Shorter side stand for CBF500: Any others fit?

Amber Phoenix · Traffic Copper Joined: 01 Feb 2013 Karma :

Finally finished lowering my wife's CBF500. Last remaining thing is sorting out the side stand which is now too long, leaving the bike balanced precariously upright. One option is to cut'n'weld current stand. Beyond my skills and a local bike shop has quoted me £60 and won't guarantee it if the stand fails and bike topples (typical get out clause).

So I was wondering if there are other side stands off other bikes I could swap which may fit the bill. Possibly a cheaper/easier option?

I've read on forums the CBR400 stand is compatible, but longer. Was eyeing up the CBF250 2004-2006 stand, but it's nigh impossible to get measurements on these things. Fitment looks very similar on parts diagrams. CBF600 stand has same model number as CBF500. CBF125 looks very different fitting wise.

An adjustable stand is out, these are just crazy expensive and seemingly won't work with kick stand cut out switch (an MOT failure, I believe?)

Anyone swapped on other side stands? What worked, what didn't, what was shorter, what was longer?

Anyone with some other Honda's possibly give me some measurements to compare (centre of mounting bolt to underside of foot)?
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lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

Cut and weld.

If you're not comfortable, give a welder £20 to cut and weld.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just go to your local honda dealers and ask for a short stand.

They won't keep you long.
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pdg · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Sep 2012 Karma :

Send it me with required dimensions and I'll cut, sleeve and weld it for 20 quid + p&p.

To within 4 thou. Upside down. Underwater.

Can't say fairer than that.
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pdg · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Sep 2012 Karma :

Fish finger can be sourced on request.

Tranny would involve extra cost.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'd take the current stand to a bike breakers and ask to go through the stand they have.
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Amber Phoenix · Traffic Copper Joined: 01 Feb 2013 Karma :

Arse. CBR250R stand doesn't look like it'll fit and won't be any shorter after all. Sad

PDG: Will be in touch and take you up on the offer.
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