Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > snapped side stand

[Mark853]

Just a word of warning if you are a dozey bugger like me.

Last year by passed the kill switch on the stand on mine.

Result about 5 months later out in Wales forgot side stand and ended up in a ditch

So i converted mine to the flick up type, so far so good as it keeps me out of ditches.

Thought this was just me but i was out side jhp the one day and someone went to do the same thing, managed to stop him in time

I know the flick up ones can be a pain but unless you have a good short term memory be careful

Mark

[Glyn]

on mine the bracket and bolts both seem fine, but the bike is definatly starting to lean over a lot further than when i first got it.
if i fill up with petrol (to the level specified in the manual) and put the bike on the side stand the petrol leaks out of the over flow!!

[nelly]

The flip up stands can be prevented from flipping up by using the plate and nut from the later bikes, that have the switch fitted. Simple mod and doesn't cost much at all. Using Ducati parts is a lot cheaper than the "special" kits floating about.
The switches can be bypassed using a simple loom or even simple electrical mods that allow the bike to be started but cut the engine if the bike is placed in gear with the stand down.

Glad you're pleased with the bits Billy.

[rockhopper]

Glynn, it shouldnt leak like that. The filler cap should seal the tank. Mine used to leak till Neil changed the fuel filter now i can fill it right up to the brim and it doesnt leak no matter how far over it leans.
Something needs looking at on your me thinks.

[antonye]

Interestingly, this is covered as a vehicle defect and a recall notice was issued about it.

Checkout the Vehicle Defect Recall website (posted in the General section) and search for the 916 - the recall details are below:

http://www.via.gov.uk/apps/recalls/default.asp

Reference : RM/96/002
Concern : FAILURE OF SIDE STAND
Description : The side stand spring retaining plate may fail, allowing the side stand to drop and possibly contact the ground.
Remedial Action : Recall the affected machines for the installation of a modified side stand spring plate.
Vehicle Id : Below 003766 (916)
Below 000095 (748)