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So the US one is shorter and or beefier?
Found that before with some side stands, they just suck.
Remember melting some body work that I'd just spent days prepping and painting because was too eager to check freshly rebuilt carbs were working right before putting every single clip back in the bodywork, and a piece just got too close to the manifold. Bum. Ran good though!
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Before I bought the RSV I realised it's better if you go into it an enthusiast than just after a sports bike, which has set me in good stead for the work I've done over the winter. As well as resetting clocks and a few other issues one of the preventative things to address is the inadequate sidestand, which has been known to leave the bike on it's side.
Managed to pick up an American OEM version which is significantly better suited. Normally these are around £100 in the UK 2nd hand but luckily found one for £35 posted from the US. Bring on the Spring