Honda GL500 Silverwing side stand lean fix

[@boomerson2wheels]

Found this detailed explanation from the original post: Someone stated the bolt hole in the frame will oval and they are correct, and yes you have to loosen up the exhaust. I ordered a new shoulder bolt and nut. I went to my friendly NAPA store and bugged a friend of mine to find me a bearing with the inside diameter of the out side of the shoulder bolt. The closest he had ws a SKF 276001-2RSR bearing. I drilled the frame bolt out with a 5/8's inch drill bit. I then disassembled the bearing to use the inner race. It is a perfect fit for the shoulder bolt. The 5/8th in drill bit is just a touch small to insert the bearing inner race into so I used a rat tail file and slowly filed it until the bearing just about fit. I put the inner race in the freezer overnight. The next day i insert the race into the hole I had drilled and used a clamp to press it into the hole. I assembled the kickstand a few minutes ago and all the sllp is gone. This is my fix and it worked. I use the sidestand alot. I'm vertically challenged and I need to stand on the front peg andthrow my leg over the seat while the bike is on the side stand. I will figure out how to post a picture or two.

[@tristan36000]

Eagerly awaiting the results. If it works, I am going to follow suit.

[@ShahrzadRizvi]

Thank you for this. I recall this fix was explained in an FB group for Silverwings, but I didn't really understand the fix until this video visualized it so well. It looks like the bearing from Napa is $29 and may be a "6001" standard bearing. I'm willing to purchase some cheaper 6001 bearings to check to see if they can be used for the same purpose.

[@boomerson2wheels]

Glad to hear it helped. Hope the bearing substitution works for you.

[@ShahrzadRizvi]

I was able to successfully use a 6001 bearing. Thank you!

[@awuma]

Interesting fix. Part of the problem is that the rubber tip may have worn away or been lost.

[@EvendimataE]

my bike was lowered and i need to make the lean a bit more to make it stable...noW i know what to do....ill do the opposite..LOL