Hi,
I'm a new 439 owner and although I have a number of vintage bikes, this is my first Indian of any type. So, I'm in the learning process as much as the enjoyment process.
The sidestand on my bike appears to be correct. Looking at the dwgs in Greer Engineerings book, it seems to be the right stand. But the bike sits at a very steep angle when on that stand. I was thinking that perhaps the foot is wrong and only the bracket is correct, or the foot is for a different year four. I did see a photo of a four that had a pad welded to the bottom of the foot. I'm not ready to do that just yet. To give you an idea of the angle, If I place a piece of 2x4 under the sidestand, the bike rests at an angle that I would think is more correct.
I started to adjust the stand, but see that the small lug for the return spring will hit the bottom crankcase pan. So, I'm maintain a safe distance.
I'd appreciate any input on this. Bike was restore by the PO who is deceased. So, I've got nobody to ask why things are like they are on the bike.
Thanks and regards,
Rob
I'm a new 439 owner and although I have a number of vintage bikes, this is my first Indian of any type. So, I'm in the learning process as much as the enjoyment process.
The sidestand on my bike appears to be correct. Looking at the dwgs in Greer Engineerings book, it seems to be the right stand. But the bike sits at a very steep angle when on that stand. I was thinking that perhaps the foot is wrong and only the bracket is correct, or the foot is for a different year four. I did see a photo of a four that had a pad welded to the bottom of the foot. I'm not ready to do that just yet. To give you an idea of the angle, If I place a piece of 2x4 under the sidestand, the bike rests at an angle that I would think is more correct.
I started to adjust the stand, but see that the small lug for the return spring will hit the bottom crankcase pan. So, I'm maintain a safe distance.
I'd appreciate any input on this. Bike was restore by the PO who is deceased. So, I've got nobody to ask why things are like they are on the bike.
Thanks and regards,
Rob
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