68 Bonneville Sidestand

[Gamecio]

To All,
Just purchased a 1968 Bonneville T120R and am going over everything to make sure that all is correct. I noticed that the sidestand lays against the exhaust pipe when not in use and therefore is difficult to locate when attempting to extend. Norton for example has a rubber bumper that is integral to the sidestand which contacts the frame and holds the sidestand away from the pipe and is much easier to find with your heel as well as not scratching the chrome. This goes against my sense of what would be correct, any info appreciated.

 

[grandpaul]

Different years had different tabs (or none).

I forget which is which, but only my 66 has a tab that sticks out right now, and the '70 lays against the outside of the pipe (barely). I have to stick my toe underneath all the others.

 

[Twin Pots]

To All,
Just purchased a 1968 Bonneville T120R and am going over everything to make sure that all is correct. I noticed that the sidestand lays against the exhaust pipe when not in use and therefore is difficult to locate when attempting to extend. Norton for example has a rubber bumper that is integral to the sidestand which contacts the frame and holds the sidestand away from the pipe and is much easier to find with your heel as well as not scratching the chrome. This goes against my sense of what would be correct, any info appreciated.

I know exactly what you mean. My 67 Bonnie is the same. The position of the side stand is quite simply wrong. I am 6 foot with long legs and I still struggle to push the stupid thing down whilst seated. I did wrap that heat proof black tape (used for repairing car water hoses etc) to form a fairly think rubber stop on the exhaust pipe where the stand hits it. This has lasted quite happily. The stand just annoys me. Its a real tippy toe job to move it. They simply fitted it too far forward. Apart from the exhaust protector I have learnt to put up with it.

 

[Gamecio]

Different years had different tabs (or none).

I forget which is which, but only my 66 has a tab that sticks out right now, and the '70 lays against the outside of the pipe (barely). I have to stick my toe underneath all the others.

Different years had different tabs (or none).

I forget which is which, but only my 66 has a tab that sticks out right now, and the '70 lays against the outside of the pipe (barely). I have to stick my toe underneath all the others.

Well, I guess that it is correct then and I'll just have to put up with it or devise my own remedy as "T" has done. Thanks for the response.

 

[Gamecio]

I know exactly what you mean. My 67 Bonnie is the same. The position of the side stand is quite simply wrong. I am 6 foot with long legs and I still struggle to push the stupid thing down whilst seated. I did wrap that heat proof black tape (used for repairing car water hoses etc) to form a fairly think rubber stop on the exhaust pipe where the stand hits it. This has lasted quite happily. The stand just annoys me. Its a real tippy toe job to move it. They simply fitted it too far forward. Apart from the exhaust protector I have learnt to put up with it.

Yes, now that I know that they are supposed to be that way, I'll have to devise something like that myself. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Rudie]

I'll have to devise something like that myself.

Use a '70 or later sidestand. Exactly the same length and frame fitting, just an additional threaded lug for a bolt and locknut, bolt head lands on the frame to keep the stand sticking out as far as you want.

Original idea was the bolt position was adjusted in the lug to set the stand's retracted position, then locked in position with the nut. In practice, between pattern exhausts and the lug top threads have been mutilated by dpo on some second-hand stands, I prefer to try different-length 5/16"-24 (5/16"UNF) bolts to use all the lug thread when setting the stand's retracted position.

 

[Twin Pots]

Yes, now that I know that they are supposed to be that way, I'll have to devise something like that myself. Thanks for the reply.

Good luck with the Triumph. Even with all its little foibles and rather basic tractor style engineering I love my 67 Bonni to bits. Its a noisy little barsteward, requires constant tinkering but its the best fun ever (when its working). I take it out most weekends. My ultra modern FJR 1300 hardly gets a look in now.

 

[Gamecio]

Use a '70 or later sidestand. Exactly the same length and frame fitting, just an additional threaded lug for a bolt and locknut, bolt head lands on the frame to keep the stand sticking out as far as you want.

Original idea was the bolt position was adjusted in the lug to set the stand's retracted position, then locked in position with the nut. In practice, between pattern exhausts and the lug top threads have been mutilated by dpo on some second-hand stands, I prefer to try different-length 5/16"-24 (5/16"UNF) bolts to use all the lug thread when setting the stand's retracted position.

I get it Rudy, thanks so much for the reply and I agree that a longer bolt would be preferable to keep the top threads from being stripped.