ETZ251 Side Stand

[Uncle Nick]

Hi all, the last time I used the bike it seemed to be leaning over a little more than usual. When I checked the side stand I’ve found one side is cracked, allowing it to bend easily.

It’s steel so can be welded easily but my question is, should it be straight or is there meant to be a bend in it. Hopefully the photo's will explain in better.

Has anyone else had the issue and successfully repaired it? Any hints or tips appreciated.

Thanks.

[DAVID THOMPSON]

i had this happen on a hard starting BMW r69s with one of the long side stands fitted
as aftermarket it was just metal not tough enough for the job
had several over the years but only one failed
dave
the mag was not adjusted proper after an adjustment it was OK
click on pic to see it bigger
my win 10 computer wants to post pictures in sizes other than the one i want

[Puffs]

That looks like a sidestand for a bicycle Dave...

Uncle Nick, no experience w/ sidestands on the MZ, but I'd just bend it so that the bike stands at the angle you like, and then take it off & weld it like that.

[Uncle Nick]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Think I'll go with the standard 'bash it straight with a big hammer, then weld it up' approach. If the bike's at a daft angle I'll bend the stand (again) until it isn't.