Engine protection options

[Pyrrho]

Just my (short) story about engine protection. Put a set of X-Heads on; TWO DAYS later my bike demonstrated to me just how precarious its side stand placement can be, and fell over while parked after I had walked away. I heard a noise, the realization of what that noise was hit me, I turned and found the bike on its side. Light scuffing to the X-Head (not even noticeable unless I point it out) and moderate scuffing on left BMW touring case. Fortunately in a location that people don't see unless I point it out -- $450 to replace the case lid (vs $550 to replace whole case) or about $150 to have the section sanded and repainted.

Lesson learned. The sidestand will always be a point of concern unless I shorten it.