BMW Side Stand Foot For R1100RT

[Helga]

The R1100RT has a very small side stand foot that barely keeps the bike up in unkind conditions. What is the opinion of this humble group of side stand foot extenders?

[Tony_K]

In order of cost

Park in a better spot

Carry a puck. (wood or aluminum)

Make a foot expander. Incredibly easy with a piece of aluminum 2 nuts, fender washers and bolts around 5 bucks.

Buy a foot expander. I forget what they cost more than 5 though.

[BruceWA]

Bought one and it is worth every cent of the $35 it cost!

[Shadow Rider]

The stock stand is too small and too short in my opinon because it allows the bike to lean too far to the side (also part of the instability problem). I welded a small piece of steel (probably about 3/16" thick) to the bottom of the stand. The larger footprint works better on all types of terrain and the longer stand eliminates the excessive lean. I couldn't be happier with this minor modification. Be sure to fit the new piece to the bottom of the stand before welding, especially with the stand in the "up" position. It does't have to be a lot larger to achieve the desired result. If its too big it will prevent the stand from achieving its normal "up" position. Add a couple of quick shots from a can of black spray paint and voila.

[blackyam]

I like the Fat Foot, myself. However, I just lost my second one last week. Rounding a bend, I felt a scrape, then said to my wife that I'd better check if I lost the the Fat Foot. Sure enough, it was gone. I will spring for a third one. Any suggestions for my not losing the next one? Thanks.

[Davis]

4" junction box cover from your favorite electrical supplier and a piece of string. I tried a couple of the larger attached side stand foots. They are very temporary as they will drag easily and quickly grind down until they fall off. I've found it a lot easier just to carry something to put under the stand when parked in soft dirt or hot, fresh asphalt.

[Bill767]

I'm happy with the Fat Foot.

[repo]

I bought one of bobs. It fell off in GA. The rings around the screws were bending...and finally gave way.

 

I had friend weld larger plate onto base of sidestand. Works fine....

[beemerFROG]

I like the Fat Foot, myself. However, I just lost my second one last week. Rounding a bend, I felt a scrape, then said to my wife that I'd better check if I lost the the Fat Foot. Sure enough, it was gone. I will spring for a third one. Any suggestions for my not losing the next one? Thanks.

 

Only turn right!

[Shadow Rider]

I'm telling you, weld (or have welded) a piece of steel to the bottom of your stand. Other than your bike will be stand tall and proud and you won't waste your time finding a suitable parking spot, you won't even know its there.

 

Any welder will have that stuff just laying around and it probably won't cost any more than one that you buy, if as much.

 

Oh, by the way, it won't fall off either.

[Davis]

Oh, by the way, it won't fall off either.

 

It will still shower sparks on left hand turns.

 

A larger foot on the sidestand becomes the first thing to drag, touching down long before the pegs or centerstand. The only time the stock stand isn't adequate is in soft dirt or hot freshly repaved asphalt. If you park in the dirt more than you turn left, a welded larger foot is a good idea. If you ride the bike more than you park it in dirt, just carry a plate for parking in the dirt.

[Capt_Ron]

Had a "fat foot" on my R1100RT, got one on my R1150RT. I just like having the security of the extra width. Haven't lost them yet, or torn them off, either. But if that happens, I'll replace the bolt on aluminum foot with a slightly smaller steel component welded to the bottom of the side stand in such a position as to be up out of the way as much as possible.

 

Ron

[Helga]

Thanks for all the great responses, seems like I'll keep my metal plate for parking and just slide it under the foot plate when required and enjoy the ride without scraping!

[kcscout]

Thanks for all the great responses, seems like I'll keep my metal plate for parking and just slide it under the foot plate when required and enjoy the ride without scraping!

+1

Thanks for asking the question. I was looking at the Big Foot. But a $1 metal plate will work just as well.

[Shadow Rider]

Only way it would shower sparks on a left turn is if you ride with the stand down. You get the bike down far enough to throw sparks would be to slide the bike down the hiway on its side and the sparks won't be coming from the stand addition. The footprint doesn't have to be much larger than stock to give you all the stability you need.

[HappyMan]

Bought one and it is worth every cent of the $35 it cost!

 

Ditto. +1.

[Davis]

Only way it would shower sparks on a left turn is if you ride with the stand down.

 

Sidestand was up, bike wasn't sliding.

[94aero]

So you slid on the extender! Have you slid on the centerstand to the left?

[Capt_Ron]

We replaced the shocks on my wifes R1150RS and lowered it by one inch, so I removed the center stand, bought her a Baxley Sport Chock for the garage, and modified the side stand.

 

I sawed just under an inch off the side stand and fashioned an enlarged foot out of a piece of 3"x3"x3/16" plate steel. Then I carefully positioned it and welded it to the end of the stand tube. Won't win any beauty contests, but its not likely to fall off there either.

 

She's happy with the lowered setup including the side stand adjustment, and if momma's happy, I'm happy. We just got back from a 6 day ride through the mountains of NM and CO and lowering her RS one inch was a hugh help. She loves it. Just wish we had done it sooner.

 

Ron