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Side Stand Enlarger for BMW F850GS & F750GS Black or Silver Made in USA by Altrider
Price: $85.97
AltRider Side Stand Enlarger Foot for BMW R1250GSA and R1200GSA Adventure Water Cooled
Price: $79.97
AltRider Lowered Side Stand Foot Enlarger Black for the BMW R1250GS and R1200GS Water Cooled Lowered
Price: $79.97
AltRider Side Stand Enlarger Foot for BMW R1200GS WC & R1200GSA Water Cooled / Liquid Cooled. Stainless Steel. Made in USA
Price: $79.97
Side Stand Enlarger Riser Plate SILVER for BMW R1200GS/A and R1250GS/A Water Cooled by Altrider
Price: $25.97
Side Stand Foot Enlarger for KTM 790, 1050, 1090, 1190 Adventure / R by Altrider Made in USA Available in Black or Silver
Price: $82.97
Side Stand Switch Guard for the BMW  R1250GS/A and R1200GS/A Water Cooled Black by Altrider
Price: $50.97
AltRider Side Stand Foot for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Price: $82.97
The Long Road to the Side Stand Foot
APR 21, 2010 // THE ALTRIDER GARAGE // JEREMY LEBRETON

Way back before we launched, we were trying to decide which parts we should develop first. Side stand feet seemed like an obvious choice, because everyone needs one – they’re almost a necessity.

Now that we’ve got three finished and more on the way, I surprise people when I tell them that our side stand feet were some of the most difficult of the AltRider products to design.

AltRider large site stand extention foot rejected prototype pile... But Why?

Side stand feet receive a lot of action. Over time, they get scratched up and often bend and become rattling annoyances. We wanted to come up with something better, so we started by evaluating three variables:
1. Materials. Side stand feet are sometimes made from steel, aluminum, or a combination of both.
2.Thickness of the metal. We want side stand feet to be durable, not clunky.
3. Hardware. Smart use of hardware can create a better fit and less rattling later on.

Even with only three variables, prototype testing was a long and complicated process. We decided to use 1/8 stainless steel for the bottom plate to keep the foot strong and rust-free. We went with Torx fasteners to clamp down our side stand foot on the actual foot of the bike, so it would remain tight after months of use.

During our product testing, we were also able to solve a common issue – the awkward ergonomics of deploying the side stand. We created a 3D design that allows you to grab the foot more easily with your boot, so you can effortlessly deploy it while you’re on the bike.

Looking at one of those side stand feet, it might not be readily apparent how much thought and testing went into its design. That’s okay. Our goal was to create a quality product that would enhance the riding experience – and in that, I think we’ve been successful.