2004 V Strom 650 side stand.

[Dicky]

Good morning,

Does anyone out there know where I could source a side stand for my 2004 V Strom 650. It would appear that a previous owner has used the side stand as a pivot to turn the bike around and the inside edge of the "fork" at the top of the stand is badly worn resulting in a lot of play when the stand is down.

Thank you,

Dicky.

[Gert]

As an alternative perhaps have that section of the side stand heated up enough to force back to required shape or insert a spacer washer or two?
If you say that side stand turns is the reason, then I would suggest that you inspect the frame mounting area for residual damage. https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=37150.0

[Dicky]

Thank you Gert,

Good point regarding the frame. I've checked it and thankfully there is nothing amiss. Just been walking the dogs and pondering. I may well grind a section of the inner fork thingy to square it off and fit a washer. Currently the inner surface of the fork has a slight angle on it due to wear.

Cheers,

Dicky.

[Gert]

Take care that you don't remove too much material as to weaken the stand.
Perhaps post a pix or two for a second opinion?

[Brockett]

Before grinding the stand can you grind an angle on a suitable washer. Glue the washer to a same size bar and use a file and or sanding disc.
Or
Spot weld the worn edge and file it to the correct size

[Dicky]

Here's a pic of the problem area. The right side is obviously worn. It's not a major problem though sometimes the side stand catches on the centre stand when I try and put the side stand down before dismounting.

Cheers,

Dicky.

[Whiterose]

Have it welded then grind/file it to fit.

Or buy a steel tapered washer.

[Upt North]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DL-650-V-STROM-2004-2006-SIDE-STAND/334525983996?hash=item4de34d6cfc:g:GfMAAOSw4NNi7~YK&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAsN5PqFa1ioQ/CkyAD8xyfXjkun3Whh+CXtpYYajQVhwzntIM+civyeDuerQSoGCmBUh1OalmLh1K2/biKHv1FrSjUxrQEpfjSkjIPnM2Fk/oYUl/TufHs2tlZw7A6+xZRiOT1EyOnLUOTBarveGDKlX7qU1RdymnkABdTm4JEtco5R3l2iFmhqf9XJSqddMQnl6+5GAVAvuCwQkNqYo3eX1Oqx29JjHqgMB+Ljo5X7r4%7Ctkp:Bk9SR4Cx6oTYYA&pageci=341fb151-ff4c-4c9c-8f26-5f7c4250213c&redirect=mobile

What Whiterose said or......

[Dicky]

Thank you very much everybody for your suggestions. I cut a washer in half and prised it between the side stand and it's mounting plate as a temporary fix which worked. I'll pop out tomorrow and see if I can track down a tapered washer when the shops open. I'll have to learn the Hungarian for "tapered washer" first though.

Cheers,

Dicky

[Whiterose]

A picture is worth a thousand words...

https://www.accu.co.uk/square-taper-washers-for-I-sections/410933-HSTWI-M8-A2?uk_google_shopping=1&c=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr4eYBhDrARIsANPywChIlbQ62Feocyyd51EtMAlBYfWInY91hG8rs0XMMWRDTToNX2Nn-NYaAko2EALw_wcB