NEVER RIDE WITHOUT ONE!!! -Essential Item Made From Scrap

[@eduardoperez7797]

Great idea and love how much detail you put into the smallest of your fabrications the man to go for any bike job.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate, I try my best to inspire you to "have a go" no matter how small the project :)

[@CNile-se9xw]

Perhaps have it magnetically attachable so that you can remove it once it's serviced its purpose & place it in an inconspicuous place on your ride so that it's handy any time.

[@JoediyLab]

I love that you make the same item out of different materials, gives everyone some variety in what materials they may laying around,. Thanks

[@robertgow7952]

Back in the day at rallies, you'd pull up , grab a cold can out of your gear , drink it and use that as a foot for your sidestand . All before dismounting...

[@andrewmorgan1819]

😂 That's exactly what I used to do at rallies but if I knew there was going to be soft ground where I was going, I'd have a crushed coke can in my pocket or tucked in my jacket.

[@maxw576]

I made a steel foot for my BMW R1150RT and welded to the bottom of the side stand. It looks factory stock and works great. No more messing around when parking on grass.

[@leehaelters6182]

I am having some fun imagining this being tethered elastically to the handlebars, and the self-stowing fun when you take the weight off the kickstand.

[@johnDukemaster]

Nice work Dan! I just welded mine to the sidestand. Just make sure there's enough room for it when folded up!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate. I was thinking about that or even a clip on pad but the idea was just to keep this a short video haha

[@solarguy6043]

@@CafeRacerGarage Yeah, just weld it (or bolt it) on. Zero worries.

[@rickybailey7123]

I was thinking the same thing make another video tying it to the stand if a different shape that's fine to great job tho your video skills are great as well 2 thumbs up bud 👍 👌 👏 😀!! Keep it up !!

[@brada2354]

Used to carry a piece of marine ply in the " boot " of my ZX7, she was a heavy girl but I loved her. The ply worked well.

[@uhtred7860]

They used to give these away with bike mags back in the 90s, I still have my "Performance Bikes" one, its in the shape of a bare foot print, about half size to an adult, works a treat.

[@LuisGGomezPhoto]

Thanks for the idea. In Colombia we use an empty soda can, a piece of stone, or wood, which is available at any place! so long.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate and that's handy for you :)

[@crixtus]

I could suggest putting recessed magnets into the side stand foot but that would mean getting it off could be a pain the arse.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Good idea and something that was in my original design my decided it wasn't really needed on this design but maybe the next

[@thebs6085]

🤔too easy not to copy... I like the magnet idea in one comment. Great short vid Dan!

[@dazs1744]

I use a medium Milo tin lid with a rare earth magnet glued to the bottom. Kick up the stand then pull it off and put in your pocket . Easy !

[@MotoMango]

Dude you could probably make these and sell them. They are so simple and so cool! The wood burning was 👌👌

[@shelliecarlson7015]

I've heard an old hockey puck, cut in half makes a good foot. I found some piece of aluminum that I use. Works quite well.

[@garya3056]

Nice fabrication work, Dan. I have several (the insurance companies give away plastic versions at the bike show here) and they were a treat. I also use it when parking my Harley on my asphalt driveway in sumner. Wish there was something for my wife’s Vespa 300GTV- it only has a center stand. 🏍👍🏍

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate and I'm sure you can knock something up for your wife or someone has made something by now to fit them :)

[@garya3056]

@@CafeRacerGarage I’ve not found one but will be looking at the show here in 2 weeks. Have a good week ahead, Mate! 😎

[@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358]

Great idea. Been caught out many times. Question I have to bike manufacturers. Why don't you make a better foot of bike stand? Like 10mm, 20mm wider.

[@CoryRwtfyt]

I bought a bolt on kickstand plate for my Z off amazon. I had to modify it a bit, but it was still well worth it.

[@dillonbenio2448]

Very awesome....but why not attach it to the foot of the stand with a few screws?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Trying to solve a problem and keep the video short however you can definitely do that if you wish.

