Side Stand 25DD

[Bob Young]

Hello Everyone,

Are side stands readily available for road bikes?

Any information greatly appreciated.

Regards
Bob

[John Wakefield]

To my knowledge the road bikes, (certainly the DB DC DD DCX etc) never had side stands, & therefore not readily available. I suppose you could modify a TA / TAS trials one to fit.

[Mike Norris]

Side stand

I found it difficult to lift my 25 dc onto its centre stand so I made a side stand which I fitted to the right side as there is no silencer.
I have a paper template for the plate which is fitted to the engine cradle.
If you would like a copy and photos of the stand just send me a PM.
Mike

[John Wakefield]

Side stand - warning

One point on fitting a side stand, it is most important that it has a reliable method of retracting (and staying retracted) when the weight of the bike is taken off it. A couple of years ago a member of the Anglian Section VMCC was killed in the IoM when he rode off without retracting the stand. The stand grounded when he went round a bend & threw him, & his bike (a Triumph twin) across the road into the path of an oncoming Land Rover.

[Brian Catt]

A lot of Royal Enfields have an ignition cut-out that stops you riding off with the stand down......and after a few months of road dirt, it stops you riding anywhere!

[Mike Norris]

Side stand

Having read John's message I had better withdraw my offer. When I started riding in the 50s electrical cut-outs were not thought of. You had to try to think for yourself. My side stand only needs a touch to flip up. I feel suitably admonished.
Mike

[Bob Young]

Hi, Thanks for all the feedback.

Regards
Bob