pinki-88 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 hey today when i went to use my side stand it sort of slipped and the bike was leaning lower to the ground then it usually does. i have a look at it and i dont see anything that is broken on it. what could be causing this?the bike is a kawasaki er6nthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Was it parked somewhere you normally park Lou? I'm thinking the ground may have been uneven or something??Has it been bent at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinki-88 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 i parked it on a slope with the stand facing down hillit doesnt look bent tho but i will take it off tomorrow and have a better look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 check the bolts havent come loose or worse check frame hasnt split where side stand fits to frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinki-88 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 I have had a look at the frame n it doesn't look broke. When I had a look at the stand before taking it off it would go back to the top when the stand was up. It seems as though it has slipped forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Degrease it and have a close look at it. Sounds like something is bent or broken to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Take a photo of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinki-88 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ok took it apart n the frame is broken. My bro is gunna have a go at welding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic_Cambridge Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 OUCH!!! Thats not good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 If it is a broken frame tube or casting, don't let bro have a go, get it professionally welded!!! If it ain't done properly IT COULD KILL YOU !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinki-88 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 It broke off where the side stand bit attaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 i agree with mega it is best to get it welded correctly or it could become dangerous while riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinki-88 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Well the weld broke off anyway lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Get it professionally welded before riding it again, we don't want you to end up in hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinki-88 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 I know a man who know a man who's a professional welder. So that's my next stop. Bleedin RAC made me ride it home tho Don't know why I bothered taking out cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 If RAC man knew that frame was cracked, he shoul have advised you not to ride it and offer you a lift home. If I were you , I'd complain to the RAC top brass and maybe get some free cover. Threaten RAC with some negative publicity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I allways park the bike facing uphill and in gear if using the side stand. If it moves the stand will slip. If facing down hill the side stand can fold/flip up and the bike will tumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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