I have built a DIY pier extension to allow my DIY go-to telescope to move without hitting the tripod legs. It consists of three 12-inch L-bars (which I later shortened to 7.5 inches, after measuring the minimum clearance required) that lift the tripod head. I repurposed a tripod head from an old tripod to serve as the base where the L-bars and the tripod legs connect to. The pier extension allows unattended imaging without the risk of damage to the mount or telescope.
To watch a video of the telescope performing a successful meridian flip without hitting the tripod legs, click here.
Related link: Converting the Vixen Great Polaris mount into a Go-to mount
Night Sky in Focus © Anthony Urbano | Bacoor, Philippines
Night Sky in Focus 
Very clever, Anthony. Tripod collision is a big problem which is best avoided at all costs.
Thank you! This is my first go-to telescope and I just learned how important piers are in preventing collisions. From 12 inches of extension, I shortened it to about 7.5 inches, which still provides enough clearance for all my telescopes :)