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Project started
December 2020,
See the CAD version here
| Next on the endless list of things to do was the sidestand.
Unfortunately the mounting points on the frame were in very
bad shape so I removed them and made a replacement part from
a thick chunk of scrapmetal
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| I cleaned it up and squared it, then drilled and tapped it,
leaving the part longer at the rear for better support of the
sidestand, which is moved back about 30 mm. I want it tucked in
as close as possible to the primary. For shaping the outside contour
I just started with the angle grinder and then the beltsander.
I welded the plate on the frame with a few tackwelds, all the
final welding will be done (by Aad) when I strip the bike for
paint. |
For the sidestand mount I used the same design I used on
Cadbike 1, this part is CNC machined from a block of stainless
steel. For the sidestand itself I designed a new part in the
same style as the dashplate, sissybar and jockeyshifter. To
make sure all will fit and the angle of the bike will be good
when leaning on the sidestand, I ordered a 3d print from Shapeways
to check the design.
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| To check the length of the sidestand I hung the bike from a
chain hoist as the printed stand would obviously not support the
weight of the bike and tested to see at which angle the sidestand
rested firmly on the ground. |
| It seems like my guessed length will work so now the part can
be made in stainless steel. Always nice to see the bike on the
ground, very different than on the table! |
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