Hi Everyone, I've tried to find the answer to this in the existing threads but couldn't find anything; I've just bought a used 916 (my first Ducati) and wondered if it is supposed to lean over so far when on its side stand? Been riding bikes over 40 years and never had a bike lean over so much - there must be an issue somewhere! Just wondered if it is a common 916 issue and whether there is a known way of addressing it. Many thanks
Yes it's "normal", but check the ride-height too. The eccentric Hub setup of the Rear axle means that if set correctly, but if the tie rod has been extended for whatever reason, the ride-height can be very high. This plus a short and slightly unusual side stand can create some very extreme lean angles.
Not untypical but as RickyX says, make sure it’s all tight. A common mod is to fit the side stand from a 1098 which is slightly longer. Did the mod to my 748R. Andy
Had my bike from new - original stand. It is fine... until, I guess, some bright spark dispels the laws of physics...
+1 here on my 916. 1098 side stand and frequently check the bracket and bolts. A bike leaning too far when you put it on its side stand is very unpleasant…
In addition to the above, these links may be of interest: https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/side-stand-part-number-help.95196/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threa...-1098-option-help-would-be-appreciated.92475/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/side-stand-help.90076/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/tip-over-stress.75474/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/side-stand-questions.44429/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/side-stand.42440/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/my-998-story-long.83350/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/998s-sidestand-alternatives-needed.3980/ https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/998-alternative-side-stand-options.10147/ Hope they help. Tom.
Bit late to the party. But a 100% agreement with swapping in a 1098 stand. God knows what they were thinking with the original stand length/angle.
Sorry to hear that. I am always worried about mine getting stolen . What happened to yours ? where and when was it parked, locks, trackers, etc. Thanks!