[@rustytanks]

That wood one looks gorgeous...

[@fog99uk]

The wooden one is a work of art.

[@Dimisrr]

Great idea! And it would also make a nice gift for a biker friend!

[@hodaka1000]

I usually find a rock or a stick but when I'm with my young Harley mate he'll lend me one of his plastic Harley ones

[@stuartgreig6609]

Just made one after being inspired by you and my cheap plastic one falling apart, two 5mm sheets of aluminium bolted together.

[@TechnMoto]

Nice. I have a few plastic ones I received at the bike show for free.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Handy little suckers

[@angelsalamandra6560]

a great idea very good I liked it to use the 💯👊

[@sirreus3003]

I use a stick or similar biodegradable product for free but I typically don't park in the swamp.

[@vasilisdedes5100]

Nice Idea and nice work! 👍👍👍

[@jerrybigrig9475]

I was going through things in my garage and found a timing gear from a small block chevy..the cam timing gear ..I've been thinking of using it for just this purpose ..but where to store it ..

[@oknevals]

Or, you can spend 5 bucks to buy plastic plate that fits in your pocket and is intended for that purpose. It is expensive for what it is but handy. String is important not just for picking up but for dropping too. Having such a small piece with exact fit is not practical unless permanently attached to sidestand. Also, it can be bought cheaper than manufacturing oneself, unless one already has tools and skills.

[@tpelle2]

It may not as "elegant"s scratch-made, but you can go to most any hardware or building supply store and buy an electrical box cover, usually 4" square, round, or octagonal, for practically nothing......and it also comes with holes already drilled for the cord.

[@tasosan]

Super nice but why not permament attached to the stand?

[@rsbharley4766]

Job well done Dan. Very cool, better when you make it yourself. Ride safe mate. Cheers

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I couldn’t say it better myself brother

[@The_coal_mine]

How about a magnet to stick it under the seat when your done?

[@particleinthewave8378]

R&B makes these. I bought one for my Bonnie T120 for about $30.

[@steveclark..]

LOL, why would you not attach that to the bottom of the side stand? That's what I did, after all that cutting and shaping,... otherwise just chuck any flat piece of material under the stand when you stop

[@TheOniDaddy]

I use a 3D printed coaster :D Works perfect.. But I like these as well :D

[@HardwayRanch]

I made mine a few years ago. People see it and ask WTF it is? I tell them it is a, 'Not For Trikes'...

[@buster1173]

It looks nice no problem I guarantee it but I just use little plywood board and it was free

[@andreasrostek9522]

I'm former times we used the first beer can 😜✌️

[@THESICKSILVERADO]

I'm building a 77 Honda 750 f2 Super Sport and looking for a cool set of 35mm headlight brackets...any idea or maybe something you have seen or have experience with buying..Amazon, etc?

[@truckster21]

I like these things. Very useful. I would recommend the plastic version or the one out of wood. The combination of steel and aluminum is not good. If you put aluminum on steel the aluminum will corrode and dissolve over time under environmental influence due to its chemical properties. Better use stainless steel instead of normal steel.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you for the feedback, I only made these to show how to do it and inspire others to "have a go" Plastic is my favourite one though

[@dmitryslusarchuk3171]

You should do with a strong magnet inside shoe

[@MotoMango]

Awesome work Dan!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks ma man, always appreciate you dropping a comment

[@MotoMango]

@@CafeRacerGarage 👊🍻

[@domeasolidtuts]

But do they open beers? If not, why? 🤣

[@KrisBiker]

Love it!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks Brother

[@dgphi]

They should just make the feet on kickstands fatter. The one on my 3rd gen SV650 is pretty fat, and I rarely have problems with soft ground.

[@camsmeltzer9388]

I could see a magnetic version of this as well. When not in use, place it some where else.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Fantastic freaking idea mate

[@forddude1976]

You could do all that, or put a beer can under the stand or a bit of wood

[@andrewjones2973]

With you there. Do it every time, works a treat and it's free. CBR 900RR - UK

[@paradoxworkshop4659]

Magnet holder, or kydex sheath...

