Making a Stand

The rear stand lifts the Sloper very high off the ground and is awkward to use, so I have fabricated a side stand using an ‘off the shelf’ universal type. The original bracket clamps around the frame (in theory, at least), so this was discarded and a replacement was fabricated from 8mm and 12mm steel plate, welded to a 52° internal angle. Mounting is via the brake lever bracket ahead of the footrest, with a dowel to prevent rotation. A bit of tidying up and painting is required, but the machine is now easy to manage and sits at a secure angle.