I'm thinking about fitting a side stand on my 52 plunger golden flash, as the center stand is a bit worn. When up on the center stand, the rear wheel doesn't quite leave the ground, making the bike a wee bit wobbly. As well as that, it's sometimes awkward to lift up due to the weight. I've tried fitting spacers to stop the stand sitting at a too forward angle, will need to increase the thickness to keep the centre stand more upright.
I've seen bolt on side stands on e-bay, and am wondering if anyone has had any experiences with them, good or bad. I can foresee potential problems with fouling the exhaust pipes or crank cases.
Any tips or advice would be appreciated.
John