Seeking feedback on reducing the large lean angle of my R 18 TC when it is placed on the side stand.

[Geo Z Man]

On the website AliExpress I came across the following listing. For BMW R 18 Classic 100 Years R18B R18 B/Roctane/Transcontinental Motorcycle Side Stand Adjustable Parking Stabilizer Bracket.

Obviously it is just a small strip of steel plate that has been shaped to fit into the gap between the side stand and it’s mounting bracket. (also with a hole punched into it)

I’d like to be able to reduce the lean angle of my R 18 TC when it is on it’s side stand but I am dubious that this is an acceptable and safe solution to my problem. Any input appreciated . Thanks

 

[IN2R18s]

Can I ask, what is it about the lean angle that you don't like?

 

[Caio HH]

I got one from Ali to my TC but didn't install yet.
You need remove the stand to attach the hole in piece to pin, then is ready.
I do need to reduce the angle to stand up moto+3 box+wife

 

[yama]

I bought it last year.
It works pretty well and the bike has less lean angle. However, I was worried that the bike would stand up too much, and a slight shock would make it topple over to the right side. So I ended up removing the part and putting the bike back together. This part works pretty well, but it may not be for someone like me who is a worrier and not troubled by the bike's current condition. FYI.

 

[Geo Z Man]

Can I ask, what is it about the lean angle that you don't like?

Certainly.
When I put the bike on on side stand on flat ground or a very slight slope I can pull the bike back up to vertical fairly easliy.
If the ground has more of a slope away from the left side of my bike I find it extremely difficult to get my bike up and off the side stand. and Yes I also push the bars all the way to the right before trying a heavy lift. (I am 70 years old) Thanks for all the responses though, very much appreciated.

 

[Star-Lord]

You're doing the correct thing by turning the bars to the extreme right..... Next, take your left hand and try pulling the bike up by grabbing underneath the fuel tank; it's an old trick that works well when parked on a down slope leaning left..

 

[Geo Z Man]

Can I ask, what is it about the lean angle that you don't like?

Bike leans over too far and when parked on a slope it can be almost impossible for me to get it back upright.

 

[AV8OR]

I carry a small 8" long piece of 2x4 wood stud. I keep it in my left hand saddlebag. When the lean gets ugly, I place the 2x4 under the kick stand. Works for soft/muddy/grassy surfaces too. It is light, inexpensive and easily replaced.

 

[Star-Lord]

We all have choices on where and in which direction we park our bikes... If pulling the bike straight into a spot, is going to have the kick stand pointing downhill; perhaps, use the Reverse and back it into the same spot, where the kickstand is now pointing into the incline?

I actually parked with all of my buddies this past weekend and found myself with my bike leaning downhill, and already knew it was going to suck after breakfast uprighting my bike.

The R18 B is heavy, heavier that any HD Street Glide or Road Glide I had to move around; I simply turned the handlebars all the way towards the right, grabbed under the fuel tank on the left side and the bike stood straight up - it really does work... I'm only 5' 9" and 180 lbs. , not a huge guy...