Side stand hitting Cobra 6-into-6 exhaust pipe

[laketboy]

I'm guessing with all the Cobra fans here, someone has had (and maybe solved) this issue. Had my 99 Standard up on stands for 2 months bringing everything back to original glory. After I put everything back together and put her on the ground and went for first 6 mile checkout ride, I discover the side stand comes in contact with the lower Cobra pipe. I tried 2 large fender washers (probably 5/32-3/16 total) between frame and stand and it didn't help. Thought to possible try some JBWeld in a spot on the side stand stop (nearest spring) to stop travel. Any thoughts appreciated.

[Jess from VA]

No Cobra pipe experience here.  But is it the side stand hitting, or the skinny bar you use to put it down?

The skinny bar can get hit/bent and move (now touching pipes).  Mine did.  I slid a pipe over it and gently bent it back to where it was supposed to be.

[laketboy]

Good question Jess. It's the bottom base of the side stand that sits on ground, not the skinny bar.

[Jess from VA]

Well, you're going to need advice from Cobra 6X owners.

The only other thing that comes to mind is a bent cross member underneath, that the side stand mounts to.

[Chrisj CMA]

Well, you're going to need advice from Cobra 6X owners.

The only other thing that comes to mind is a bent cross member underneath, that the side stand mounts to.

Jess is on the right track I think. I had Cobra pipes on my bike for years and the kickstand never hit. Something must be bent

[Jruby38]

Not Cobra but I have TBR  carbon fiber exhaust cans.  The side stand touched. I put high temp silicon on the bottom of the can where it hit.  Been on for 15 years no problem but the carbon fiber doesn't get that hot.

[Jess from VA]

Is the kickstand leg itself bent?  They used to be available new parts (maybe still are), and not that expensive.

[laketboy]

Thanks guys for ideas. I've had her lifted last 2 months and been up underneath to remove stand so I could get a lift under her for all the work, clean, etc. Pretty certain the fame is not bent, but will double check. After having stand off and re-installing, I can't tell that the stand itself is bent, but will double check that too. May try the spot of high temp as I have several and it would not be seen. Luckily I haven't heard it rattle, but only have about 16 miles on her after having her pretty much stripped to frame and engine. Today was a milestone after working on her for 2 months. I got her inspected and registered and adorned her with a new Texas plate! Helmet gets here this week. Next door neighbor has a 97 and hoping to put a few road miles on her soon!

[Jim in Idaho]

Something amiss in the mount of the side-stand or the mufflers.  No interference issues with my Cobras.