Honda CB750 Sandcast

The Restoration Shop => Frame and Chassis Related Elements => Topic started by: Wayne on September 03, 2012, 06:51:19 pm

Title: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Wayne on September 03, 2012, 06:51:19 pm

I got looking at my side stand, and without a known good one to compare to I just had it painted. Knowing that 576 was lowered with lowering blocks in the rear it got me wondering if the side stand was bent so it wasn't too upright while on the stand. I ordered up another from good ole' Ebay. I don't think I received what was in the pic's. (it was a year ago and I just  cast it aside) Comparing them now, the differences are obvious, my original on the left, the Ebay part in the right. Both take some interesting curves, more so the Ebay part I think! The Eaby part has hammer marks on the casting part line as well. :( So, I THINK I'm shopping for a good stand. Any thoughts gentlemen??? Anyone have shots of a GOOD stand so I can compare? Thanks!

Current stand on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-HONDA-CB750K-CB-750-K-CB750-K1-K0-KICKSTAND-SIDE-STAND-/380466532790?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58959291b6&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-HONDA-CB750K-CB-750-K-CB750-K1-K0-KICKSTAND-SIDE-STAND-/380466532790?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58959291b6&vxp=mtr)

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Wayne on September 03, 2012, 08:28:05 pm

This one looks better!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-1969-CB750-side-stand-kick-stand-CB750K-1969-Sandcast-CB750K1-1971-RARE-/200815171202?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec1845682&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-1969-CB750-side-stand-kick-stand-CB750K-1969-Sandcast-CB750K1-1971-RARE-/200815171202?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec1845682&vxp=mtr)

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Steve Swan on September 03, 2012, 08:47:53 pm

Yes, that one looks good !

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Wayne on September 03, 2012, 08:49:22 pm

Thought so Steve! It just listed!! :)

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: kp on September 04, 2012, 03:08:50 am

Whilst these are common enough finding a good'un is still a challenge. They are not always cheap and it's not unusual to see them bent from use. Nevertheless, theycan be tempered straight with some effort and I know Wayne is very resourceful. ;)

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Wayne on September 04, 2012, 09:13:55 am

haha thanks KP! Yep, I would make it straight I just wasn't sure what would be correct.  ??? ??? It would appear they are actually pretty darned straight if this one is a good representation:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-1969-CB750-side-stand-kick-stand-CB750K-1969-Sandcast-CB750K1-1971-RARE-/200815171202?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec1845682&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-1969-CB750-side-stand-kick-stand-CB750K-1969-Sandcast-CB750K1-1971-RARE-/200815171202?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec1845682&vxp=mtr)

I'll watch it and see if I can out snipe the masses! lol  ;) Thanks!

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on March 07, 2017, 11:17:05 am

What is the correct way to mount the side stand spring.. short part down or up? I can find pics of either way in the net.

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Steve Swan on March 07, 2017, 11:21:14 am

if i recall correctly, the long wire hooks on frame so as to clear the head of pivot bolt.

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on March 07, 2017, 11:23:49 am

I think you are right by looking at the parts book.

Title: Re: Points of View on Sidestand
Post by: Steve Swan on March 07, 2017, 11:46:28 am

if the coil end is attached to frame, i believe it will strike the head of pivot bolt.