaha welding. Steve

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31K sidestand mount Mar 31, 2011 17:51:38 GMT 1

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Post by Fingermaus on Mar 31, 2011 17:51:38 GMT 1

I wondered about the quality of the welding ,if it looked like that from Yamaha or if someones cat had had a go.
I think then if they are prone to going, I'll have it beefed up before the frame gets coated this winter.

Thanks for the replys chaps

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