SYM side stand fix-hope it helps others too:)

[slowscootin07]

I did it I did it!!! OK for all you SYM owners, I solved the snapping side stand problem and it's a very, very easy fix. After no less than five prototypes of locking mechanisms, ball-checks, reverse springs and latches I just about gave up, then it just hit me. Seriously I was so dumbfounded by how easy it is to fix, that I smacked myself in the head. In hindsight, it's SYM that should be smacked in the head for being so stupid in the design. This could potentially work on any scooter with the same problem and I guarantee that it will work for the HD125/200 and the DD50 at least. For those that have a SYM, you know what I mean, for those that don't, the side stand will not lock into place in the down position and is sprung so hard that something as little as a wind gust could let it snap up and boom, down goes your scooter. If you even just slightly push it forward, or turn the wheel, the same thing will happen. It's a stupid, stupid design in my opinion.

Here are the videos and I hope it'll help other scooter brand owners with the same "questionable" design.

3mb video www.jeffs-hotsauces.com/sidestand_web.wmv
9mb video www.jeffs-hotsauces.com/sidestand_0001.wmv

[bgray]

Great vid for those that need. Here's a Bone!

[slowscootin07]

Thanks, I know it's already helped a few owners of SYM and someone else with a piaggo.
One right back at ya too

[kaintuckdave]

Wow slowscootin07, finally found your thread and you've made my day!

Dawg Bones for you!

[slowscootin07]

This fix also works with Diamo scooter models

[kb]

Jul 7, 2008 16:27:48 GMT -5 slowscootin07 said:

This fix also works with Diamo scooter models

I did this to my Diamo and I have actually use the side stand now, I removed the bolt and used a hacksaw. The dremel is fine but from past experiences I go through to many blades when they catch, twist and then break.

[gscoot1]

I did the side stand fix also. and it is nice to be able to use the side stand for a change.

I still can't figure out why SYM did this. It appears to have been intentional