Lowered 600, what about centerstand and sidestand?

[Johnny Strommer]

I realize that by adding the Diamond lowering links on my wife's 600, I now have to shorten both the centre-stand and side-stand.  I plan on cutting and re-welding the foot on, but does anyone know the precise amount I should cut given a 2" longer dogbone?  What does a 2" longer link mean in term of vertical seat height reduction?

[B12Teuton]

Uh, 2" longer dogbones???

That should change the seat height by something like 16 inches.

Usually you only change the link lenths by fractions of an inch.  Unually 1/4" longer/shorter will raise or lower the rear of the bike by 1.5-2".

If you are saying the bike is 2" lower, I would take out 1/4-1/2" of sidestand.  It's easier to take more out than ad some back in!

[m-cman]

I just went thru this with my 2nd gen 1200/S.  The side stand is an easy fix.  Just heat and bend.  I did it while still mounted.  Used a oxy/acet torch and heated the middle of the stand while leaning the bike over till I was satisfied with the lean angle.  Removed the stand and repainted with Rust-Oleum Industrial spray-on primer and satin black from Home Depot.  The center stand is much more difficult, requiring careful cutting and welding.