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« on: May 06, 2010, 10:56:39 AM » |
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I have done it twice now!  Just when the first wound is about finished healing, I do it again! I'm considering buying a cheap pair of shin pads to every time I am near my bike or taking the stand off. What do you guys think? It hurts like hell... |
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2010, 12:43:23 PM » |
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Is this happening while your taking it off the center stand or putting it on? And where are you when this happens? Next to the bike, or sitting on the bike?
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2010, 12:47:45 PM » |
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This happens when I am standing next to the bike doing basic repairs, without even trying to use the stand. Today, I pushed it into the garage to charge the battery ( I had to push it cause I have the seat and tank off to change out the cylinder head cover gasket). Once in the garage, I walked right into it splitting open my skin right through my jeans. ugh.
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2010, 01:00:43 PM » |
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what is the bike standing on then, side stand? Sorry I'm confused on what part of the center stand your raking you shin on. You have a picture or something?
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2010, 01:02:57 PM » |
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The part of the center stand that I keep hitting on my shin is the part that sticks out on the left side. It is where you put your foot on to put down the stand. It looks like another peg (almost) between the driver and passenger pegs. It's a silly thing to do, but it causes all kinds of bad words when you do it.
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2010, 02:09:03 PM » |
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Wow sounds like the PO must have sharpened that center stand to a razor edge  It's happened to me before but not as often as it seems to be happening to you. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2010, 02:12:34 PM » |
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Isn't that supposed to have a rounded end or something on it?
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2010, 02:13:25 PM » |
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OK. My bike was wrecked by the PO on that side and it doesn't stick out that much at all.
OH. maybe you can bend it in some. Mine still works and it barely sticks out at all. There are other things you would run into before the center stand.
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2010, 06:28:09 PM » |
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That centerstand piece must be sticking way out in order for your shins to hit it. Our 750's muffler ends stick out farther than the lever. It would help a lot if you took a pic and posted it. The only time I injure my shins is when I get off the bike, remove my riding pants and my exposed legs touch the red-hot muffler while getting something off the seat....     |
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2010, 06:39:42 PM » |
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Our 750's muffler ends stick out farther than the lever. This got me to thinking - 82CB750SC - do you have the original exhaust? I know that on my bike that "knob" or whatever would stick waaayy out if I didn't have the original exhaust on there. The reason I ask is because I know a lot of people seem to have changed over exhausts by now. Matt |
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2010, 06:45:14 PM » |
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That's a good point matt, the center stand is meant to wrap around he left side exhaust and if you have a 4-1 on the right then the side peice would stick out a good bit.
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2010, 07:23:30 PM » |
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you got it guys. One of the PO threw on a 4 into 1 exhaust on the right. I knew about the stock exhaust being 4 into 4, but never thought the the old pipes would be out that far. It just never occurred to me. I'll try and get a picture up tomorrow afternoon. I'll even throw one or two in of my busted up shin!
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2010, 08:14:01 PM » |
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Check out the location of the centerstand lever under the left muffler, which is not sticking out much.  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2010, 02:29:22 PM » |
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Well here are the pictures I promised. From the side  The view from the back, showing how far the center stand sticks out.  My injured shin!  Is there any way I can make a future accidental impact less painful? Could I wrap it in rubber or something? My shins would appreciate any suggestions. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2010, 02:47:30 PM » |
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If you have access to a welder cut it and welding back shorter
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« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2010, 03:12:25 PM » |
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Cut an X shaped in a tennis ball and stick it on there while it is in the garage. Not a permanent fix but it will keep you from getting injured while you are working in there.
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« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2010, 03:31:56 PM » |
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I thought about welding it or removing it, but you know how it always goes. A few days after I do either of those I'll regret it for some reason. I'll either need it if I end up removing it, or if I cut it down, I'll come across a free 4 into 4 spotless exhaust system.
I like the tennis ball idea! I'll be picking up a few this weekend. Thanks guys!
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« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2010, 03:32:26 PM » |
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I think I've whacked my shins on the foot pegs before. But nothing quite like that...ouch!
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« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2010, 03:35:54 PM » |
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Is there any way I can make a future accidental impact less painful? Could I wrap it in rubber or something? My shins would appreciate any suggestions. Use the centerstand instead of the sidestand?  Matt |
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« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2010, 03:57:11 PM » |
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Lol, i thought about that, and have done it a few times, but it can be a pain to get that thing up and down again. I think I'm going with the tennis ball idea...maybe even spray paint it black so it blends in.
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« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2010, 04:17:40 PM » |
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I would leave it yellow so you don't ride off with it on..sorta like a remove before flight flag!
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