I just got done redoing a second batch of Rupp specific parts for someone I know (he has alot of '69-down Rupps!) I did another set of Sebac's some stands and some hardware.
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He had mentioned that a Trail Blazer he has did have a double bent stand much like the '68 Rupp ones were and pictured above. Mine came with a longfooted one and The reason is they set pretty far in on the frame. I also put just a touch bigger tire on so the widefoot still worked fine but I wanted less lean. So while I had his apart I copied it. I actually had the Rupp specific U bracket so I bent this one up the same as the Rupp to see how It would fit, it actually fits nice and puts it in a nice spot when up (just about the same spot as the longfoot)
Have to detail the stand still, just making sure it works, and actually it will sit a hair taller when rebuilt as I have not done the pins or anything like that yet....
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He had said his trail blazer one was longer and I am guessing it has a flat base that mounts direct to the frame (no drop down U bracket) So I may bend up another I have that's still long enough , that will add ground clearance since the hinge base will up against the engine plate and not 3/4 lower due to the U bracket. So this stand I just built should be doable on Bonanza, general appliance as well as a few other larger bikes, not to mention the Rupps :thumbsup:
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He had mentioned that a Trail Blazer he has did have a double bent stand much like the '68 Rupp ones were and pictured above. Mine came with a longfooted one and The reason is they set pretty far in on the frame. I also put just a touch bigger tire on so the widefoot still worked fine but I wanted less lean. So while I had his apart I copied it. I actually had the Rupp specific U bracket so I bent this one up the same as the Rupp to see how It would fit, it actually fits nice and puts it in a nice spot when up (just about the same spot as the longfoot)
Have to detail the stand still, just making sure it works, and actually it will sit a hair taller when rebuilt as I have not done the pins or anything like that yet....
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He had said his trail blazer one was longer and I am guessing it has a flat base that mounts direct to the frame (no drop down U bracket) So I may bend up another I have that's still long enough , that will add ground clearance since the hinge base will up against the engine plate and not 3/4 lower due to the U bracket. So this stand I just built should be doable on Bonanza, general appliance as well as a few other larger bikes, not to mention the Rupps :thumbsup: