Just an update, today I shortened the side stand by 18 mm and re welded using a 2mm welding rod and stick welder set at 60 amp, For me its was a swine as trying to weld round tube when you cant see until the arc strikes up is a b"$%&*d but eventually I was satisfied and the finished stand takes my weight as I mount the bike using the left footpeg. Before I cut the stand I made two centre pop marks so I could align the foot and shaft correctly prior to welding. For my bike 18 mm shorter is perfect to get the best angle for the bike. I am well pleased with the result.

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XTz 660 tenere, adventure spec bash plate, main stand, skid marks tall screen, Oxford tail pack 36 litre. Kobra hand guards, Bigger cast footpegs, Zen overland luggage plate, USB power point, iridium spark plug, TKC80 f k60 R tyres, o2 and fuel Kev mods, DNA stage 2 filter. bark buster bar wieghts, Touratec side stand base and GPS mount. Led spot lights