I attended a local Vintage MotorCycle Club ride this morning.
The most exotic machine there was a Brough Superior that was shining like a diamond. Jeez that thing looked heavy; it made by Beezer seem like a lightweight!
The Brough had a rear stand that clipped up onto the back mudguard but it also had a conventional centre stand that the owner obviously found easier to use. The bike also had a small side stand attached to the outer end of the left footpeg. When the (well built) owner set off, I cringed to see him sitting on the bike, rocking it forward off its centre stand. The ride was something like 45 miles, ending at a country pub for refreshment. When we were getting our gear on in preparation to go our separate ways I saw Brough man doing the same trick with the stand. I noticed that his stand had not fully returned to its up position so I brought it to his attention. The stand had broken under the heavy load. I helped the chap get the Brough onto its rear stand and he tied the legs of the broken stand to the bottom frame tubes with strips of torn rag from his toolkit. I hope he got home safely.
