[Longrider]

First off, I am almost 80 years old. The side stand on my 2012 Stryker seems to be at a much grater angle than any of my previous motorcycles.

It is difficult for me to lift the bike off of it, especially when there is a little tilt to the parking area. Has anyone modified the side stand to make the bike more up right when parked?

Thanks
Longrider

 

[Raven]

Haven's seen anything yet. Maybe carry a spacer to put under the stand.

But I just wanna say that I hope I am still ridin when and if I see 80. Keep it up brother!

 

[strykenshane]

i wuold suggest looking into a center stand, they are usually very easy to lift the bike on to, i echo raven's sentiments, I hope I'm still alive at 80 and still riding would be an awesome bonus, ride on brother

 

[mikoloe]

First off, I am almost 80 years old. The side stand on my 2012 Stryker seems to be at a much grater angle than any of my previous motorcycles.

It is difficult for me to lift the bike off of it, especially when there is a little tilt to the parking area. Has anyone modified the side stand to make the bike more up right when parked?

Thanks
Longrider

God Bless you sir. Let me see if I can find something.

 

[SmokenJoe]

Had this on my VTX when it was on two wheels. May work for the Stryker also. And by the way, the VTX leans way more than the Stryker. One trick I learned was turning the handlebars all the way to the right before trying to lift.
http://www.rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=298&cat=0&page=1

http://www.rivcoproducts.com/products/home.php?cat=401

 

[saclean]

First off, I am almost 80 years old. The side stand on my 2012 Stryker seems to be at a much grater angle than any of my previous motorcycles.

It is difficult for me to lift the bike off of it, especially when there is a little tilt to the parking area. Has anyone modified the side stand to make the bike more up right when parked?

Thanks
Longrider

Loan Rider, go by your local Yamaha dealer and check the stand for the regular 1300 it might swap stright out and give the bike less tilt, i have the Roadliner and had the 950 tourer and they both have/had less tlt to them then the stryker.

 

[SmokenJoe]

Would a lowering kit help?

 

[J4patrice]

Would a lowering kit help?

Only slightly, not even noticeable. Mine is lowered 2 1/4 inches.

 

[mikoloe]

I think this is a question for Tobi, he has a lot of good answers.

 

[Longrider]

Many thanks for all of your help. I am going to try the foot print. It looks like it would reduce the lean angle.

Bruce

 

[mikoloe]

I was looking at the lean on my bike this morning when I went to fuel up. My bike is lowered 1" , I reduced some lean when I turned my handle bars to the right before I got on. Just an FYI. That and the foot print just might do the trick for you sir.

 

[toby]

Several tricks when you park will help
#1 never park where the ground slops down on the kick stand side Try to find the opposite with front up hill.
#2 find a spot that has a low spot for your front tire or rear or both with a higher crown in the center of the bike and again on the kick stand side.
#3 turn your wheel to the right all the way and as you lift the bike turn it straight.
#4 Setting all your weight down on the seat may help to bring the bike to a straighter angle. This may or may not work for you depending on you leverage capabilities.
#5 soften your rear shock preload will also allow it to sink down when you set on it.
Where you park at home on level ground garage etc. keep a piece of plywood the proper thickness to put under your stand.
These are all things you can experiment with and practice without spending money.

Contrary to what J4patrice said, at least for me anyway lowering the bike 2.25" made a lot of difference especially with the stock tire on it. But if you inseam is less than say 27" this may not have any affect
Someone that my have more insight on that would be Strykerjan.