[@mitchrozelle269]

Nice ! It has happen to me!

[@pinslayer4579]

Or ya coulda put yer stand on a tree root ( lots behind you) ...... It is a nice project but you can get to a point where you need a bagger to carry all the stuff you think you need. Adapt and overcome!

[@tarouyamada2686]

Neat. Have you seen those side-stand shoes that are literal shoes? Always make me laugh when I spot one in the wild. Almost makes me want to repurpose some of the MC Nylon\POM we have at work... and make some side-stand flipflops 😂

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Yes i know what you mean, Yes do make flipflops that a great idea, Here in Australia we call them thongs :)

[@lukedixon3371]

Why not attach it permanently like on adventure motor cycles. We already carry enough stuff with us. I would have to make a new one weekly or remember the stand plate and forget my phone

[@johnDukemaster]

Use your phone as a stand plate! Ha ha! ....sorry!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

@@johnDukemaster HAHAHA good idea but not sure it would be so good for the phone lol

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I won't use it all of the time and my foot is too close to the stand at the moment so I can't really have it permanently mounted but you can do that, just be mindful of spring weight. You don't want the stand falling down when you go over a big bump due to the extra weight you stick to the end of it.

[@wraith600original1]

you can buy those for a lot of bikes and they clamp on

[@darkgravystains]

Nice.

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Hi don’t know which video it was but making your own hinges is quick. The only thing to remember as long as the ali isn’t something odd. Heat up to aneil tip rub soap on the ali when it goes dark brown right temp. Vice pin and hammer roll around. Done

[@lotuselanplus2s]

Naa, its something else that you have to store/ride with, what i tend to do is simply cut off the existing bottom plate and make a new larger one and with the bike on the sidestand and the plate in the correct orientation i just weld the new plate on and paint it, nothing to fiddle with, its now part of the sidestand ,job done .

[@Kawasaki1-m4l]

Why not make one that permanently affixes to the stand

[@charlesseymour1482]

Nice

[@GutterRatKnives]

Are you a knife maker too? I haven't seen many people with an 84 Engineering tool that aren't knife makers.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I’m not however I think I’d enjoy trying to make a few knives 🔪

[@GutterRatKnives]

@@CafeRacerGarage easy done with some practice on that belt grinder. Where are you based?

[@raynyhus2026]

Cool

[@allentrevena6841]

Just attach it to the side stand.

[@Tiilhouse]

Pack of uno cards works equally as good and you have UNO with you wherever you go

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Haha that's true, just hope it doesn't rain

[@Tiilhouse]

@@CafeRacerGarage yeah no one likes a soggy game of UNO hahaha. I have recently packed a square of thick rubber in my tail, yet to try it out on grass though. Good video as always btw ✌🏼

[@tvdinner325]

I use my girlfriend's helmet. Put the stand on the inside, to keep it clean.

[@stephenwalsh8184]

👍🏍

[@gregarmstrong4653]

or just weld it on like Noraly

[@warrenpeas]

not trusting that in the grass for hours.

[@Stevvros]

A crushed coke can will work in a pinch.

[@MrMathevron]

I don’t understand why you don’t just use a small piece of wood without all the screwing around….? Nice work tho.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

You can use anything really 👍

[@usabadone]

Beer can

[@DeadMouseWater]

shit I have been riding without one of these now what

[@TheAlexdeadpunk]

А смысл? 😁

[@kevinmartin-uv1rm]

Flatten a coke can, same thing people been doing it for years🤔

[@TM1Alan]

That's what helmets are for.

[@t.s.racing]

My beautiful girlfriend loves to walk barefoot, so I just use her boot.

[@corneilcorneil]

Nice work, but a useless thing

[@davidmcnamara8759]

5 inch grinding disc does the same job ....... just saying