Royal Enfield 867042 – Side Stand Mounting Bracket (Black PC NT51/VT31) for Thunderbird 350 / 500, Thunderbird X 350 / 500 & Rumbler 500 (Genuine OEM)

The Royal Enfield 867042 – SIDE STAND MTG COMP – BLACK PC-NT51/VT31 is the genuine side stand mounting bracket used on Thunderbird-series motorcycles. This is the frame-mounted bracket that the side stand leg bolts onto – not the stand leg itself. Official Royal Enfield price lists and European parts portals describe 867042 exactly as “SIDE STAND MTG COMP – BLACK POWDER COATE / BLACK PC-NT51/VT31”, confirming it as an OEM chassis part.

NTB 350 and NTB 500, which are the Royal Enfield internal codes for Thunderbird 350 and Thunderbird 500.  Thunderbird 350 / Thunderbird 500 side stand mounting in black powder coat.

For Thunderbird X 350 / X 500, the official Thunderbird X spare parts catalogue lists 867042 as the correct side stand mounting component for the NT51/VT31 platform 

If your Thunderbird or Rumbler has suffered a fall, or the stand feels loose and the bike leans too much, a bent or cracked mounting bracket is often the culprit. Replacing it with genuine 867042 restores the correct lean angle and parking stability, and ensures perfect alignment with the OE side stand, spring and switch.

Key Features 

• Genuine Royal Enfield OEM part – part number 867042, described in official lists as “SIDE STAND MTG COMP – BLACK PC-NT51/VT31 / BLACK POWDER COATE”.

• Frame-mounted side stand bracket – this is the mounting component on the chassis that the side stand leg pivots on, not the leg itself.

• Platform-correct for Thunderbird family – confirmed fitment for Thunderbird 350, Thunderbird 500, Thunderbird X 350, Thunderbird X 500, plus Rumbler 500 BS3 via specialist Thunderbird parts dealers.

• Black powder-coated finish (PC) – factory-style black coating matching the NT51/VT31 Thunderbird X and standard Thunderbird frame parts.

• Heavy-duty steel construction – designed to safely support the whole bike on the side stand, even when fully loaded.

• Restores correct lean angle – fixes bikes that lean too far left or feel unstable due to a bent or cracked bracket.

• Direct OEM fitment – bolt-on replacement using stock holes and hardware on listed Thunderbird/Rumbler models (no cutting or welding required).

• Dealer-verified compatibility – cross-checked against Royal Enfield microfiche, UK/EU Bike-Parts-RoyalEnfield, Indian price list PDFs and multiple Thunderbird-focused sellers.

Compatibility Table 

PLEASE CHECK PART NUMBER BEFORE PURCHASE 

*Years are approximate based on known production; always cross-check with your VIN and original bracket/parts book.

Explicit Exclusions (to reduce returns):

• ❌ Thunderbird 350X / 500X J-platform (if ever released), Meteor 350, Super Meteor 650, Classic 350 Reborn, new Bullet 350 J, Hunter 350, Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Himalayan 411, Scram 411, Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 – none of these are listed with 867042 in any official catalogue or serious dealer listing. They use different stand mounting designs and part numbers.

Variants

This is a single, specific OEM bracket:

• Part Number: 867042

• Description: Side Stand Mounting Component – Black PC NT51/VT31

• Finish: Black powder coat (PC)

• Position: Frame / chassis, side stand mounting (usually left-hand side)

You can show compatible side stand leg and side stand spring (matching Thunderbird/TBX/Rumbler part numbers) in “Frequently Bought Together” instead of variants.

FAQs 

Q1. Is 867042 the side stand itself or the bracket?
867042 is the side stand mounting bracket on the frame – not the stand leg. It’s the component that bolts to the chassis and carries the stand pivot and spring. The stand leg has its own part number.

Q2. Will this fit my Thunderbird 350X / Thunderbird X 500?
Yes. The official Thunderbird X 350 & X 500 BS4 spare parts catalogues list 867042 – SIDE STAND MTG COMP – BLACK PC-NT51/VT31 for these models.

Q3. Does it fit regular Thunderbird 350 / 500 and Rumbler 500?
TB 350, TB 500, TBX 350, TBX 500 and Rumbler 500 BS3, making it the correct OEM-pattern bracket for all these bikes. PLEASE CHECK PART NUMBER BEFORE PURCHASE 

Q4. My bike leans too much on the side stand. Should I change the stand or the bracket?
If the bracket is bent or cracked at the welds, the bike will over-lean even with a new stand leg. Replacing the bracket with genuine 867042 brings the pivot back to factory position. Ideally, inspect both the leg and bracket; on older Thunderbirds it’s common to replace both.

Q5. Is any modification required to install this bracket?
No. On listed models, 867042 is a direct bolt-on to the original mounting points. Just remove the old bracket, transfer the side stand, spring and hardware, and bolt this one up. For safety, use proper torque and thread-lock where required.