Hello, My Mv comes with auto return sidestand, how can I made it into Non-auto return sidestand? any one know how? or I have to buy a new stand for it? thanks

-- Alex (flyby747@aol.com), February 25, 2002

Answers

2002 F4's are not auto-retract and will not start with the stand down. You can fit the 2002 sidestand and have it not auto-retract, but you can still start your engine with the stand down. The danger is if you forget the stand is down and ride off.

-- mod (mvf4s@excite.com), February 28, 2002.

The easiest way is to buy both the boomerang shaped spring plate and the slotted nut from Ducati. These are what come on the newer 996's and 748's and will cost you under ten bucks. Also, replace the sidestand mounting bracket bolts with longer ones that will allow you to put some spacers between the bracket and the case. This will keep the sidestand from rubbing against the belly pan and will also make it easier to get your foot on the stand.

Todd

-- Todd G. Mazzola (tmazzola@doncasters.com), February 27, 2002.

I have 2001 F4 with auto return side stand, simply i bought the original MV factory kit code number 8000 98707 that cost little bit!

-- Carlo Valerio (cavaleri71@interfree.it), March 02, 2002.

Thanks, Mod, Todd and Carlo.

-- Alex (fly747@aol.com), March 07, 2002.

have three kits coming in to keep stand down. will be using one, so 2 available.

-- d chicatelli (nebbi@msn.com), March 14, 2002.

have kit that consists of 2 springs and plate that stops the auto retract and functions like a normal side stand. Have two left now available, if you want them...email me

This is a factory parts from Cagiva Italy

-- d chicatelli (nebbi@msn.com), March 21, 2002.