Kick Stand Modification

[Floracycle]

I don't like the little prong that the spring is connected to that is intended to help drop the kickstand. I have the alt rider pad and would rather kick the stand down with that. The little prong interferes with shifting and I find it generally annoying. ::010:: I'm thinking about grinding it off above the spring but I wonder if it could be removed altogether and a small loop welded or bolted on for the spring. Anyone have a better solution? I've searched this forum with no luck.

 

[~TABASCO~]

I'm going out in a bit and doing just that.. I'm cutting off the thin part... I don't even know why that's on there ? If you want something fab'ed up and you don't have the means, let me know, I can help out.....

 

[Floracycle]

I didn't like it when I picked the bike up and 5000 miles later my opinion has not improved. The simple solution it to cut it off and that's perfectly aligned with my skill level. You always come up with eloquent solutions. I expect you will share if you come up with one. Thanks for your help again. ::003::

 

[Don in Lodi]

A cut-off tool worked on mine... ::026::

 

[Wanderer]

Hi,
Just a thought, I do believe it's there to assist in bringing the stand up, not down.
Later,
Norm

 

[troll]

I don't use it for either up or down, agree totally it is a PITA :

 

[Kevhunts]

It's a backup to the peg feeler. I know because I tested it. ::001::

 

[markjenn]

I think it is intended to be the default way to lower/raise the stand, but they screwed up the position - it's too close to the footpeg when the stand is raised to get your boot very easily on it and it makes a a poor angle when it gets near the ground to finish the job of deploying. Easier just to use the end of the stand.

Cutting it off with a cutoff wheel but leaving a stub for the spring is the hack way of dealing with it, but it probably wouldn't look very finished and you'd want to leave enough that the spring doesn't work its way off the end. Welding a loop and then, of course, powder-coating it afterwards would be the elegant thing to do but pays a lot more attention to something than it probably deserves. And I hate dealing with centerstand and sidestand springs.

I'll probably leave mine be. I don't find it interferes with anything (yet), just not very useful.

- Mark

 

[digitalmoto]

I must be the "challenged individual" on this thread. I actually use it to deploy my side stand. I've done it enough times, I don't have to even look down.
I have more trouble with the black heat shield at the front of the exhaust pipe.

 

[rem]

I actually use it to deploy my side stand.

I tend to agree. Though the ample size of my foot and accompanying boot heel are substantial, I can usually manage to just catch the tip of the little knob and facilitate the extension of the kickstand. Usually. I think I will allow mine to avoid mutilation and subsequent amputation. R

 

[colorider]

I must be the "challenged individual" on this thread. I actually use it to deploy my side stand. I've done it enough times, I don't have to even look down.

It also helps if you move the spring-loaded peg slightly with your boot before attempting to snag the pin to deploy the stand.

 

[Swagger]

I don't have a problem with it at all. I use it perfectly for deploying the sidestand. I have small feet ... I wonder if that has anything to do with it. ???

 

[markjenn]

Those of you who are successfully using the ball for deployment, does it not require an awkward push forward with poor leverage the last few degrees? I can do this, but it doesn't give me confidence the stand is fully deployed, so I end up kicking the end of the stand to make sure. Which makes using the end of the stand from the start seem a lot easier, at least to me.

There may be something a little off in my stand - I think it allows the bike to lean a bit too much.

- Mark

 

[colorider]

I don't have a problem with it at all. I use it perfectly for deploying the sidestand. I have small feet ... I wonder if that has anything to do with it. ???

Hey - good to see you posting again!!!! We missed you!!! ::003::

 

[Kevhunts]

Those of you who are successfully using the ball for deployment, does it not require an awkward push forward with poor leverage the last few degrees? I can do this, but it doesn't give me confidence the stand is fully deployed, so I end up kicking the end of the stand to make sure. Which makes using the end of the stand from the start seem a lot easier, at least to me.

There may be something a little off in my stand - I think it allows the bike to lean a bit too much.

- Mark

Mark
You are right about the leverage which leads me to believe that it was never intended to deploy the kickstand. It's too close to the peg for me.
I've tried pecking at it with the side of the toe area of my boot and also with the heel, both are a PITA. I usually use my heel on the foot of the stand and find if I use enough momentum, it will swing out fully extended. What would make it easier for me is a loop near the foot like on my former GS. That would allow me to deploy with my toe and swind it to the full extension.
I really believe that little pin is a back up for the peg feeler. If you fold the peg up you'll see it sticks out on the same plane as the peg feeler. The pin on my stand is shaped just like the peg feeler too.
I still may add a loop in the future as I think it would give more control deploying the stand.

 

[Don in Lodi]

I don't have a problem with it at all. I use it perfectly for deploying the sidestand. I have small feet ... I wonder if that has anything to do with it. ???

Welcome Home!
::018::

 

[markjenn]

I really believe that little pin is a back up for the peg feeler. If you fold the peg up you'll see it sticks out on the same plane as the peg feeler. The pin on my stand is shaped just like the peg feeler too.

Maybe, but redundant peg feelers on the left side and none on the right? That would be pretty weird.

Your loop on the end idea is a good one - I'd be up for the mod too if you decide you want to do more than one.

- Mark

 

[Leftlane]

Are we talking about the rod with the ball on the end of it welded to the kickstand. If so its there to protect the shift lever. Sit on the seat lift the foot peg with your foot and you will see. Go ahead and cut it off its useless it will bend out of the way before the shift lever is torn off right?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Are we talking about the rod with the ball on the end of it welded to the kickstand. If so its there to protect the shift lever. Sit on the seat lift the foot peg with your foot and you will see. Go ahead and cut it off its useless it will bend out of the way before the shift lever is torn off right?

With my 15mm lower foot pegs that pin actually touched the foot peg with the stand down. Don't see how it could protect the shifter when it's swung to the rear when riding anyway. ::26::

 

[markjenn]

Are we talking about the rod with the ball on the end of it welded to the kickstand. If so its there to protect the shift lever.

First I've ever heard of a "shift lever protector" on any bike. And since it sits way back from the end of the shift lever near the footpeg, I don't see how it would offer any protection anyway.

Many dirt bikes do have folding shift lever ends to keep the lever from breaking off so easily.

Amazing we have so many differing opinions on what the function of this thing is. That, in itself, tells you it's poorly designed for whatever it is supposed to do. (Still think it is just a mis-positioned aid to lowering the sidestand.)

- Mark